Scarborough Shoal
Beijing Conducts Air Combat Patrols Over Disputed Islands in the South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 07, 2016 07:22 AM EDT |
China's air force spokesperson said on Saturday that the military had conducted combat air patrols over two disputed islands in the South China Sea to enhance its fighting capability in safeguarding its maritime rights and interests in the disputed sea.
China, Russia Joint Military Exercise in South China Sea not Aimed at any Country
| Desiree Sison | | Jul 30, 2016 06:27 AM EDT |
China and Russia are slated to hold joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea in September underscoring Moscow's show of support for Beijing following a recent arbitration court ruling that dismissed China's expansive claims to the disputed maritime territory.
China Flies Nuclear Bomber over Scarborough Shoal amid South China Sea Dispute [PHOTO]
| Manthan Chheda | | Jul 18, 2016 07:12 AM EDT |
China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) released photographs of one of its H-6K long-range nuclear-capable bombers flying over the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea amid mounting tensions over China's sovereignty claims on the maritime region.
China Silent in Face of Massive US Navy Show of Force in South China Sea
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jul 07, 2016 06:36 PM EDT |
The two carrier strike groups in these carriers consist of 140 aircraft, including 80 F/A-18 Hornets.
US Could go to War With China Over Scarborough Shoal: Retired US Admiral
| Desiree Sison | | Jun 17, 2016 07:33 AM EDT |
A military confrontation could ensue between the United States and China if the latter starts reclamation activities in the disputed Scarborough Shoal off the coast of the Philippines, a retired US Admiral said on Thursday.
Chinese Coast Guards Stop Filipino Nationalists From Planting Flag on Disputed Scarborough Shoal
| Girish Shetti | | Jun 14, 2016 12:35 AM EDT |
Chinese maritime officials stopped a Philippine nationalist group "Kalayaan Atin Ito" (Freedom It's Ours) from planting a Filipino flag on the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Sunday.
Beijing Denies Manila's Claim That it Revoked US-Brokered Deal on Scarborough Shoal
| Desiree Sison | | May 27, 2016 06:44 AM EDT |
China has denied the Philippines' claim that Beijing revoked a US-brokered agreement between the two countries regarding their respective stake in the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
US Could Defend the Philippines If China Starts Reclamation Work on Scarborough Shoal: Experts
| Desiree Sison | | May 21, 2016 06:52 AM EDT |
Military experts say China's plans to reclaim and build an airstrip on the Philippine-claimed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea could prompt a harsh response from the United States as part of its obligation to defend Manila, one of its close allies.
China to Build More Military Facilities in South China Sea: Pentagon
| Desiree Sison | | May 15, 2016 07:51 AM EDT |
As a display of its strength and control over the South China Sea, China is expected to build more military facilities such as surveillance systems in the artificial islands it has reclaimed in the disputed waters.
Scarborough Shoal and Spratly Islands Belong to China:Top Official
| Desiree Sison | | May 06, 2016 06:27 AM EDT |
A Chinese high-ranking official has dismissed the Philippines' claims to the South China Sea saying previous international treaties have already delineated Manila's boundaries in the disputed waters.
International Community Awaits China's Response to Arbitration Court Ruling on South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | May 03, 2016 07:51 AM EDT |
All eyes are on China as the ruling on the South China Sea by The Hague's arbitration court is expected in the coming weeks. The Philippines filed the territorial case against Beijing in the international court.
China Steps Up Construction of Military Facilities in Disputed Shoal in South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Apr 25, 2016 08:08 AM EDT |
China will start reclamation work at one of the contested islands in South China Sea later this year which will include the construction of an outpost and an airstrip to enable its air assets to extend their reach over the international waterway, Chinese maritime experts said.
Philippines Accuses China of Trying to 'Physically Expel' Filipinos from South China Sea
| Benjie Batanes | | Nov 28, 2015 07:32 AM EST |
The Philippine legal representatives at the Hague International Arbitration Court this week accused China of bullying and trying to physically expel its citizens from the disputed parts of the South China Sea. Beijing has refused to participate in the court proceedings and insists on bilateral negotiations instead to settle the dispute between the two countries.
Philippines to Continue Repairs on Grounded Navy Ship in Disputed Shoal Despite China's Objections
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 16, 2015 11:15 AM EDT |
The Philippine government announced on Tuesday that repairs on a navy ship that has been grounded in a contested shoal since 1999 will proceed as planned despite objections from China. Both countries claim ownership of the disputed shoal.
Google Search Engine No Longer Features Chinese Names of Disputed Shoal
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 14, 2015 07:21 AM EDT |
Starting Tuesday July, 14, Google will no longer use the Chinese name of a shoal whose ownership is being hotly contested by both China and the Philippines. The Internet search engine made the decision after the Philippines protested.
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