South China Sea Dispute
11 articles from 8 countries
The Philippines accuses China of deploying a floating platform in the disputed Scarborough Shoal, escalating tensions. China has imposed a travel ban on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family due to his statements. The U.S. is monitoring increased Chinese activity in the region.
14 Nations Back South China Sea Ruling; South Korea's Absence Draws Criticism Over Alleged 'Eye on China'
- 14 countries reaffirmed the binding legal status of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, condemning China's expansive claims. - South Korea's absence from the joint statement drew criticism from its own media, which questioned if it was due to appeasing China. - The US and its allies emphasized their commitment to a rules-based Indo-Pacific, warning against unilateral actions that threat…
China protests to Japan over South China Sea ruling claims
- China formally protested to Japan over its reaffirmation of the 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea. - Japan's Foreign Minister stated there is no legal basis for China's expansive maritime …
China won't rule out Scarborough Shoal construction, says expert
- China's National Institute for South China Sea Studies president Wu Shicun discussed Beijing's potential responses to rival claimants in the South China Sea. - Wu criticized the Philippines' "assert…
China Rejects International Ruling on South China Sea on 10th Anniversary
- Japan and 14 other countries issued a joint statement urging China to abide by a 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea. - China's Foreign Ministry responded, calling the ruling a "non-binding …
China Rejects U.S. and Allies' Statement on South China Sea Ruling
- China rejected a joint statement from the U.S., Philippines, and allies on the 10th anniversary of a ruling invalidating its South China Sea claims. - The joint statement asserted that China's claim…
US, UK, 12 nations reaffirm 2016 ruling against China's South China Sea claims
- The US, UK, and 12 other nations reaffirmed a 2016 ruling invalidating China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea. - The joint statement rejected "destabilizing" actions and emphasized…
Romania Joins US and 12 States in Common Front Against China's South China Sea Claims
- Romania has joined the United States and 12 other nations in a joint statement concerning the South China Sea. - The declaration asserts that China's extensive territorial claims in the region lack …
South China Sea: Joint statement says China’s maritime claims have no legal basis
- Japan, the Philippines, the United States, and 11 other countries issued a joint statement asserting that China's maritime claims in the South China Sea lack legal basis. - The statement marks the 1…
10 Years After South China Sea Ruling, 14 Nations Challenge China's 'Expansionist Ambitions'
- The United States, Japan, the Philippines, and 11 other nations issued a joint statement on the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitration ruling. - The statement reaffirms the ruling's bin…
Beijing renews attacks on landmark South China Sea tribunal on ruling’s 10th anniversary
- Beijing reiterated its criticism of a 2016 international tribunal ruling that invalidated its expansive South China Sea claims. - China's ambassador to the Philippines called the ruling a "thorn" an…
US, UK, and Allies Reaffirm 2016 Ruling Against China's South China Sea Claims
- The United States, United Kingdom, and 12 other nations reaffirmed a 2016 ruling invalidating China's expansive claims in the South China Sea. - The joint statement rejected "destabilizing" actions …
