China has accused the Philippines of polluting the environment after it released footage it said showed troops burning rubbish at a disputed reef in the Sea. The video, published on social media by state broadcaster CGTN on Saturday,

Whatever happens in the near term, it is obvious that there is a serious arms race occurring for dominance in the South China Sea.

A Chinese military helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday, in what observers said was the second incident of potentially catastrophic behavior by the People’s Liberation Army against foreign aircraft in a week.

In a bid to exert its influence in its maritime neighbourhood, at least 221 naval deployments reached the ports of 18 countries in 2023-2024.

A Philippine plane warned a Chinese military helicopter over the South China Sea that it was "flying too close," as tension between the U.S. ally and Beijing soars.

China has begun construction of a deep-sea research platform in Guangzhou, marking a major step in the country's efforts to explore extreme marine environments and develop sustainable ocean resources.

A breakthrough in long-running talks between Asean and China for a code to manage conflicts in the South China Sea might be on the cards. In a Straits Times exclusive, Yew Lun Tian reports how this fresh momentum is driven by Beijing’s desire to constrain what other claimant states can do in the disputed waterway.

In September, Chinese government forces allegedly assaulted Vietnamese fishermen in the contested Paracel Islands, leaving several with broken limbs. This prompted a rare public protest from Hanoi. Beijing said its personnel had been "professional and restrained.

Last week, Canberra rebuked Beijing for "unsafe" military conduct, accusing a Chinese fighter jet of dropping flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea. Beijing swiftly hit back, accusing the Australian plane of "violating ...

Indonesia is one of the founding members of ASEAN and long served as its de facto leader, playing a crucial role in mediating regional crises. Analysts warned that its leadership in the group on the South China Sea issue would wane if it stopped championing international legal norms.

The Philippines and Japan pledged to enhance their defense alliance through training exercises, logistical activities, equipment transfers and intelligence sharing on Monday amid China’s assertive moves in the South China Sea.

Recent unprecedented live-fire drills by China's navy in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were "totally in line with international law", a spokesperson for its defence ministry said on Thursday.