South China Sea

Two US Navy aircraft — a Sea Hawk helicopter and a Super Hornet fighter jet — crashed into the South China Sea during routine operations from the USS Nimitz. All …

The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam have rejected the map released by China, asserting its sovereignty claims in the South China Sea. China recently released a map, which outlines its …

MANILA: The Philippines has accused Chinese coast guard ship of aiming at Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser. The laser glare temporarily blinded the crew. Philippine terms the …

US Warship’s Transit through Taiwan Strait irks China: US Warship’s Transit through Taiwan Strait irks China US Navy warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Thursday. The waterway is a flash …

A Chinese fighter jet intercepted a US reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea last week and performed an “unsafe maneuver,” forcing the US aircraft to take evasive action, according …

Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan also claim parts of the South China Sea where China has been building artificial islands with airstrips, sheltered ports and other military infrastructure.

A US nuclear-powered submarine hit an “object” while submerged in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region, injuring some of the crew, the United States Navy has said.

China has not claimed the Natuna islands but says it has nearby fishing rights within a self-proclaimed “nine-dash line” that includes most of the energy-rich South China Sea.