south china sea


Wednesday, August 28, 2024
A Philippine supply boat sails near a Chinese Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Defense

Report: U.S. Open to Escorting Philippine Supply Ships in South China Sea

The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Samuel Paparo, says that the U.S. military is open to consultations about escorting Philippine supply ships in the

August 28, 2024
Total Views: 1231

Sunday, August 25, 2024
Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in the South China Sea.
Defense

Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Again in South China Sea

By Bloomberg News Aug 25, 2024 (Bloomberg) –A China Coast Guard ship and a Philippine vessel collided in a disputed patch of the South China Sea on

August 25, 2024
Total Views: 2870

Saturday, August 24, 2024
US Navy lookout watches Chinese PLAN warship
Navy

Can The US Navy Deter War In The South China Sea?

by Admiral James Stavridis (Bloomberg Opinion) Summer may be fading, but things are heating up in the South China Sea. With China claiming essentially the

August 24, 2024
Total Views: 4893

Monday, August 19, 2024
A Philippine supply boat sails near a Chinese Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Collision

Philippines, China Trade Blame After Vessels Collide in South China Sea

BEIJING/MANILA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous

August 19, 2024
Total Views: 1267

Sunday, August 18, 2024
A Philippine flag flutters from BRP Sierra Madre, a dilapidated Philippine Navy ship that has been aground since 1999 and became a Philippine military detachment on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea March 29, 2014. REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo
News

China Says Philippine Vessel ‘Deliberately Collided’ With Chinese Vessel

BEIJING, Aug 19 (Reuters) – China’s Coast Guard said a Philippine vessel that had ignored its repeated warnings “deliberately

August 18, 2024
Total Views: 3414

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Philippines resupply mission in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Defense

Philippines Says Deal with China on South China Sea Outpost Up for Future Review

MANILA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Tuesday an arrangement with China to avoid confrontations during resupply missions

August 13, 2024
Total Views: 646

Sunday, August 11, 2024
Philippine and Vietnamese Coast Guard Joint Maritime Exercise. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Defense

Philippines Plans More Sea Activities With Vietnam After Drills

By Andreo Calonzo Aug 11, 2024 (Bloomberg) –The Philippine Coast Guard said it is planning to send one of its ships to Vietnam later this year to

August 11, 2024
Total Views: 2397

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) conducts a Maritime Cooperative Activity with Philippine Navy’s Gregorio del Pilar-class patrol ship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS 16), in the South China Sea, July 31, 2024.
News

Philippines, US Navies Hold Joint Exercise in South China Sea

MANILA, July 31 (Reuters) – The Philippines and United States navies conducted a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the

July 31, 2024
Total Views: 2254

Sunday, July 21, 2024
Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Defense

China, Philippines Agree On ‘Provisional’ South China Sea Resupply Arrangement: Manila

MANILA, July 21 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China have “reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement” for resupply missions

July 21, 2024
Total Views: 1515

Saturday, July 6, 2024
A Chinese Coast Guard ship allegedly obstructs the Philippine Coast Guard vessel Malabrigo as it provided support during a Philippine Navy operation near Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, June 30, 2023 in this handout image released July 5, 2023. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Defense

China Anchors ‘Monster Ship’ In South China Sea

MANILA, July 6 (Reuters) – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China’s largest coastguard vessel

July 6, 2024
Total Views: 5030

John S. McCain sails with Nimitz, Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

Philippines Turned Down US Help Amid South China Sea Tensions

By Karen Lema MANILA, July 5 (Reuters) – The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea,

July 6, 2024
Total Views: 24309

President Biden talks with US Naval officers after departing Air Force 1
Navy

Biden Declares Checkmate on China in Pacific – Naval Experts Disagree

by John Konrad (gCaptain) After a blitz of appearances promoting Operation Prosperity Guardian early in the year, the White House has been mostly silent this

July 6, 2024
Total Views: 7972

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
Shipping

China’s Ax-Wielding Coast Guard Tests Limits in South China Sea

By Philip J. Heijmans (Bloomberg) — The latest South China Sea clash saw China’s coast guard wielding axes and a Philippine sailor lose his thumb in

June 25, 2024
Total Views: 2668

Thursday, June 20, 2024
FILE PHOTO: An SBU surface drone named "Sea Baby" sails in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on August 16, 2023 . Security Service of Ukraine/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Ukraine’s Drone Success Shapes US Pacific ‘Hellscape’ Strategy

By Peter Apps (Opinion) – LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) – On a website run by the Ukrainian security service, donors anywhere in the world

June 20, 2024
Total Views: 4924

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
SOUTHCHINASEA-PHILIPPINES. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Collision

Philippines Says Sailor Sustained Serious Injury in South China Sea Collision

MANILA, June 18 (Reuters) – A Philippine navy sailor suffered “serious injury” after what the country’s military called on

June 18, 2024
Total Views: 1063

Monday, June 17, 2024
Journalists onboard a Philippines Coast Guard ship take photos of a China Coast Guard vessel, during a resupply mission for troops stationed at a grounded Philippines ship, in the South China Sea, September 8, 2023. REUTERS/Jay Ereno
News

China and Philippines Quarrel over South China Sea Collision

BEIJING/MANILA, June 17 (Reuters) – China and the Philippines traded accusations over a collision in the South China Sea on Monday, with Manila saying

June 17, 2024
Total Views: 1724

Sunday, June 9, 2024
SOUTHCHINASEA-PHILIPPINES. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Defense

Philippines Rejects ‘Absurd’ Beijing Demand Over South China Sea

By Manolo Serapio Jr. (Bloomberg) –The Philippines said it will continue to maintain and supply its South China Sea outposts without seeking

June 9, 2024
Total Views: 4262

Sunday, June 2, 2024
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel blocks the Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4, on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Defense

China Says Philippine Personnel Pointed Guns At Chinese Coast Guard

BEIJING, June 2 (Reuters) – Chinese state media said on Sunday that personnel on a Philippine ship pointed guns at China’s Coast Guard in

June 2, 2024
Total Views: 4198

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Philippines resupply mission in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Defense

Philippines Sends Ships To Disputed Atoll Where China’s Building ‘Artificial Island’

MANILA, May 11 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Saturday it has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accused China of

May 11, 2024
Total Views: 36037

Friday, May 10, 2024
China CG cutter firing water at a Philippine resupply boat
News

South China Sea: Why Are China and Philippines Tensions Heating Up?

MANILA, May 10 (Reuters) – An escalating diplomatic row and recent maritime run-ins between China and the Philippines have made the highly

May 10, 2024
Total Views: 3482