World Nov 20 Vice President Harris visits the Philippines amid South China Sea dispute By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Jul 12 International court rejects China’s claims in South China Sea An international court ruled Tuesday that China has no legal basis for its jurisdictional claims in the disputed South China Sea. It also said Beijing was violating the Philippines’ sovereign rights by constructing artificial islands there. By Larisa Epatko
World Apr 14 Watch 5:16 News Wrap: U.S. military announces South China Sea patrols In our news wrap Thursday, in response to Chinese military buildup in the contested South China Sea, the U.S. military announced that joint patrols with the Philippine Navy are under way to tamp down tensions in the region. Also, China… By PBS News Hour
World Apr 14 U.S. conducts joint patrols with Philippines in South China Sea MANILA, Philippines — In a military buildup certain to inflame tensions with China, the United States said Thursday it will be conducting joint South China Sea patrols — and eventually air patrols — with the Philippines. By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
World Dec 31 Was 2015 the end of America as a superpower? Year-end shows are usually a yawn. A few big events of the soon-to-be past year are duly noted and analyzed before the view shifts to the year to come. But 2015 has been truly remarkable. By P. J. Tobia
Jun 01 Watch 6:57 How far should U.S. go in South China Sea territory dispute? By PBS News Hour President Obama and Defense Secretary Ashton Carter have urged China to curb activities in the disputed South China Sea territory. Vietnam and other allies have also been advised to ease off. Should the U.S. do more to tamp down growing… Continue watching
May 16 5 things you should know about the South China Sea conflict By Tracy Wholf Despite pressure from the United States, China is not backing down from claiming controversial territory in the South China Sea as its own. While the U.S. has not taken an official position in the dispute, Sec. Kerry has emphasized the… Continue reading