China condemns Philippine re-supply mission to disputed atoll
While China is in dispute with several of its neighbours over its extensive claims in the South China Sea, its relations with the Philippines have been particularly fraught recently over the issue.
Philippines says Marshall islands-registered vessel may have been involved in sea collision
Reports say that the incident was under investigation but that coast guard monitoring pointed to the Pacific Anna, registered under the flag of Marshall Islands, as the likely vessel that collided with the fishing boat.
Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea
China has rejected the Philippines' version of events over the barrier, while the US has weighed in with support behind Manila and vowed to honour its treaty commitments to defend its treaty ally if attacked.
3 Philippine fishermen dead after ramming by 'unidentified' foreign boat
Tensions have recently flared up after the Philippines said it removed a ball-buoy barrier installed by China near the Scarborough Shoal, a prime fishing spot and one of Asia's most contested maritime features.
Philippines says defending territory, not seeking trouble in South China Sea
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, in his first remarks over the latest flare-up, says the Philippines is upholding its rights to fish in its exclusive economic zone.
US commends Philippines on removal of Chinese barrier in South China Sea
The incident highlights the strained relations between China and the Philippines at a time when Manila is rapidly strengthening military ties with Washington.
Philippines urges fishermen to keep up presence at China-held shoal
Both countries claim sovereignty over the shoal, a prime fishing spot about 200km off the Philippines and 850km from mainland China and its southern island of Hainan.
Philippines vows not to back down as China warns against 'trouble' at disputed shoal
The Philippines and China have repeatedly sparred over the shoal but tension had ebbed under the previous pro-China administration in Manila.
Philippines removes Chinese barrier at disputed shoal in 'special operation'
The trading of barbs underscores the strained relations between China and the Philippines at a time when Manila is rapidly strengthening military ties with rival power Washington.
Philippines to remove China barrier in South China Sea, says national security adviser
Eduardo Ano says the placement of a barrier 'violates the traditional fishing rights of our fishermen'.
Philippines weighing legal options against China over coral reef 'destruction'
Any move to pursue arbitration would be highly controversial after the Philippines' landmark 2016 victory that concluded Beijing's claim to sovereignty over most of the South China Sea had no basis under international law.
In cat and mouse game, Philippines resupplies troops in South China Sea atoll
China claims that the Philippines is bringing construction materials that reinforces the warship and violates its sovereignty in the shoal while the Philippines says it is taking water and food to its troops.
