Tensions in the South China Sea have erupted once again after a maritime clash between Chinese and Philippine vessels near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, also known as Tiexian Jiao. The incident, ...

The Philippines occupies Second Thomas Shoal but China also claims it, and increasingly hostile clashes at sea have sparked fears of larger conflicts that could involve the United States.

The Philippines occupies Second Thomas Shoal but China also claims it, and increasingly hostile clashes at sea have sparked fears of larger conflicts that could involve the United States.

MANILA: The Philippines and China's "provisional agreement" on ... arrangement last month after multiple standoffs at the Second Thomas Shoal, where the Philippines in 1999 grounded a navy vessel ...

Since last year, hostilities between China and the Philippines have escalated in the disputed waters, particularly in Second Thomas Shoal, which is less than 200 nautical miles (370 kilometers ...

China and the Philippines have reached an agreement intended to end confrontations in the South China Sea that center around the Philippines-occupied Second Thomas Shoal, which China also claims ...

“China’s delayed efforts to restore tranquillity on Second Thomas Shoal may embolden the Philippines to take risky actions, expanding its infringement activities in areas such as Sabina ...

Maritime analysts say clashes between the Chinese and Philippine coastguards near a South China ... Philippines as a staging post to resupply troops on the Manila-controlled Second Thomas Shoal ...

The Philippines occupies Second Thomas Shoal but China also claims it, and increasingly hostile clashes at sea have sparked fears of larger conflicts that could involve the United States.

MANILA: The Philippines and China's "provisional agreement" on ... arrangement last month after multiple standoffs at the Second Thomas Shoal, where the Philippines in 1999 grounded a navy vessel ...