The underwater area around the Paracel Islands is becoming a focus of military competition. Researchers linked to the ...

China's control of the South China Sea does not necessarily mean the ability to use the region as a springboard to mount a large-scale expedition.

On July 18, China’s naval chief Wu Shengli told the visiting U.S. chief of naval operations that Beijing would not halt its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Barque Canada Reef, a Vietnamese South China Sea outpost, on August 1. Image courtesy of Vantor_CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency ...

Reuters reports that China will soon be allowing tourists to visit disputed islands in the South China Sea: China will this month start allowing tourists to visit the Paracel Islands, one of a group ...

China’s declaration of a nature reserve in the South China Sea is the latest twist in its yearslong push to establish control over the strategically important waters and sea lane. The National ...

By the end of 2025, multiple sites across theSouth China Sea showed clear signs of ongoing land reclamation and military ...

A satellite image of Barque Canada Reef, a Vietnam-occupied feature in the Spratly Islands, taken on October 2, 2024. Vietnam now wants to complement an upgrade in military hardware with an upgrade in ...

The U.S. condemned China for ramming a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson praised the Filipino crew’s courage and restraint. The clash highlights rising tensions over ...

The South China Sea is of major geopolitical and economic importance due to its strategic location, natural resources and position as a conduit for international trade. Nearly one-third of global ...