South China Sea
Has World War Three started?

Has World War Three started?
Russian foreign minister warns that escalation of Ukraine conflict is a ‘real’ danger
27 Apr 2022
All the countries in which China claims territory

All the countries in which China claims territory
Beijing is engaged in disputes with 17 nations over land and sea borders
11 Feb 2022
How Asia’s leaders triggered the world’s most rapid arms race

How Asia’s leaders triggered the world’s most rapid arms race
North Korea dominates headlines but neighbouring nations are also stockpiling arms
16 Sep 2021
Did China just threaten the UK with military action?

Did China just threaten the UK with military action?
Beijing says deployment of new British aircraft carrier to the South China Sea could be interpreted as a ‘hostile action’
10 Sep 2019
What is China doing in the South China Sea?

What is China doing in the South China Sea?
US goads Beijing by sailing a ship through the Taiwan Strait, prompting 'deep concern'
26 Jul 2019
US Navy planning ‘show of force’ to warn China

US Navy planning ‘show of force’ to warn China
Pacific Fleet readies for war games as tensions boil over in South China Sea
4 Oct 2018
US and China in ‘unsafe encounter’ at sea

US and China in ‘unsafe encounter’ at sea
Chinese warship comes ‘within 45 yards’ of US destroyer in South China Sea
2 Oct 2018

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China announces live-fire drill in Taiwan Strait

China announces live-fire drill in Taiwan Strait
Exercise a ‘show of geopolitical support for Russia’ as regional tensions rise
13 Apr 2018
British warship to sail through South China Sea

British warship to sail through South China Sea
Passage through the disputed waters is likely to anger Beijing
13 Feb 2018