South China Sea

South China Sea

The ASEAN flag is placed alongside the flags of its member countries ahead of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia January 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Malaysia takes on ASEAN mantle but tempers expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea

Malaysia takes its turn as rotating chair of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations as the bloc contends with Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea and a faltering ASEAN...

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 files protest over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, May 31, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation: Manila

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'

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