Vietnam has quietly expanded its foothold in the South China Sea. Unlike with China, the rest of the region is turning a blind eye. The post Vietnam Is Also Expanding Its Foothold in the South China Sea appeared first on World Politics Review.

Malaysia, the current ASEAN rotating chair, aims to expedite the completion of a Code of Conduct (COC) on international maritime issues by 2026. Malaysia is one of several countries involved in maritime disputes with China, which centre around the South China Sea.

KUALA LUMPUR -- The U.S., European Union countries and Japan have increased the deployment of warships in the South China Sea in the last year to send "a message" to Beijing to respect territorial sovereignty and international law amid an escalation of confrontations in the disputed waters, according to diplomats.

Philippines defence secretary warns that country will take action against China’s increasing aggression in the disputed waters.

Seawoman Second Class Stephane Villalon's voice reverberated on the bridge of her Philippine ship as she issued a radio challenge to a much larger Chinese Coast Guard vessel in a disputed area of the South China Sea.

A woman’s patience, composure and the ability to respond or to communicate with empathy makes us unique,’ a member of the Angels of the Sea team says.