South China Sea

Like Philippines President Duterte, Najib too seeks closer ties with China.

Philippines defence secretary said Chinese ships were not sighted for three days, although the US has said this needed to be validated.

China's reaction has come after Japan said it scrambled a record number of fighter jets in six months.

China asks non-military vessels to stay away from the route when naval exercises are on.

The US conducted a freedom-of-navigation operation near Paracel Islands on 21 October, prompting an angry response from Beijing.

Jeremy Agerico Rosario said fishermen have suffered badly due to denial of access to Panatag.

US Navy destroyer conducted a freedom-of-navigation operation near the Paracel Islands claimed by China.

Japan is under pressure as Duterte forges new ties with China, distancing long-time ally, the US.

The Chinese navy's visit comes after a US vessel made its first port call to Cam Ranh in September.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said his foreign policy will now veer towards China.

Seeking closer ties, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is on a 4-day visit to China from 18 to 21 October.

Justice Antonio Carpio said giving up sovereign rights would amount to violation of the Constitution.

China's defence ministry says Beijing wished to strengthen military ties for 'healthy and a stable development'.

Duterte to visit China amid his tirade against US President Barack Obama.

Seoul summons Chinese envoy to protest against the incident.

Ramos wants government to focus on important issues like poverty, unemployment and foreign investments.

The bombastic Duterte is locked in a war of words with the US and plans to halt joint military patrols.

Rodrigo Duterte stops the Philippines Amphibious Landing Exercise (Phiblex).

Indonesia's fleet of Russian F-16 and Sukhoi fighter jets will be among the aircraft taking part in the exercise.

The Filipino president said both the countries were supportive of him on the issue.

Singapore denies supporting the Philippines' push for arbitration over the territory's ownership.

Ash Carter's comments follow Rodrigo Duterte's statement that Manila wants to end war games with the US.

China's state-run newspaper has stood by its story.

Around 40 Chinese bombers, warplanes and air tankers passed through the strategic Miyato Strait on 25 September.

Japan and US accept tribunal ruling that states China has 'no legal basis' to claim resources in the South China Sea.

Japan is stepping up its activities apparently in response to what it sees as Chinese aggression in the region.

The paper says the US has no 'right' to advise China on restraining North Korea.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said he hopes Manila can meet Beijing halfway.

Visiting Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc stresses bilateral cooperation with China.

The joint drills will include a focus on 'seizing and controlling' of islands and shoals, the Chinese navy says.