Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Philippines on Monday rejected China’s claim ...

China's been building artificial islands in the South China Sea over the last decade to expand its control in the area.

The Philippines pushed back by unfurling its own flag at disputed Sandy Cay, condemning China's "illegal presence." ...

The National Maritime Council said that China's claim that it has seized Sandy Cay is a clear example of disinformation ...

China’s latest action at Sandy Cay may be part of a broader strategy to expand its footprint in the West Philippine Sea - the term the Philippines uses for parts of the South China Sea within ...

The Philippines on Saturday slammed China for resorting to disinformation activities around Sandy Cay, emphasising that the ...

Vietnam expressed its objections to China and the Philippines regarding their conflicting activities at Sandy Cay in the disputed South China Sea, demonstrating the nation's growing assertiveness ...

Sandy Cay is close to Thitu Island ... China claims more than 90% of the potentially energy-rich South China Sea via a U-shaped "nine-dash line" on its maps that stretches into Southeast Asia ...

Vietnam has utilised a combination of balancing, bandwagoning, and neutrality in addressing the conflicts between China and the Philippines within the region. In April, coast guards from China and ...

Vietnam has sent diplomatic notes to China and the Philippines to protest against their activities in contested South China Sea waters, and urging them to respect its territorial claims, it said on ...