South China Sea Conflict

China warns Philippines not to 'stir up trouble' over disputed reef

Beijing on Tuesday warned Manila not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed by China to stop Filipinos from accessing the traditional fishing ground

China appears to be constructing an airstrip on a disputed South China Sea island

China has refused to provide details of its island construction work other than to say it is aimed at helping global navigation safety.

No 'Barbie' in Vietnam: Why the Asian country has banned the Margot Robbie movie

Authorities in Vietnam have banned the Hollywood movie ‘Barbie’, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Their displeasure comes from a scene that shows a map of China’s controversial ‘nine-dash line’ in the South China Sea

Vietnam moves rocket launchers into disputed South China Sea

Hanoi wanted to have the launchers in place as it expected tensions to rise in the wake of the landmark international court ruling against China

South China Sea conflict: China raps Japanese judge who appointed UN-backed tribunal

China launched a blistering attack on the jurists of a UN-backed international tribunal that struck down its claims over the strategic South China Sea

Extensive discussions in NSG to admit new nations: China

hina on Monday said the 48-nation NSG will have "extensive discussions" about admission of new members.

India, Japan and US begin Malabar Exercise near South China Sea

India, Japan and the US on Friday kicked off their marine war games, Malabar Exercise, close to the South China Sea.