South China Sea

Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands’ defences as China steps up pressure

Kuan Bi-ling, minister of Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council, which runs the Coast Guard Administration, speaks during a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

China opposes Philippines renaming disputed South China Sea islands

Manila said it will rename more than 100 reefs, islands and other features in the Spratly archipelago.

Philippines to rename disputed South China Sea islands

The features to be renamed belong to the Spratly archipelago.

China conducts patrol around disputed South China Sea shoal

Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security

An aerial view shows the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island, locally known as Pag-asa, in the contested Spratly Islands, South China Sea, March 9, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Philippines, France sign military pact amid South China Sea tensions

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin signed the agreement on March 26.

Philippines’ Marcos says Mid-East war may spur energy talks with China in disputed sea

Talks between the Philippines and China on exploring Reed Bank in the South China Sea have gone nowhere.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 21, 2026

US President Donald Trump has criticised NATO for not having the courage to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz.

Philippines accuses Chinese navy ship of ‘alarming’ radar lock on its vessel

The Philippines and China have been involved in a series of maritime confrontations in recent years, with Manila accusing Beijing of “dangerous manoeuvres” exclusive economic zone.

Philippines rejects Beijing's claim to sovereignty over entire South China Sea

A Philippine soldier peers through an observation telescope from a viewing deck in Philippine-occupied Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea, February 21, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Karen Lema

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