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

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

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

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

The latest news and top stories on the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. A prominent Haikou City, Hainan Province-based academic research institute and national professional think tank, ...

Newly released images of the Type 076 vessel have generated speculation that it is ready for a new phase of testing.

China has taken aim at Britain’s growing ties with Japan, warning it against any involvement in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea as a British aircraft carrier made a port call in Tokyo. “We ...

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.

A former Philippine Supreme Court justice called the South China Sea nature reserve a calculated legal manoeuvre to assert ...

The Chinese pledge came as Washington carried out a second strike near the Venezuelan coast, announced on Monday by US ...