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US concerned by China's 'militarisation' of South China Sea
Reports suggest China has placed battery of advanced missiles on Woody Island in disputed Paracel chain.
Beijing raises tensions by placing missiles on South China Sea island
Taiwan confirms China's deployment of missile batteries on Woody island, which is claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam.
China warns of 'extremely dangerous consequences' after US sails warship near disputed island
Washington sails USS Curtis Wilbur, guided missile destroyer, close to disputed South China Sea island.
China: 14,000 gold, silver and copper relics recovered from 800-year-old shipwreck
Nanhai No 1, a cargo ship, sank in South China Sea 800 years ago.
South China Sea dispute: Beijing lands 2 civilian planes on Fiery Cross Reef
China has been accused of flaring up tensions by building artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea.
South China Sea: Filipino protesters land on Philippine-controlled Pagasa island
The move could trigger a strong reaction from China.
Chinese patrol vessels including armed ship enter Japanese waters
One of three Chinese vessels armed with cannons raising alarms in East China Sea.
China warns US against 'provocative actions' in South China Sea
Warning comes after US B-52 bomber flew within two nautical miles of China-claimed territory.
China angered by US B-52 bomber's South China Sea flight
Pentagon says warplane's incursion into China-claimed territory was unintentional.
China holds military drill in disputed South China Sea
Chinese warships, submarines and fighter jets involved in exercise.
China threatens to shoot down Australian surveillance aircraft over South China Sea
Chinese mouthpiece says 'it would be a shame if one day a plane fell from the sky and it happened to be Australian.'
South China Sea: Chinese navy conducts more drills
US has criticised China over constructing artificial islands in the disputed Spratly archipelago.
China 'warned US B-52 bombers' over South China Sea flight
The B-52 bombers did not breach 12-nautical mile zone China claims around artificial islands, Pentagon says.
US will conduct more operations in South China Sea says defence chief Ash Carter
According to Carter, tension in the controversial territory is high due to China's continuous expansion works.
South China Sea: State-run daily warns of military deployment to confront US warships
China has said the man-made islands in the region are for peaceful purposes, and would not be militarised.
US vows more patrols in South China Sea despite Beijing's fury
Beijing summons US ambassador to China after USS Lassen's navigation in South China Sea.
China furious at USS Lassen making 'threatening' pass of Subi and Mischief reefs in Spratly Islands
Beijing accuses Washington of threatening its sovereignty after warship passes close to Subi Reef in Spratly Islands.
USS Lassen sails through South China Sea defying Beijing
US Navy's guided-missile destroyer sails within 12 nautical miles of disputed Spratly Islands.
Obama and Xi pledge co-operation on climate change and cyber security
US and Chinese presidents differ on human rights and Beijing's South China Sea claims.
China and Southeast Asia nations to set up hotline for emergencies over South China sea
Foreign ministers' hotline will be first involving China.
Beijing begins 10-day naval drill in disputed region of South China Sea
China's Maritime Safety Administration bars entry of others into area until exercise is over.
China condemns US for constant surveillance over South China Sea
China urges peace and stability in Asia-Pacific region.
Beijing building world's largest amphibious aircraft amid South China Sea tensions
Chinese aviation firm receives order for 17 seaplanes from domestic buyers.
Artificial islands in disputed waters will improve weather forecasts, claims China
China has tried to portray its land reclamation works in Spratly Island chain as aimed at mainly civilian goals.
Beijing on brink of completing land reclamation in South China Sea
Chinese foreign ministry says land reclamation projects in South China Sea would be completed 'soon'.
Piracy: Second oil tanker goes missing in the South China Sea
22 crew and $5.6m worth of unleaded petrol missing since 12 June.
US and Japan warn China over aggressive landgrab campaign in South China Sea
Tokyo cautions Beijing should behave responsibly in South China Sea region amid rising territorial tension.
Beijing heaps scorn on US over surveillance in South China Sea
China warns US reconnaissance flights over disputed territories could jeopardise stability of entire region.
China accused of threatening Philippines military plane in South China sea
Chinese navy ship accused of committing an 'aggressive act' towards a Philippine Navy plane.
Beijing finds massive gas reserve in contentious South China Sea region
Underwater gas field Lingshui 17-2 estimated to contain 100 billion cubic metres of natural gas reserves.