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South China Sea

Philippines, Vietnam sign historic defense pact in Manila

The geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia is shifting as the Philippines and Vietnam officially upgraded their diplomatic alliance. Amid growing regional friction, the two maritime neighbors have agreed to elevate their ties to an "Enhanced Strategic Partnership," marking a major defense and economic synchronization aimed at securing the disputed South China Sea.

01 Jun 2026-17:45
Marcos and Rubio discuss South China Sea peace and security

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a high-level phone call early Monday to discuss "peace and security" in the volatile South China Sea, reinforcing the long-standing military alliance between Manila and Washington.

01 Jun 2026-12:11
China slams Philippines' illegal activities in South China Sea

18 May 2026-13:46
South Korea seizes two Chinese fishing boats

09 May 2026-09:58
China’s first Type 076 "Drone Carrier" begins high-seas trials in South China Sea

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, has departed Shanghai for the South China Sea for routine cross-regional trials and training, following multiple earlier sea trials and in line with its planned development schedule, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy said on Tuesday.

22 Apr 2026-14:54
Philippines accuses Chinese fishers of cyanide use at Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in waters around the Spratly Islands, a fiercely contested area in the South China Sea.

14 Apr 2026-09:00
Cyanide found near disputed South China Sea atoll

According to Philippine security officials, laboratory tests confirmed the presence of a highly toxic substance in bottles seized during naval operations at Second Thomas Shoal last year. The area, known locally as Ayungin Shoal, is a long-contested flashpoint between Manila and Beijing.

13 Apr 2026-12:35
China's PLA conducts naval patrols in South China Sea

13 Apr 2026-09:52
China signals military escalation with 40-day airspace shutdown near Taiwan

The Chinese government recently announced an unusual 40-day air exclusion zone off the coast of Shanghai without explanation.

09 Apr 2026-16:41
Very strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 just reported 63 km west of Kudat, Malaysia

22 Feb 2026-22:17