South China Sea

South China Sea

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo

Philippines' Marcos says reported presence of Russian submarine 'very worrisome'

The Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper reported on Monday that a Russian attack submarine surfaced inside Manila's EEZ last week, citing security sources

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reads out vows, taken by newly appointed ministers during an inauguration at the Presidential palace in Jakarta, October 21, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

Indonesian president says he will safeguard sovereignty in South China Sea

A Philippine supply boat sails during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo

Philippines says it's under pressure from China to cede claims in South China Sea

FILE PHOTO: The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, China April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo/File Photo

China warns of deep-sea spying devices, underwater 'lighthouses' that guide foreign submarines

Myanmar's Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aung Kyaw Moe, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao pose for a photo at the 14th ASEAN-United Nations (UN) Summit at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 11, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

ASEAN urges early accord on South China Sea code, end to Myanmar violence

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends the 12th ASEAN-US Summit during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits in Vientiane, Laos on October 11, 2024. Photo: TANG CHHIN SOTHY/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

US official accuses Russia and China of blocking Asia leaders' statement

Foreign ministers of ASEAN countries pose for a family photo on the day of ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 8, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Myanmar and South China Sea to test ASEAN relevance in upcoming summit

An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023 Photo: Reuters/File Photo

Philippines accuses China of assaulting Vietnamese fishermen in South China Sea

Chinese vessels are pictured near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, March 5, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo

Chinese military conducts patrols in parts of South China Sea: state media

Flag of Vietnam. Picture: Collected

Vietnam fishing boat attacked near contested South China Sea islands: media reports

The world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford steams alongside USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) during a fueling-at-sea in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, as a scheduled deployment in the U.S Naval Forces Europe area of operations, deployed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S, allied, and partners interests, in this photo taken on October, 11, 2023 and released by U.S. Navy on October 14, 2023. U.S Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 6th Fleet / Handout via REUTERS

Philippines, US, Australia, Japan, New Zealand to hold joint maritime activity in South China Sea

A Chinese naval Z-9 helicopter prepares to land aboard the People's Liberation Army (Navy) frigate CNS Huangshan (FFG-570) as the ship conducts a series of maneuvers and exchanges with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) in the South China Sea June 16, 2017. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Handout via REUTERS

China holds military drills in South China Sea after talks with US

National flags are placed outside a room where Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and China's Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng address reporters after their meeting in Beijing, China, January 23, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File photo

Philippines stands firm on Sabina Shoal but looks to ease tension with China