Scarborough Shoal

Beijing claims US warship 'violated' its sovereignty by sailing near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea

The USS Hopper sailed within 12 nautical miles of Huangyan Island on the night of 17 January without alerting Beijing, the foreign ministry said, referring to the shoal by its Chinese name.

Rodrigo Duterte to declare fishing ban in Chinese-controlled waters

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to declare a lagoon in China-controlled waters to be a marine sanctuary where Filipinos and Chinese will be prohibited from fishing, officials said Monday.

Rodrigo Duterte hopes Philippines fishermen can return to fish in South China Sea

Duterte confirmed on Saturday that the Scarborough Shoal was discussed during his four-day trip to China which was aimed at paving the way for what he calls a new commercial alliance as relations with longtime ally the United States deteriorate.

Barack Obama warns Beijing over 'binding' South China Sea ruling

Asean works by consensus, and China has successfully pressured Cambodia and Laos in recent years to ensure the bloc does not gang together to heavily pressure Beijing.

John Kerry urges Philippines and China to show restraint over South China Sea dispute

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday urged China and the Philippines to exercise restraint and reduce tensions over their maritime dispute in the South China Sea. He was speaking during a one-day visit to the Philippines.

China warns Philippines over island row

The PLA Daily said, "We want to say that anyone's attempt to take away China's sovereignty over Huangyan Island will not be allowed by the Chinese government, people and armed forces.