Philippine authorities on Monday raised the country's flag on Sandy Cay, debunking China’s claims that it had seized the area. “This operation affirms the Philippines’ sovereignty over the cays ...

BEIJING (AP) — The Philippines on Monday rejected China’s claim to a group of three sandbars in the South China Sea, after recent displays by both sides of their national flags on the ...

THE CHINESE coastguard has seized control of a reef near a Philippine military base, threatening to inflame tensions in the disputed region. Four Chinese coastguard officials dressed in black were ...

Members of Philippine maritime law enforcement agencies display a Philippine flag on a disputed reef on April 27, 2025. Photo: National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS).

hold the Philippine flag as they visit Sandy Cay 2 at the South China Sea. Picture: Alamy The Philippines has rejected China's claim to a group of three sandbars in the South China Sea, after recent ...

including one showing personnel displaying a Philippine flag on one of the sandbars. “This operation reflects the unwavering dedication and commitment of the Philippine Government to uphold the ...

China and the Philippines have both raised their flags to counter each other's claims over a tiny sandbank in the South China Sea, potentially starting a new standoff amid escalating tensions in ...

days after photos emerged of Chinese coast guard officers displaying a Chinese flag on the same group of sandbars. The back and forth over Sandy Cay is the latest flare-up in a long-running ...

as it raised the national flag on the small sandbank located just a few kilometers from a major Philippine military base, according to a report by The Japan Times. Images released by Chinese state ...