The Latest Breaking News from South China Sea

About 250 Filipinos live on Thitu Island, the largest and most inhabited island of the Spratlys, in the South China Sea. But Chinese ships are never far away.

Philippine president departs for US for first trilateral meeting seen as countering China’s geopolitical influence.

Learn about the joint naval exercises planned by US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea to counter Beijing's assertive actions.

Recent clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have raised concerns of a maritime escalation.

The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air drills in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, their defence chiefs said in a statement, as they deepen ties to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.

The Philippines asserts its stance against China's actions in the South China Sea, leading to escalating tensions over a naval vessel repair at Second Thom...

Philippine President vows action against Chinese aggression in South China Sea, sparking tensions with Beijing and US involvement.

Philippine president announces countermeasures against Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, escalating tensions in the region.

President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday the Philippines will not be "cowed into silence" by Beijing after confrontations in the South China Sea that injured Filipino troops and damaged vessels.