China has announced that it has landed long-range nuclear-capable bombers on one of its artificial islands in the South China Sea. Posting on Twitter yesterday (Friday, May 18), the state-run …
The Malacañang has clarified President Duterte’s claim of being protected by China’s Xi Jinping — saying it was ‘white’ people who are out to get him. As we reported yesterday …
A photo of Chinese tourists wearing T-shirts depicting Beijing’s disputed claims to the South China Sea has sparked anger in Vietnam. The shirts featured a map of China and its …
President Duterte has claimed that Chinese president Xi Jinping has promised to “protect him” from any attempt to oust him. The president’s words today (Tuesday, May 15) came as he …
The Chinese have sent the country’s first domestically built aircraft carrier – a flagship for its growing ‘world class’ navy – out for sea trials. The vessel has the temporary …
China has deployed a military aircraft to a third reclaimed outpost in a disputed South China Sea island chain. The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) has published images showing a …
A presidential spokesman has said he is “confident” that Chinese missiles installed on the Spratly Islands are not pointing towards the Philippines. Speaking today (Friday, May 4), Harry Roque said: …
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is insisting on his country’s “perfect right” to sail through the South China Sea following a “robust” exchange with the Chinese navy. Mr Turnbull the …
Two of President Duterte’s most outspoken political enemies were among the VIPs invited aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt when it called at Manila Bay. Senator Antonio Trillanes and Congressman Gary …
Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the “urgent” need to build a powerful navy as the country prepares for live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait. Xi made the remarks during …
A Chinese scholar has been quoted suggesting that the Philippines’ natural resources could serve as collateral for Chinese loans. Zhuang Guotu, head of Xiamen University’s Southeast Asian Studies Center, told …
The Philippines has identified two areas in the South China Sea where joint oil and gas exploration might be undertaken with China — one in disputed waters. The two countries …
The clashes over the South China Sea and conflict with North Korea are two of the biggest threats to the global economy, a new report has claimed. According to the …
President Duterte has — apparently in jest — suggested that China should annex the Philippines as a province. “If you want, just make us a province, like Fujian,” he said …
The US Navy admiral nominated to be America’s next ambassador to Australia has warned that the South China Sea could be a flashpoint for war. Harry Harris has told Congress …
Beijing dispatched a warship to see off a US missile destroyer which it says has “violated” its sovereignty in the South China Sea. The USS Hopper sailed within 12 nautical …
The Philippines is set to make a diplomatic protest to China after accusing it of breaking a promise by militarising Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea. The US …
China has unveiled the world’s largest amphibious aircraft, which is almost certain to play a key role in the disputed South China Sea. Cheering crowds watched as the AG600 took …
Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday assured that the Philippines would raise the issue of reported Chinese developments in the South China Sea in an upcoming bilateral consultative …
China has used the distraction of the North Korean nuclear issue to bolster its presence in the South China Sea, says a US think tank. The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, …
President Duterte has cancelled plans to build a fisherman’s shelter on a South China Sea sandbar after Beijing complained. In August, the military transported bamboo and palm roofing materials to …
China has unveiled a huge “magic island maker” that’s set to be used in the disputed South China Sea. The enormous ship, called Tiankun (Tian Kun Hao), can dredge 6,000 cubic …
Beijing sent a warship, fighter jets and a helicopter to chase off the Navy destroyer USS Chafee after it sailed close to disputed islands in the South China Sea. The …
Beijing is planning to send a fleet of floating nuclear reactors to provide energy in the South China Sea. As well as being installed in the disputed waters by 2020, …
A Philippine congressman has expressed alarm over “extraordinary activities” of Chinese ships near Pag-asa (also known as Thitu) Island in the South China Sea. Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano said the …
China said it was “displeased” after a US warship sailed close to one of its artificial islands in the South China Sea as part of a “freedom of navigation” operation. …