The geopolitics of the South China Sea in 2025 were shaped by trends including confrontations between the China Coast Guard and claimant states.

A major, 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck in the South China Sea on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 11:57 a.m. Eastern about 34 miles northwest of Kota ...

A two-day series of maritime drills by the U.S., Australian and Philippine navies this week in the South China Sea drew a response by China’s navy with a demonstration of its own. Aircraft and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Philippine envoy expresses confidence U.S. won’t abandon Manila despite President Trump’s planned talks with China ...

MANILA, Philippines — Manila’s top envoy to Washington expressed confidence Tuesday that the United States will not abandon the Philippines as it fights Beijing's assertiveness in the disputed South ...

An in-depth look at China’s strategy in building artificial islands, how it strengthens territorial claims, and what it means for regional security, global trade routes, and international law.

China and South Korea have discussed resuming joint maritime search-and-rescue drills that have been suspended for about 15 years, according to the South’s Ministry of National Defense. Working-level ...

BEIJING, Feb 7 (Reuters) - China conducted naval and air patrols in the South China Sea from Monday to Friday, the China Southern Theater Command said in a statement on Saturday. "In an attempt to ...

Beijing moved one of its maritime platforms in waters disputed by China and South Korea, but other Chinese assets remain. South Korea President Lee Jae-myung shakes hands with China’s President Xi ...

CAPTIVA ISLAND, Fla., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- South Seas on Captiva Island served as the primary resort backdrop for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit February Digital Issue, which launched today.

China's military activities and deployments in the South China Sea are often framed as part of its growing power projection capability, potentially a launch pad for its ambitions in the wider ...