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Conflict & Security · ChinaChina Conducts Patrols Around Scarborough Shoal
China's military has conducted combat readiness patrols around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command stated these patrols were a response to Philippine rights violations and provocative acts, though specific actions were not detailed.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaTaiwan official flags threat from 53 Chinese vessels
Taiwan's National Security Council secretary-general has highlighted a significant Chinese naval presence, posting a map of 53 vessels including warships and an aircraft carrier. He described the threat to Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines as 'obvious'.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaChina says US warship illegally entered waters near Sabina Shoal
China's military stated it tracked the USS Charleston after it allegedly "illegally intruded" into waters near Sabina Shoal. Beijing claims the US action infringes on its sovereign rights and jeopardizes regional peace, while the US Navy has not immediately responded.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaChina building runway on Antelope Reef, satellite images show
Satellite images show significant progress on a runway construction project by China on Antelope Reef in the Paracels. Analysts estimate the runway could be operational by mid-2027, potentially enhancing China's military reach in the South China Sea.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaChina builds new installations on Yagong Island in Paracels
New structures have been sighted on Yagong Island in the Paracel Islands, according to satellite imagery. Analysts suggest the construction could be the start of an early warning radar facility, potentially supporting installations on nearby Antelope Reef. Construction began in March and April.
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US Senator criticised for Taiwan remarks as South China Sea tensions rise
US Senator Darline Graham faced backlash after saying national security was 'not my thing' during a debate on Taiwan and the South China Sea. The regions are key to global trade and US-China relations, with Beijing asserting sovereignty over both despite international rulings and US support for Taiwan’s defence.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaChina completes first phase of military base on Antelope Reef in Paracel Islands
China has finished the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef, part of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. Satellite images reveal a 6 km artificial island with infrastructure analysts say will form part of Beijing’s largest military base in the region. No left-rated outlet reported the story.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificVietnam begins construction of largest domestically built anti-submarine warship
Vietnam has started building its largest domestically produced anti-submarine warship at the Song Thu Shipyard in Danang. The project, led by the defence ministry, aims to reduce reliance on imported military hardware and strengthen Vietnam’s naval capabilities amid ongoing maritime disputes with China.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 82 · Craft 68 · Hype 20![Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel, the Unaizah, on March 5, 2024 [File: Adrian Portugal/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2024-03-06T104328Z_2060213782_RC2CF6AAB875_RTRMADP_3_SOUTHCHINASEA-PHILIPPINES-1749106133.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS rejects China’s Scarborough Reef nature reserve as territorial claim
The US State Department condemned China’s attempt to enforce a 'national nature reserve' at Scarborough Reef, calling it a coercive effort to deny Filipino fishermen access and undermine regional stability. The dispute centres on China’s nine-dash line claim, rejected by an international tribunal in 2016.
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