China conducts drone fight training over Dongsha Island, Taiwan says Chinese drone made ‘provocative’ flight

 The Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command has recently conducted routine drone flight training in the airspace over China's Dongsha Island, a spokesperson said Saturday.

US to Create Task Force-Philippines to Enhance Operations in South China Sea

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has declared the establishment of new Task Force-Philippines designed to increase operational cooperation in the region, especially in the South China Sea, Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said on Friday.

Chinese coastguard patrols disputed reefs controlled by Vietnam in South China Sea

The Chinese coastguard patrolled around disputed sites controlled by Vietnam in the South China Sea last week, vessel tracking information shows.

China could shore up Scarborough Shoal control with artificial island: analyst

China could build an artificial island at the fiercely contested Scarborough Shoal to shore up control of the surrounding waters if its newly established nature reserve fails to stem challenges by the Philippines, a prominent Chinese scholar on the dispute has said.

China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea

China’s military has warned the Philippines against any provocations in the tense South China Sea as it continues to launch patrols and advance plans to solidify its control of the area.

China, US Trade Barbs over Destroyer Passage near Scarborough Shoal

China's military said on Wednesday it monitored and "drove away" a US destroyer that sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, while the US Navy said its action was in line with international law.

China Says Philippines ‘Illegally’ Flew Planes over South China Sea Islands

China’s military said it drove away three Philippines aircraft “illegally” flying over the disputed Spratly Islands, marking the second aerial incident this week involving Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea.

Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its “dangerous and destabilising” actions in the South China Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.

China Enhances Patrolling Around Disputed Islands in South China Sea

China continues to intensify patrols around the Huangyan Islands, also known as Scarborough Reef and disputed between Beijing and several countries in the region, the Chinese Coast Guard said on Friday.

Philippine military to simulate seizing South China Sea island

The Philippine military has opened two weeks of combat drills that will include seizing an island in the disputed South China Sea and likely be frowned upon by China.

Vietnam fishing boat attacked near contested South China Sea islands

At least 10 Vietnamese fishermen have been injured after their boat was attacked by a foreign vessel while fishing near Paracel islands claimed by both China and Vietnam, state media reports said late on Monday.

China and Philippines agree to keep talking after ‘candid’ Sabina Shoal discussions

China’s foreign affairs vice-minister Chen Xiaodong and Maria Theresa Lazaro, the Philippine undersecretary for foreign affairs, met in Beijing on Tuesday for the 10th cycle of the China-Philippines Bilateral Consultation Mechanism.

China says took ‘countermeasures’ against Philippine aircraft in South China Sea

China took “countermeasures” against two Philippine military aircraft that flew into its airspace over the South China Sea, the foreign ministry said on Friday.

China Says US Has ‘No Right to Intervene’ in South China Sea Disputes

China warned the United States on Tuesday that it has “no right to intervene” in its maritime disputes with the Philippines after another clash near a disputed reef in the South China Sea.

Philippines says China coast guard affecting confidence in South China Sea

The Philippines on Tuesday said China’s coast guard was not helping efforts to build confidence in the South China Sea, after accusing it of ramming and damaging its vessels in the latest in a succession of altercations.

China to Oversee Philippine Warship Resupply Missions in Disputed Waters

China will “monitor” all supply missions of “living necessities” to a Philippine warship in the disputed waters, Beijing said on Monday.

China intercepts submarine detectors dropped by US aircraft in South China Sea

Video has emerged showing a U.S. Navy plane dropping a spy probe in the South China Sea. The submarine detecting device was intercepted by the Chinese Coast Guard.

Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of ‘barbaric’ blocking of medical evacuation

The Philippine coast guard on Friday accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick armed forces member in the South China Sea, calling it “barbaric and inhumane”.

Philippines summons China envoy over water canon attack

The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs said Thursday it summoned a senior Chinese embassy official over the “harassment of Philippine vessels” in the South China Sea.

US, Japan, Australia, Philippines to Hold South China Sea Exercises

Defense forces of the US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines will conduct "maritime cooperative activity" on April 7 to support a free and open Indo-Pacific, the countries said on Saturday.