South China Sea

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The West increased pressure on China in the South China Sea

Katelyn G Irwin 10 Feb 2021

The US and its NATO allies have repeatedly engaged in activities in the South China Sea, such as carrying aircraft carrier exercises or deploying submarines to patrol to increase pressure on China.

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Biden sent a tough message to China

The Biden administration wants to signal that the US continues to maintain its commitment, protecting its interests in the Asia-Pacific and China should not underestimate them.

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The US carrier strike group entered the South China Sea

Krystal Mincher 24 Jan 2021

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and her escort warships entered the South China Sea on January 23 to "carry out routine operations".

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The American destroyer closed in on the Spratlys

The American destroyer USS John McCain moved through the waters near the Spratly Islands of Vietnam in free navigation.

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Chinese newspapers threatened Australian warships to 'taste bitter fruits'

Nancy Reis 02 Dec 2020

The Global Times warned Australia not to send warships near China or to "taste bitter fruits", but did not elaborate.

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Indonesia does not allow US reconnaissance to land

Mary Dewitt 20 Oct 2020

The Indonesian president declined an offer to allow the US Navy's P-8 Poseidon spy plane to land and provide supplies, according to the country's officials.

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Korean experts suggest ways to neutralize US-China tensions

Melanie Timothy 07 Oct 2020

ASEAN and South Korea face a similar challenge and need to work together to "solve" the problem, according to ASEAN expert Wongi Choe.

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The Philippines says it still does business with Chinese companies that are sanctioned by the US

The Philippine presidential spokesperson said the project continues to involve Chinese companies sanctioned by the US for the South China Sea.

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Vietnam protests against China to exercise and fire missiles in the South China Sea

Pretty Swag 31 Aug 2020

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Chinese exercises in Hoang Sa violated Vietnam's sovereignty.

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The US - China risks tension after the missile launch into the South China Sea

JoAnna Wass 28 Aug 2020

The Chinese launch of a missile into the South China Sea could give the US a tougher stance towards Beijing, increasing the risk of armed conflict.

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