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Taiwan Proposes Record $35B Defense Budget as China Pressure Mounts
Taiwan proposes a record $35 billion defense budget for 2027 as Beijing's military pressure grows, highlighting the stakes in one of the world's most contested waterways.
China Completes First Stage of Work at Disputed South China Sea Reef
Satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters shows Beijing has finished an initial construction phase at a contested reef, advancing its campaign to reshape the South China Sea.
USS Benfold Lost Power for Four Days in the South China Sea
The USS Benfold lost electricity for four days in the South China Sea last month, leaving sailors without toilets, air conditioning, galley service, or potable water.
Australia's MC-55 Peregrine Spy Jet Enters South China Sea
Australia's MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare jet has entered the South China Sea in its first overseas deployment, expanding Canberra's intelligence reach in the Indo-Pacific.
China Conducts Military Drills Near Disputed Shoal in South China Sea
China's military conducted exercises near a contested South China Sea shoal, the latest assertion of Beijing's expansive maritime claims in the region.
China Patrols Disputed South China Sea Shoal on PLA Anniversary
China deployed warships and aircraft near a disputed South China Sea shoal as Beijing marked the PLA's 99th anniversary with warnings against Taiwan independence.
17 Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks Near Fiery Cross Reef
The Khoi Nguyen 18, carrying 62 crew, sank in bad weather near the disputed Spratlys. China deployed six ships and a helicopter; 46 people have been rescued.
US, Japan Join Philippines in South China Sea Military Drills
Washington and Tokyo join Manila for joint naval exercises in the South China Sea, deepening trilateral security cooperation as tensions with China persist in disputed waters.
Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard Vessels Clash in South China Sea
Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships clashed in the South China Sea on Thursday, Al Jazeera reported, the latest in a pattern of maritime confrontations over disputed features.
Australia's Wong Calls on Region to Respond to South China Sea Aggression
Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged Indo-Pacific partners to define their collective response to China's South China Sea conduct, framing silence as a strategic choice with consequences.
Canada, Australia Confront China Over South China Sea Aggression
Australia and Canada issued sharp warnings over China's South China Sea behavior Wednesday, with Canberra vowing it will not be intimidated as it expands its defense and nuclear capabilities.
Chinese Coast Guard Strikes Philippine Sailor in South China Sea Clash
Video footage shows a Chinese coast guard officer striking a Philippine sailor during a South China Sea confrontation, escalating one of Asia's most volatile territorial disputes.
14 Nations Reaffirm Ruling Against China's South China Sea Claims
Fourteen nations issued a joint statement declaring China's maritime claims in the South China Sea have no basis in international law, reaffirming the 2016 arbitration ruling.