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South China Morning Post World
Manila’s recent submission on extended continental shelf rights to the UN could challenge ASEAN consensus-building amid ongoing South China Sea disputes.
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China’s military staged joint exercises near a disputed reef days after condemning the Philippines’ territorial claims in the South China Sea.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 5:39 AM 1 source Single-source report
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China's state media debuts an English version of a love song praising sailors patrolling the South China Sea, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of an international tribunal ruling against Beijing's territorial claims.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 2:10 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aims to improve relations with China as recent clashes in the South China Sea overshadow ASEAN foreign ministers' meetings in Manila.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 6:34 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Both nations accuse each other of initiating a violent confrontation near the Second Thomas Shoal, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea region.
ABC Australia News | Jul 21, 2026, 6:52 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Beijing summoned the Philippine ambassador following a confrontation between their vessels near the Second Thomas Shoal in contested South China Sea waters.
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A Filipino sailor was reportedly struck by a Chinese coast guard personnel during a confrontation near the BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea.
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Tensions persist between the Philippines and China over South China Sea claims, with Manila denouncing a China state media AI video as racist, a decade after arbitration rejected Chinese claims.
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A statement by 14 countries commemorates the 2016 Hague ruling on the South China Sea but highlights ongoing disagreements over sovereignty and international law.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 10:19 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Beijing increases military activities in the South China Sea, signaling opposition to strengthened ties between Manila and Tokyo and viewing them as obstacles to Taiwan reunification.
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Once focused on internal security, the Philippine Air Force is rebuilding capabilities to protect the archipelago and assert territorial defense in the contested South China Sea.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 5:00 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Taiwan’s opposition accuses the ruling administration of silence over Manila’s recent submission of maritime boundaries around Scarborough Shoal to the United Nations.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Footage from a commercial drone reveals Chinese warship activity near the Philippines, highlighting emerging intelligence concerns.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 11:24 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Manila considers adopting Kyiv’s low-cost drone technology to enhance maritime surveillance, though adapting battlefield drones to sea disputes presents challenges.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 1:32 AM 1 source Single-source report
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China’s military issues stern warning following Manila’s efforts to assert claims over Scarborough Shoal, accompanied by joint naval and air drills.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:06 PM 1 source Single-source report
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China's military held joint combat exercises near Scarborough Shoal and announced a new policy banning unauthorized activities in the adjacent nature reserve.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 8:48 AM 1 source Single-source report
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The five-day joint exercises aimed to enhance interoperability among allies as disputes between the Philippines and China continue in the contested waters.
CNA Latest News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:28 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro protests to Chinese counterpart Wang Yi regarding Beijing's recent conduct and an AI-generated video insulting Filipinos.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 2:15 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Following a maritime clash between Chinese and Philippine forces, China criticizes Australia for escalating tensions after Australian Senator Penny Wong warned Beijing against destabilising actions.
ABC Australia News | Jul 22, 2026, 12:21 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Tensions rise after a confrontation between Chinese coast guard and Philippine Navy at Second Thomas Shoal, complicating diplomatic talks among regional and global leaders.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 10:16 AM 1 source Single-source report
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A decade after rejecting The Hague’s arbitration ruling, China continues to assert control over contested islands, exemplified by developments on Tree Island in the Paracels.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 10:12 PM 1 source Single-source report
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China intensifies pressure on the Philippines amid ongoing territorial disputes, while broader geopolitical tensions challenge international legal norms.
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Despite diminished practical effects, the 2016 arbitration ruling against China's maritime claims retains its legal force, says Philippine lead counsel Paul Reichler.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 10, 2026, 1:24 AM 1 source Single-source report
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China’s Ministry of Natural Resources releases a report condemning the Philippines’ territorial claims as unlawful and lacking historical and legal basis.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 1:23 PM 1 source Single-source report