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- 2026-07-24 controversy The China Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard engaged in a maritime confrontation near Scarborough Shoal, involving water cannons and dangerous maneuvers. source
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China envoy warns of easy conflict win amid Philippines tensions
China's ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, stated that Beijing could easily win a conflict in the region but prefers peace. This statement has been met with criticism from Manila, with President Marcos Jnr sugges…
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Philippines boosts South China Sea surveillance with new aircraft
The Philippines is set to enhance its surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea with the acquisition of three extended-range King Air 350-series aircraft. These aircraft, funded by a US$39.6 million contract from…
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China deploys advanced WZ-7 drone near Scarborough Shoal
China has deployed its advanced WZ-7 high-altitude reconnaissance drone for the first time in the South China Sea. The drone participated in joint air and naval exercises near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, an area tha…
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Filipino fishers face income collapse amid South China Sea dispute
Filipino fishers are experiencing a significant decline in their weekly incomes due to the ongoing South China Sea dispute. Restrictions preventing access to traditional fishing grounds like Scarborough Shoal, coupled w…
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Chinese research ship completes month-long survey near Scarborough Shoal
China's research vessel Haiyang Dizhi Shihao, also known as Marine Geology No. 10, has concluded a month-long geological survey near the Scarborough Shoal. The mission, which ran from August 11 to September 8, aimed to …
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Chinese jets intercept Philippine aircraft near Scarborough Shoal
Chinese armed trainer jets, identified as JL-10s, reportedly intercepted and warned away Philippine aircraft near Scarborough Shoal. The incident involved the Chinese jets locking their electronic systems onto Philippin…
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China to build marine monitoring station near disputed Scarborough Shoal
China has approved the construction of a marine environmental observation station near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, a move that aims to bolster its scientific monitoring capabilities in the South China Sea. The stati…
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China releases ecological reports for disputed South China Sea features amid US row
China has released ecological assessment reports for nine disputed features in the South China Sea, coinciding with an escalating dispute with the United States over Beijing's establishment of a "national nature reserve…
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US defense official avoids South China Sea specifics before expected Trump-Xi summit
US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby delivered a speech in Manila, avoiding direct mention of Beijing or escalating tensions in the South China Sea. This measured approach, despite speaking in the Phil…
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China deploys advanced anti-drone laser on amphibious ships
China has equipped its Type 071 amphibious landing ships with a powerful anti-drone laser weapon, the LY-1. This advanced capability was observed on the Qilianshan vessel during a drill near Scarborough Shoal, a move an…
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China confirms 2 coast guard deaths in South China Sea vessel collision
China has officially confirmed the deaths of two China Coast Guard officers, Yi Xinyu and Cheng Long, who perished in a vessel collision during a maritime operation in the South China Sea on August 11, 2025. The collisi…
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Taiwan's KMT criticizes government over South China Sea claims
The Kuomintang (KMT) party in Taiwan has accused the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration of neglecting Taiwan's territorial claims in the South China Sea. KMT official Chen I-hsin criticized the gov…
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Beijing warns Manila of 'powerful' South China Sea response
Beijing has issued a stern warning to Manila regarding the South China Sea, stating that China possesses a "powerful" and "rich" toolbox of options to protect its sovereignty and security interests. This warning, publis…
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PLA conducts South China Sea drills near Scarborough Shoal
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted naval and air drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. This action was stated as a response to certain countries undermining regional peace and stab…
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China and Philippines clash over South China Sea agreement terms
Tensions are escalating in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines following recent clashes near the BRP Sierra Madre. Both nations accuse each other of violating a provisional agreement made in July 2024,…
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China and Philippines clash over Scarborough Shoal with water cannons
The China Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard engaged in a maritime confrontation near Scarborough Shoal, with both sides accusing each other of aggressive actions. China's coast guard reported taking control mea…
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South China Sea dispute intensifies 10 years after Hague ruling · 2 sources tracked
Ten years after a Hague ruling declared China's nine-dash line in the South China Sea to be without legal basis, rival nations are continuing to maneuver for control. China has rejected the ruling and proceeded to build…
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China expert discusses South China Sea strategy amid Philippines dispute
Wu Shicun, a leading Chinese expert on the South China Sea, discussed Beijing's potential responses to rival claimants, particularly the Philippines. He described the Philippines' "assertive transparency" initiative as …
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Philippine defense chief rules out talks with China over South China Sea disputes
The Philippine defense chief, Gilberto Teodoro Jr., has stated that broader negotiations with China are not feasible due to China's actions in the South China Sea. Teodoro indicated that while limited military communica…
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Beijing criticizes Philippines' South China Sea claims ahead of tribunal anniversary
Beijing has released a report criticizing the Philippines' territorial claims in the South China Sea, labeling them as unlawful and a threat to the global order. The report, published by a Ministry of Natural Resources …