The Philippines has deployed a coast guard vessel and an aircraft to challenge and escort a Chinese research ship it said was conducting illegal marine scientific research activities within the country’s exclusive economic zone.
https://gcaptain.com/philippine-coast-guard-says-china-ship-conducting-illegal-survey-within-eez/
By Francesca Stevens May 3, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Vietnam lodged a formal protest against China and the Philippines for activities that it said violate its sovereignty in the Spratly Islands area, in…
https://gcaptain.com/vietnam-protests-china-philippines-activity-in-disputed-waters/
By Amber Tong Apr 27, 2025 (Bloomberg) –China has claimed sovereignty over an uninhabited reef in the South China Sea, according to state media, setting the stage for an escalation of…
https://gcaptain.com/china-claims-sovereignty-over-disputed-reef-in-south-china-sea/
More than 14,000 Filipino and American soldiers kicked off annual military exercises on Monday for a “full battle test” between the two defense treaty allies in the face of regional security concerns, including tensions in the South China Sea.
https://gcaptain.com/philippines-us-launch-joint-combat-drills-in-full-battle-test/
By Cliff Venzon Apr 20, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The US and the Philippines will start their flagship annual military drills Monday, touted as a “rehearsal” for the defense of the nation amid…
https://gcaptain.com/us-philippines-open-super-bowl-of-drills-amid-china-tensions/
BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) – China National Offshore Oil Corporation has discovered an oilfield in the eastern South China Sea with proven reserves exceeding 100 million tonnes, a report in China’s official Xinhua news agency said…
https://gcaptain.com/china-discovers-100-mln-ton-oilfield-in-south-china-sea/
Britain is concerned by China’s “dangerous and destabilizing” activity in the South China Sea, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday.
https://gcaptain.com/uk-concerned-by-chinese-activity-in-south-china-sea-says-foreign-minister/
By Cliff Venzon Mar 7, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Philippine authorities have uncovered a network of hundreds of alleged Chinese spies, a senior official said, a much more extensive operation than previously disclosed…
https://gcaptain.com/philippines-uncovers-chinese-spy-network-tracking-military-in-south-china-sea/
The Philippines is optimistic of Washington’s continued military support under President Donald Trump, but the Southeast Asian nation should be prepared if aid is discontinued, Manila’s envoy to the US said, in the wake of renewed pressure between America and its western allies.
https://gcaptain.com/philippines-has-to-be-ready-in-case-us-aid-dries-up-envoy-says/
China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was spreading “false narratives,” though Australia maintained its action adhered to international law.
https://gcaptain.com/china-accuses-australia-of-deliberate-provocation-in-south-china-sea/