#South China Sea

Satellite images show China has resumed large-scale land reclamation at Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands. What does this mean for South China Sea security and international law?

Philippines arrests three government workers for allegedly passing South China Sea military intelligence to China through a Tetris game with hidden messaging. The espionage operation targeted young, financially struggling officials.

Philippines, US, and Japan conduct first joint military exercise near Taiwan in strategic Bashi Channel, drawing sharp rebuke from China and raising questions about regional stability.

Chinese maritime militia averaged 241 vessels daily in South China Sea in 2025, highest ever recorded. What this shift in deployment patterns reveals about Beijing's evolving strategy.

Chinese coast guard's rare glimpse into drone operations at disputed Scarborough Shoal reveals how unmanned technology is reshaping South China Sea tensions and maritime conflict strategies.

Deteriorating Philippines-China relations complicate efforts to finalize a legally binding South China Sea code of conduct, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.

The High Seas Treaty that took effect January 17 could provide new justification for territorial claims in South China Sea disputes. Conservation meets geopolitics in contested waters.

Philippine lawmakers brand colleagues as 'pro-China' over South China Sea stance, revealing how geopolitical tensions become potent domestic political weapons ahead of 2028 elections

China deployed H-6K bombers and naval vessels for patrols around Scarborough Shoal just five days after joint US-Philippine exercises, revealing rare operational details in an unusual show of force in the disputed South China Sea.

Manila announces two-month military exercises in disputed South China Sea waters as Beijing grapples with corruption probes of senior generals, creating a perfect storm of internal and external challenges.

ASEAN commits to finalizing the long-delayed South China Sea code of conduct in 2026, but success hinges on whether China will accept meaningful constraints on its maritime ambitions.

Analysis of 400 Facebook posts reveals China's systematic campaign to delegitimize Philippine officials and normalize maritime coercion through social media manipulation.