World Aug 13 U.S. deployed 2 warships after Chinese ships collided with smaller Philippine vessel By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World May 25 Watch 6:39 Why global tensions are rising in the South China Sea amid recent clashes Nearly a quarter of global maritime trade goes through the South China Sea. In recent years, it’s become the site of clashes between Chinese coast guard ships and Philippine vessels as Beijing tries to exert its claim to virtually the… By John Yang, Gerard Edic, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery
World Jul 27 Philippine supply ship reaches disputed shoal without incident a week after deal with China It was the first Philippine government supply trip to the Second Thomas Shoal, which has been the scene of increasingly violent confrontations between Chinese and Philippine forces, since the two countries reached a deal a week ago to prevent clashes, the Department… By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Jul 21 Chinese, Philippine diplomats reach agreement aiming to end clashes at South China Sea shoal China and the Philippines reached a deal they hope will end confrontations at the most fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine government said Sunday. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Jul 16 China, Philippines establish presidential hotline to bridge disputes over South China Sea The agreement came after Chinese and Philippine officials dealing with the territorial disputes held talks in Manila on July 2. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
Jun 17 Chinese vessel collides with Philippine ship in latest South China Sea confrontation By David Rising, Associated Press China has been at odds with many other countries in the Asia-Pacific for years over its sweeping maritime claims, including almost all of the South China Sea. Continue reading
Jun 04 Philippines says China coast guard seized food dropped by plane for Filipino forces in disputed sea By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The Philippine military chief says the Chinese coast guard seized one of four food packs dropped by a plane for Filipino navy personnel at a territorial outpost that has been surrounded by Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. Continue reading
May 08 U.S. and Philippine forces sink mock enemy ship in disputed South China Sea By Jim Gomez, Aaron Favila, Associated Press Washington and Beijing have been on a collision course over China’s increasingly assertive actions to defend its vast territorial claims in the South China Sea. Continue reading
Apr 12 U.S. and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The U.S. and Filipino foreign and defense ministers and national security advisers met to discuss strategic and military issues Friday. Continue reading
Dec 10 Philippines says Chinese coast guard used water cannons against its vessels for 2nd day By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The Chinese coast guard targeted Philippine vessels with water cannon blasts Sunday and rammed one of them, causing damage and endangering Filipino crew members off a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said. Continue reading