China has revealed plans to construct a deep-sea research facility at a depth of 6,000 feet beneath the South China Sea, a move that could significantly advance marine exploration, resource extraction,

Whatever happens in the near term, it is obvious that there is a serious arms race occurring for dominance in the South China Sea.

Manila says it is, alongside allies, ready to "counteract" any attempt by Beijing to restrict flights in airspace over the disputed South China Sea.

Teodoro casts China’s actions in the South China Sea as a sinister plot to “restrict freedom of flights” and navigation. This is a textbook case of swapping the label on the bottle. Western narratives love to conflate China’s lawful activities in its own territories with “bullying” or “restricting freedom.

A Cambodian official said his government would welcome a request from the United States for its ships to visit Ream Naval Base.

Faced with a renewed US trade war, economic headwinds and growing geopolitical pressures, China is actively seeking closer ties with the Global South, a strategy the country's top diplomat has described as "seeking strength through unity".

He said working with the bloc would include stepping up communication, staying clear of disturbances, and building consensus for an early conclusion of the Code of Conduct in the SCS...

Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday sought to present China as a source of stability in the world amid turbulent times, saying Beijing would fight for peace while staunchly defending its interests. Wang,