insert_link World China vows to carry out countermeatures against a civililian-led Philippine fleet in disputed waters A fleet of about 100 small fishing boats led by Philippine non-governmental organizations sailed to the waters near Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea. China has urged the Philippines to immediately stop and has vowed to carry what it calls enforcement activities in the waters. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. todayMay 16, 2024 21
insert_link World Philippines denies China’s Claim it Chased Away One of its Vessels From Scarborough Shoals The Philippines has denied a claim by China that it drove away one of its vessels that it says "illegally intruded" waters around the Scarborough Shoal. A coast guard spokesman for the Philippines described the statement as inaccurate, adding that the vessel continues to patrol the waters. Patrick Fok reports. todayFebruary 23, 2024 37
insert_link Opinion Pieces What we don’t understand about China’s actions and ambitions in the South China Sea By Edward Sing Yue Chan, Australian National University In recent weeks, China’s activities in the South China Sea have raised more concerns in the region. Its ships have collided with Filipino vessels, fired water cannon at others and used sonar pulses close to an Australian ship, injuring its divers. The United States and its allies view this increasingly assertive behaviour as evidence China seeks to challenge the established maritime […] todayDecember 20, 2023 6