South China Sea

Poachers were caught with hundreds of sea turtles in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

Satellite images reportedly reveal construction of artificial island large enough to accommodate an airstrip.

China's defence minister Chang Wanquan said the region must deal with territorial disputes better.

Beijing's top diplomat says relations at crucial stage after meeting with Vietnam foreign minister.

Worst Chinese incursion in years as tense stand-off occurs in Ladakh.

South China Sea territorial dispute led to riots in Vietnam.

New 'supercavitation' technology moves China step closer to supersonic underwater travel.

Explosion in eastern Chinese city of Huainan traps workers underground.

In Manila Rammasun brings storm surges and heavy winds, forcing shutdown of financial markets and government offices.

Beijing steps up rhetoric after US criticised its provocative and unilateral behaviour in region.

Beijing to send four more oil rigs to South China Sea at time of heightened tensions over sovereignty

China's maritime agency asks vessels to give rig wide birth as it heads to scene of recent naval clashes

Beijing reportedly planning to build large military base in disputed waters in South China Sea.

Footage of DNa-90152 vessel being overturned by a larger Chinese ship in waters near the Paracel Islands, in the South China Sea.

Beijing-owned businesses attacked in Vietnam after South China Sea dispute turned ugly in May.

Pentagon report shows China's military spending far higher than Beijing official admits

Manila is seeking to establish an exclusive economic zone in waters that China also claims

Vietnam's Coast Guard says fishing vessel sinks after being hit by Chinese ship.

Vietnam considers options as China deploys oil rig in disputed waters in South China Sea

China dispatches ships and chartered flights after anti-Chinese protesters go on rampage over oil drilling in South China Sea.

Global Times newspaper backs use of force by China and says war might end territorial dispute.

Riots in Vietnam mark a dangerous moment for Sino-Vietnamese relations

China's foreign minister Wang Yi calls on John Kerry to show neutrality as China and Vietnam square up.

Chinese foreign ministry urges US to help maintain regional stability around disputed islands

Maritime clashes in disputed resource-rich area have deadly history and threatens a bloody future

Vietnam claims China rammed its ships near the Chinese oil rig in disputed waters in South China Sea.

Experts warning if the blackbox is not located within 30 days it could take years to discover the truth.

Police now examining the profiles of all passengers aboard MH370 flight.

Interpol has criticised Thailand's lax airport security after the disclosure of two stolen passports.

After last-minute cancellation of their travel, baggage of all five unloaded.