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

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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 ...

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