Latest "South China Sea" stories

Guided-missile cruiser Chancellorsville conducts routine underway operations in the South China Sea, Nov. 29, 2022.

Navy responds to Chinese criticism of South China Sea mission

The guided missile cruiser Chancellorsville sailed past a Chinese-controlled island in the South China Sea Tuesday.

29 hours ago

Navy readies new tools, training after Connecticut submarine collision

A new tool will spot shallow waters for the crew, and the Navy has added navigation training for officers and sailors.

By Megan Eckstein

4 weeks ago

China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach

China has been increasingly using civilian ships including hundreds of fishing trawlers to back up its vast territorial claims and project military power.

2 months ago

U.S. 7th Fleet commander sees increase in ‘unsafe’ intercepts by China

"It’s the provocative nature of the intercepts that’s got our attention, and we’re trying to understand it,” said Vice Adm. Karl Thomas.

By Zamone Perez

3 months ago

USS Benfold transits Taiwan Strait, a move China calls a provocation

It was the third transit through the South China Sea in a week.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 months ago

USS Ronald Reagan moves into South China Sea for the first time this year

The carrier strike group is executing flight operations with fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, maritime strike exercises and coordinated tactical training with surface and air units while in the region.

By Diana Stancy Correll

5 months ago