South China Sea Islands

China, Australia and coral sea

Chinese Warships Approach Australian Coast After South China Sea Encounter

Australia spotted three Chinese warships sailing near its coast as Beijing accused Canberra of sending a spy plane into its "territorial airspace" over the contested South China Sea. Newsweek has contacted the Australian and Chinese militaries for comment by email.

CBS News · 2d

Australia says Chinese fighter jet released flares that almost hit spy plane over South China Sea

China in turn accused the Australian plane of "deliberately" intruding into airspace over the disputed Paracel Islands,

The Star · 2h

Australia and China at odds over jets interaction over disputed sea

Canberra and Beijing are trading barbs over an incident between a Chinese fighter jet and Australia military plane.

China extends reach in South Pacific

Global Times · 7h

South China’s Hainan to start surveying 32 uninhabited islands

South China's Hainan Province will start survey work on 32 uninhabited islands and their surrounding waters that have potential for development in 2025, as part of the effort of the tropical island's local government to promote fine management of the sea areas and islands.

The Washington Post on MSN · 17h

China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal

No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the start of deep-sea mining.

Reuters · 2d

China sees 'in-depth' Cook Islands talks, partnership deal expected

China acknowledged a visit by the Cook Islands leader for the first time on Thursday, amid exasperation in New Zealand that it was not consulted about expected agreements involving the South Pacific nation,

National Interest on MSN6h

China’s Artificial Islands Are Teeming With Fighter Jets

China is stationing J-16 fighters in the South China Sea in an obvious attempt to assert greater control over the area.

3hon MSN

US allies say China's fighter jets are using dangerous tactics to warn off aircraft — like popping flares and chaff

Australia accused a Chinese fighter jet of popping its flares close to one of its military aircraft above the South China Sea ...

Manila relying on 'transparency initiative' to offset Beijing's moves in South China Sea

Crew members assigned to the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Sindangan say they knew their mission would involve facing off ...

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China seeks deeper trust with Cook Islands, Premier Li tells Prime Minister Mark Brown

Multiple cooperation deals signed as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown talk in Harbin, CCTV reports.

China unveils plan for deep sea ‘mega lab’ hidden 6,500ft beneath the waves in bitterly contested South China Sea

CHINA has unveiled plans for a deep-sea mega-lab that will be hidden 6,500ft down in the bitterly contested South China Sea. The underwater base will study “cold seep” ecosystems ...

6don MSN

Chinese construction risks turning the Yellow Sea into a flashpoint

South Korean spy satellites recently detected a telltale sign of Chinese expansionism in the Yellow Sea: a new structure.

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