‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese ships
China is ramping up its presence around Taiwan, in a pattern that Taipei said is designed to ‘alter the status quo’.
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Eighteen people missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese ship sank
There were 62 people aboard the vessel when it sank, all of them Vietnamese nationals.
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China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea
China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea.
Published On 24 Jul 2026
Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on vessels for second day
The Philippine Coast Guard says 12 China Coast Guard vessels and three Chinese maritime militia vessels were involved.
Rubio says US, China must ‘work through’ big differences at ASEAN meeting
Rubio met his Chinese counterpart to discuss managing tensions ahead of President Xi Jinping’s upcoming US visit.
China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.
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Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard
A member of China’s coast guard is accused of injuring a Philippine sailor after striking him with a wooden baton.
Published On 20 Jul 2026
Manila protests ‘racist’ portrayal of Filipinos in China Daily videos
The Philippines protests China Daily videos depicting Filipinos as monkeys amid South China Sea tensions.
US leads concern after China fired a long-range missile into Pacific ocean
Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.
Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says
Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te reiterates his desire for talks based on ‘parity and respect’ with China.
China bars Philippines defence chief as South China Sea spat sails onwards
Manila says Beijing’s ‘unfriendly act’ against Gilberto Teodoro and his family further complicates bilateral relations.
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