US ally conducts flyby of China military base in South China Sea

Manila says Chinese forces on Beijing-occupied Subi Reef fired flares toward a patrol plane conducting a "lawful overflight." ...

Philippines says China fired flares toward its patrol plane in the disputed South China Sea

Philippine officials say Chinese forces have fired three flares from an artificial island toward a Philippine plane ...

US ally deploys flagship to challenge China in disputed waters

The Philippines, a United States ally, has deployed its coast guard flagship to disputed waters in the South China Sea, where ...
Stars and Stripes

Japan weighs missile sales to Philippines, report says, as both nations eye China threat

Japan is considering whether to sell surface-to-air missiles to the Philippines as Tokyo moves to respond to rising security ...
Yahoo

China defends nature reserve plan, urges Philippines to stop protests

“Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) is China's inherent territory, and the establishment of Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve is within China's sovereignty. It aims to protect the ecological ...
Stars and Stripes

Philippines’ new anti-ship missile force aims to deter China in disputed waters

The Philippine marine corps has unveiled a new anti-ship missile unit equipped with Indian-made BrahMos cruise missiles, a move that could strengthen Manila’s defenses in the disputed South China Sea ...
WJHL-TV

Philippines condemns China’s swarm of forces near disputed shoal and vows to defend the territory

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine defense chief condemned China’s deployment of a swarm of armed coast guard forces, backed by a helicopter and a drone, closer to the Philippines’ military ...
The Diplomat

China’s Pushback Against the Philippines’ Maritime Strategy: The Limits of Transparency

A photo released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines that claims to show a China Coast Guard vessel firing a water cannon in the vicinity of Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, August 20, ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

U.S., Philippines aim to block China’s navy in key Pacific channel

BATANES, Philippines >> Marilyn Hubalde still remembers the first time she heard the thunderous chop of military helicopters swooping over this northernmost outpost of the Philippines, less than 90 ...
Reuters

Philippines denies trespassing claim, urges China not to stir tensions

MANILA, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The Philippines on Tuesday urged Beijing to act responsibly and stop its "aggressive" and "illegal" actions in the South China Sea and said China's claims that its navy ship ...
The Diplomat

Philippines Hoping to Conclude South China Sea Code of Conduct in 2026

A photo released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines that claims to show a China Coast Guard vessel firing a water cannon in the vicinity of Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, Aug. 20, ...
CNN

Why is China setting up a nature reserve in one of the world’s most contested waterways?

China’s latest nature reserve is a rock in the middle of one of the world’s most contested waterways. On Wednesday, the Chinese government approved a proposal to establish a national nature reserve at ...