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Building Frenzy In The South China Sea - Who Is Fortifying Islands?
Countries surrounding the South China Sea have built more than 90 outposts on around 70 islands, rocks and reefs in the highly disputed area, satellite images show.
Risky War Games in South China Sea; Philippines Seize 2 Spratly Islands
The South China Sea, a vast and resource-rich area, has been the subject of intense territorial disputes for years. Countries like the Philippine, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei have competing claims over parts of the sea,
China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines
China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims. The Foreign Ministry on Sunday posted online geographic ...
Philippines Says It's Under Pressure From China to Cede Claims in South China Sea
China is putting ever-greater pressure on the Philippines to cede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after a meeting with his Australian counterpart in Canberra.
Philippines says China is pushing it to cede claims in South China Sea
China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after meeting his Australian counterpart in Canberra.
South China Sea: Beijing wants Philippines to cede its claims, Manila’s defence minister says
Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro claims China’s actions are contrary to international law and closer ties with partners like Australia are crucial.
Indonesia Says It Has No Overlapping South China Sea Claims With China, Despite Joint Agreement
Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea despite signing a joint maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the agreement risked compromising the country's sovereign rights.
Indonesia says it has no overlapping South China Sea claims with China, despite deal
Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea, despite signing a maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the pact risked compromising its sovereign rights.
Indonesia Denies Overlap in South China Sea; Boldly Rejects Disputed Claims with China
Indonesia has firmly stated that it does not recognize China’s claims over the South China Sea, despite recent agreements with Beijing. The two countries recently signed a joint maritime development deal,
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China draws up new map for southernmost city amid tension over disputed islands with Philippines
China has released an updated map for a southern city, established to reinforce its claims in the South China Sea, ...
South China Sea: Beijing updates Sansha city map amid flaring tensions over disputed islands
China released a new map for its southernmost city of Sansha as the country works to consolidate its control over the strategically important waters of the Sea. The city comprises two disputed island ...
China maps out claim to Scarborough Shoal amid dispute with Philippines
Beijing publishes its baselines for South China Sea feature in response to legislation setting out Manila’s rival claim.
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Philippines Seizes Two Spratly Islands In South China Sea War Games
UPDATES with island retaking exercises ... important reefs and islands in the South China Sea. Two such islands -- Philippine-held Thitu and Loaita in the Spratly archipelago -- became ...
Trump's first term avoided a fight in the South China Sea. It's only getting harder.
Donald Trump faces a more confrontational China in the South China Sea in his second term, escalating the risk of a conflict.