Latest "South China Sea" stories

China responds to US complaint over aircraft intercept

The U.S. military said a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot flew in front of the nose of the RC-135 conducting routine operations in international airspace.

3 days ago

Video shows Chinese fighter jet flying close to US aircraft

The U.S. military says a Chinese fighter jet flew aggressively close to a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 days ago

US signs new security pact with Papua New Guinea offsets China

U.S. officials said the agreement will help improve security cooperation, enhance Papua New Guinea’s defense capacity and increase regional stability.

12 days ago

Australia to provide surveillance drones to Philippines

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also says her country is considering whether to take part in joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea.

2 weeks ago

US Army chief seeks closer security ties with Indonesia

Gen. James McConville met with Indonesia’s top defense official.

By Niniek Karmini, AP

3 weeks ago

Taiwan’s president hopes to deepen US security exchanges

Taiwan’s president met with ex-US national security adviser John Bolton, who may run for president in 2024, to discuss future cooperation on China.

By Ap Reports

5 weeks ago