12 Chinese fishermen to be released by the Philippines

A court in the Philippines has issued an order for the release of 12 Chinese fishermen who were arrested and sentenced to long-term jail time for fishing in Philippine territory, the Philippine daily newspaper the Chinese Commercial News reported.

Balikatan: US-Philippines drill escalates tension in S. China Sea

The ongoing US-Philippines military drill, which apparently targets China, and the predicted passage of US Navy vessels near China's Nansha Islands are designed to serve US interests at the cost of China's, observers said.

Balikatan: Military drills involving US, Philippines begin. Australian forces are also participating

Annual military drills involving the United States and the Philippines kicked off Monday with more than 5,000 U.S. troops taking part.

US, Philippines hold war games as China flexes muscles

Thousands of US and Filipino soldiers will on Monday launch annual war games that this year are being seen as a show of strength in the face of China`s increasing assertiveness in the region.

China rejects US criticism of South China Sea activities

China on Tuesday rejected US criticism of China's reef construction in the South China Sea and urged the US side to stop "groundless" accusations.

Asia-Pacific leaders to avoid S. China Sea in post-summit statement

Asia-Pacific leaders gathering in the Philippines for an economic summit are most likely to omit any reference to high tensions in the South China Sea when they release a joint statement, a draft of it showed Wednesday.

China tells Obama to keep out of South China Sea disputes

Beijing said on Nov. 18 US President Barack Obama should not get involved in disputes in the South China Sea, after he demanded an end to artificial island building in the hotly contested region.

Obama Calls for ‘Bold Steps’ to Quell Tensions in South China Sea

President Barack Obama said bold measures should be taken to try to ease growing strains over the South China Sea, where six governments including the Philippines have overlapping claims.  

Confirman el vuelo de un bombardero estadounidense sobre el territorio reclamado por China

El Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos ha confirmado este jueves que un bombardero estadounidense B-52 sobrevoló las islas artificiales chinas en el mar de la China Meridional. Estas islas fueron construidas por Pekín, que las considera su territorio, informa RIA Novosti.

China defends lighthouses construction in South China Sea

China responded on Tuesday to the Philippines' criticism of lighthouses constructed in the South China Sea, saying "these actions do not change the status quo there".

China says lighthouses significantly improve navigation safety

Chinese Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the two lighthouses recently built on reefs in the South China Sea will help guide passing vessels and significantly improve navigation safety.

China Completes Major New Runway in South China Sea

Satellite imagery shows that China has completed construction on a main runway on a Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea.

China Reclaimed More Land in Disputed Spratlys Than We Thought (Pentagon)

China’s construction of artificial islands in the South China Sea sent Washington into a panic. But according to a new Pentagon report, the US now believes the land reclamation project to be even larger than initially predicted.

China to complete land reclamation of construction on some Nansha Islands soon

The land reclamation project of China's construction on some stationed islands and reefs of the Nansha Islands, as planned, will be completed in the upcoming days, according to relevant Chinese competent departments.

China denies enhancing maritime strength by construction on Nansha Islands

China on Wednesday reiterated its construction activities on the Nansha islands and reefs are lawful, reasonable and justified, refuting accusations of enhancing its maritime strength by doing so.

China Slams Philippines for 'Illegal Construction' in South China Sea

The Philippines' "illegal" construction activities on the disputed Spratly Islands violate the code of conduct in the South China Sea, China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement Tuesday.

China tells Philippines, Vietnam to cease intrusive action at sea

China told the Philippines and Vietnam on Wednesday to halt all intrusive action on China-owned islands in the South China Sea, following its rejection of concerns voiced by ASEAN.

Philippines Urges Strong ASEAN Statement Against China

The Philippines' foreign minister on Sunday told his counterparts from the 10-member Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) that China is “poised to take de facto control” of the South China Sea through its reclamation work on disputed reefs there.

China refutes Philippine president's South China Sea accusation

China on Wednesday said Philippine President Benigno Aquino's recent accusation that China is building on islands in the South China Sea was "unreasonable" and the Philippines' occupation was the root cause of disputes between the two countries.

Beijing rejects US ‘force’ accusations. (Obama’s claims about South China Sea disputes unjustified)

China on Friday hit back at US President Barack Obama's latest warning over the country's actions in the South China Sea, reiterating its stance in maintaining stability and peace in the region and called on the US to respect its efforts.