South China Sea

Chinese navy holds ‘confrontational drills’ in South China Sea
Drills came as the US Nimitz carrier group also conducted ‘maritime strike training’ in the contested waterway.
Published On 16 Jan 2023
Indonesia deploys warship to monitor China coast guard vessel
A warship, maritime patrol plane and drone have been deployed to monitor the Chinese vessel in the North Natuna Sea.
Published On 14 Jan 2023
China accuses US of ‘slander, hype’ after aircraft clash
Beijing says US distorted facts following a confrontation between a Chinese jet and a US plane over the South China Sea.
Published On 1 Jan 2023
China fighter jet flew within six metres of US surveillance plane
Video of incident shows a Chinese J-11 jet flying dangerously close to a US surveillance plane over the South China Sea.
Published On 30 Dec 2022

China has taken an increasingly assertive approach to its claims in the disputed South China Sea in recent years.

Harris calls on countries to stand up for territorial integrity and freedom of navigation in disputed South China Sea.

US Vice President will also visit South China Sea area, as Philippines reported an incident with the Chinese coastguard.

US House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit led to a crisis between the US and China; now more US officials are visiting.

Call between two leaders comes amid escalating tensions over a potential Taiwan visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

China angered by second US “freedom of navigation exercise” this month in Asia Pacific waters.

US says sailing near disputed islands was ‘freedom of navigation operation’ while China calls it ‘illegal’.

NATO lists China as one of its strategic priorities for next decade, saying Beijing’s policies challenge its security.

Lloyd Austin tells Asia-Pacific security summit that Beijing’s military activities around Taiwan threaten stability.

Beijing says Australia military aircraft in the South China Sea region threaten its sovereignty and security.

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