China says Philippines has 'provoked trouble' in South China Sea with US backing
China accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, a week after Beijing and Manila traded accusations over a new confrontation in the disputed waters.
US Navy Eyes More Lethal Firepower in South China Sea
The U.S. Navy will deploy the littoral combat ships with added capabilities forward around the globe, particularly in the Pacific Ocean, Del Toro added. He also claimed that the containerized launcher will provide "tremendous firepower" and more technical advantage over U.S. adversaries.
U.S. Destroyer Performs South China Sea FONOP
A U.S. destroyer performed a freedom of navigation operation in the Spratly Islands on Friday, U.S. 7th Fleet announced. USS Preble (DDG-88) sailed within 12 nautical miles of Swallow Reef, a Navy official told USNI News.
Philippines, China Again Clash at Two Disputed South China Sea Shoals
The confrontations at Scarborough and Sabina shoals indicate that Beijing has no intention of easing off on its pressure campaign in disputed waters.
Russian Attack Submarine Intercepted in South China Sea
The submarine is capable of firing Kalibr cruise missiles that have seen extensive use in strikes against Ukraine.
Philippines rebukes China's claims over Scarborough Shoal at UN
The Philippines stood before the United Nations on Tuesday, December 10 to assert its sovereign rights over Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc), a coral reef formation within the country's exclusive economic zone where China announced territorial sea baselines last month.
Malaysia, Thailand call for peaceful resolution in South China Sea disputes
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Thailand have reiterated their common position on issues concerning the South China Sea, urging all ...
Waves continue in South China Sea as China warns against 'provocative actions'
With tensions in the South China Sea showing no signs of abating, countries with claims in the disputed waterway are seeking ...
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Drawing lines in the South China Sea: What Beijing's new claims over a disputed coral reef mean
Earlier this month, China declared new "baselines" around Scarborough Reef, a large coral atoll topped by a handful of ...
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US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
(National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea via AP) MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States deployed a ...
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"Very unique" Russian submarine spotted in the South China Sea; Philippines deploys navy ship, warplanes
The Philippine military deployed a navy ship and air force planes to shadow a Russian submarine, which passed through the ...
US Sends A-10 'Warthogs' to Allied Air Base in Contested South China Sea
The Warthog, which was originally designed for close air support of ground forces, also has maritime combat capabilities.
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Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Leaves South China Sea, Russian Surface Action Group Visits China
Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is now operating in the Philippine Sea after leaving the South China Sea on Monday, USNI ...
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China’s offshore oil and gas production set for robust growth in 2025
Crude oil production expected to increase by 3.8% in 2025 to 1.36 million barrels per day, while natural gas will jump by ...