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But retired vice-admiral Shekhar Sinha calls out Chinese actions in the waterway, saying big countries ‘should be a little more magnanimous’.

Move to assert ‘sovereignty’ described as possible if the Philippines proves undeterred by new nature reserve.

Chinese military scientists propose turning treacherous stretch with underground mountains into a deadly minefield for enemy ...

If based at Sanya, as expected, two of China’s three active carriers will be stationed at Southern Theatre Command base.

Chinese navy says the warship is on ‘routine mission’ as speculation builds that it could soon be commissioned.

Defence ministry’s attack on Manila – which also hinted US was fuelling tensions – comes amid major joint exercise with Australia.

Senior Philippine official calls Chinese announcement a pretext for ‘eventual occupation’ as analysts warn of higher tensions ...

Australia’s defence chief says the new deal will ‘regularise’ military operations and exercises between both countries.

The BRP Diego Silang guided-missile frigate marks a milestone, but analysts say Manila is still playing catch-up and mostly ...

According to a report from the South China Morning Post, the advanced warship could be home ported at the Yulin Naval Base near Sanya, on Hainan Island.