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US envvoy defends navy presence near Scarborough Shoal

United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson underscored the importance of recent American naval operations ...

Chinese ships collide during clash with Philippine vessel at contested Scarborough Shoal

In the latest South China Sea flare-up, PLA Navy and coastguard vessels appear to collide in video during encounter with ...

China's military says it 'drove away' US destroyer near Scarborough Shoal

China's military said on Wednesday it monitored and "drove away" a U.S. destroyer that sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the busy waterway of the South China Sea, while the U.S. Navy said ...

Philippines Voices Concern Over 'Dangerous' Chinese Actions After Scarborough Shoal Collision

On Monday, China's coast guard said it took necessary measures to expel Philippine vessels from waters around the Scarborough ...
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China and US trade barbs over destroyer passage near Scarborough Shoal

The Chinese military said on Wednesday (Aug 13) it monitored and "drove away" a US destroyer that sailed near the disputed ...

Are We Going to Scarborough Shoal?

China harasses a U.S. ally after its President says he’d back Taiwan.

China blames Philippine ships for ‘dangerous’ moves after rare crash between its own vessels in disputed shoal

China’s defence ministry accused Philippine Coast Guard vessels on Friday of “dangerous manoeuvres” in response to reports of ...

China tells US to rein in frontline forces after Scarborough Shoal ‘infringement’

Beijing protests over USS Higgins’ presence near Scarborough Shoal while American navy says its presence is lawful.