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Second Thomas Shoal
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US and Japan back Philippine maritime drills amid China Coast Guard confrontations
South China Sea clashes intensified as United States and Japanese forces joined Philippine drills, raising the risk of a wider alliance confrontation.
China uses water cannon against Philippine vessels for second day near Scarborough Shoal
China used water cannon against Philippine vessels for a second day, deepening fears that coercion near Scarborough Shoal could trigger a wider crisis.
China faces coordinated diplomatic challenge over sweeping South China Sea claims
Fourteen nations and the EU reaffirmed the 2016 South China Sea ruling, intensifying legal pressure on Beijing as dangerous maritime clashes continue.
Tensions ease? Philippines and China strike deal to resupply troops at South China Sea hotspot
The Philippines and China have reached a provisional arrangement to facilitate the resupply of Filipino troops stationed on…
US and China clash over contested waters in South China Sea – Tensions skyrocket
China has launched a fiery accusation against the United States, claiming that an American combat ship “illegally” breached…