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A Taiwanese Coast Guard patrol ship, Kaohsiung (CG 129), is seen during a rescue drill near the coast of Itu Aba, which the Taiwanese call Taiping, at the South China Sea, November 29, 2016. REUTERS/J.R Wu
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China says it is 'safeguarding order' around Taiwan-controlled South China Sea atoll
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A satellite view of Yagong Reef in the Crescent Group of the Paracel Islands of the South China Sea, April 2, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT. DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO.
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New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-up
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A satellite view of Antelope Reef in the South China Sea, July 19, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT. DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO.
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China completes first stage of work at disputed South China Sea reef, images show
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during a press conference after declaring a state of national emergency amid rising fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, March 25, 2026. Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS
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14/08/2026
Chinese Coast Guard and Philippine Navy vessels during an encounter at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea July 20, 2026 in this screen grab from handout video. Jay Tarriela via X/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. VERIFICATION - Date and location from timestamp from corroborating footage and satellite image. - Paints on the vessel matched file images of China Coast Guard boats. - Man wearing a brown shirt and a hat mat seated in the bow of the darker
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China says it drove away Philippine vessels in fresh South China Sea incident
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian gestures during a press conference in Beijing, China March 20, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
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Australia's foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial conference with Australia on the sidelines of the 59th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Pasay, metro Manila on July 22, 2026. TED ALJIBE/Pool via REUTERS
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Australia's Wong says region faces choice about its response to South China Sea 'aggression'
22/07/2026
Philippine Navy personnel and China Coast Guard personnel clash near a grounded Philippine warship at Second Thomas Shoal, in the South China Sea, July 20, 2026. cnsphoto via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS
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Philippines, China summon each other's envoys over South China Sea incident
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China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea encounter
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'South China Sea Arbitration Award' undermines China-Philippines relations and regional stability - Ambassador
14/07/2026
A drone view shows fishing vessels docked in San Salvador, Masinloc, Zambales province, Philippines, July 8, 2026. As the Philippines marks the 10th anniversary of the July 12, 2016, international arbitral ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
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South China Sea joint statement says China's maritime claims have no basis
13/07/2026
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China conducts patrols around Scarborough Shoal in disputed South China Sea
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A structure, which the Philippine Coast Guard said was likely deployed by Chinese research vessels, floats at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, in this handout image released on June 10, 2026. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
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Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building
10/06/2026
Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 30, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Chia
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ASEAN chief expects conclusion of South China Sea COC negotiations this year
01/06/2026

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