Latest "South China Sea" stories

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks beside Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo during a joint press conference at a hotel in Makati City, Philippines on Thursday May 18, 2023.

Australia to provide surveillance drones to Philippines

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also says her country is considering whether to take part in joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea.

3 days ago

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville, right, and Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto inspect an honor guards during their meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 12, 2023.

US Army chief seeks closer security ties with Indonesia

Gen. James McConville met with Indonesia’s top defense official.

By Niniek Karmini, AP

7 days ago

Taiwan’s president hopes to deepen US security exchanges

Taiwan’s president met with ex-US national security adviser John Bolton, who may run for president in 2024, to discuss future cooperation on China.

By Ap Reports

3 weeks ago

On board a Philippine patrol in contested South China Sea

A glimpse of what it’s like for the Filipino coast guard on the front lines of multiple geopolitical conflicts in one of the most fiercely contested seas.

3 weeks ago

Biden: US-Philippines ‘ironclad’ partners amid China tension

Marcos’ DC visit comes after the largest US-Philippines war drills ever, and the first joint fighter jet training since 1990.

3 weeks ago

Tense face-off: Philippines confronts China over sea claims

A Chinese coast guard ship blocked a Philippine patrol vessel in the South China Sea, causing a frightening near-collision.

3 weeks ago