China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea
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.
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There is no state that can realistically claim all the features in a disputed region, and claimants must face that reality to resolve any dispute.
Philippines and US stage joint air patrol, exercise over South China Sea
American and Philippine warplanes flew together in a coordinated patrol and drill above the South China Sea, in the allies’ first joint maneuvers over contested waters since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office, Filipino officials said.
China Accuses Australia of ‘False Narratives’ After Fighter Jet Incident in South China Sea
China has accused Australia of spreading "false narratives" and provoking tensions following an aerial confrontation over the South China Sea, where a Chinese military jet released flares near an Australian surveillance aircraft earlier this week.
Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for joint exercises in the South China Sea
The Canadian ambassador says his country and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold larger military drills in the South China Se
Philippines Voices Concern Over China-Australia Air Encounter in South China Sea
"All countries are expected to respect freedom of navigation and overflight in and above international sea lines of communication, such as the South China Sea, and to avoid interference in legitimate activities conducted in international waters and airspace,
Chinese Warships Approach Australian Coast After South China Sea Encounter
Australia spotted three Chinese warships sailing near its coast as Beijing accused Canberra of sending a spy plane into its "territorial airspace" over the contested South China Sea. Newsweek has contacted the Australian and Chinese militaries for comment by email.
Australian P-8A encounters Chinese J-16 in South China Sea
P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft encountered a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16 fighter jet over the South China Sea (SCS) on 11 February 2025. The Australian government issued a statement two days later describing the interaction as “unsafe and unprofessional” on China’s part.
Australia accuses China fighter jet of unsafe move above South China Sea
Australia said Thursday that a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of “unsafe” military conduct. Beijing swiftly hit back,
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Why China’s loss could be South Korea’s gain as Southeast Asia seeks new weapons suppliers
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Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The retreat on the idyllic northern resort island of Langkawi was the ...
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Conveniently, China decides to build underwater research facility in South China Sea
China is set to build a deep-sea research facility in the resource-rich South China Sea, a move that could strengthen its ...
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Malaysia’s Anwar says China should not be singled out in South China Sea tensions
DAVOS, Switzerland – There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said ...
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US-Japan South China Sea statement 'attacks and smears China': Beijing
BEIJING: Beijing said on Monday (Feb 10) that a joint statement by the United States and Japan condemning its "provocative ...