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Vietnam says China attacked fishing boat near disputed islands

Vietnam says China attacked fishing boat near disputed islands

It says assailants beat the crew with iron bars and confiscated their catch.

China holds drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal

China holds drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal

The exercises took place as the Philippines, the U.S. and allies held joint drills in the South China Sea.

Japanese destroyer makes first Taiwan Strait transit

Japanese destroyer makes first Taiwan Strait transit

The JS Sazanami was sailing alongside an Australian destroyer and a New Zealand supply ship.

Singapore commissions 2 new submarines

Singapore commissions 2 new submarines

The city state now has a fleet of six submarines, with two more expected to arrive by 2028.

China hits back at Biden’s ‘hot mic’ comment on aggression

China hits back at Biden’s ‘hot mic’ comment on aggression

Beijing labels the Quad a US tool to ‘contain China and perpetuate hegemony.’

Despite constant hovering by Chinese ships, Malaysia expands South China Sea drilling

But Beijing may 'ratchet up the pressure' as Malaysia widens drilling operations, says a U.S. think tank report.

China hits back at Biden’s ‘hot mic’ comment on aggression

China hits back at Biden’s ‘hot mic’ comment on aggression

Beijing labels the Quad a US tool to ‘contain China and perpetuate hegemony.’

White multi-story buildings that housed two Philippine offshore gaming operators can be seen from the window of the town hall in Bamban, Tarlac province, northern Philippines, Sept. 23, 2024.

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The fishing boat involved in the alleged attack arrives in Sa Ky port, Quang Ngai province on Sept. 30, 2024.

China denies injuring ‘illegal’ Vietnamese fishing crew

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China's foreign ministry said law enforcement was ‘professional and restrained.’

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Quad countries to launch joint maritime patrol activities

Quad countries to launch joint maritime patrol activities

Leaders of Australia, India and Japan held a weekend summit hosted by the U.S. president.

A P-8A Poseidon taxis into position at Misawa Air Base, Misawa, Japan on May 13, 2022.

US Navy flies maritime patrol aircraft through Taiwan Strait

China responded to US flight by scrambling aircraft to ‘safeguard sovereignty.’

Vietnam coast guard vessels taking part in live fire drills, Sept. 5-11, 2024.

Vietnam coast guard holds rare live fire exercise

This photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows the BRP Teresa Magbanua as it arrives at a port in Puerto Princesa city, Palawan province, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2024.

Philippines says it did not surrender Sabina Shoal to China

An aerial-image showing the Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) being surrounded on Sept. 1, 2024, near Sabina Shoal by ships of the Chinese navy, coast guard, and maritime militia.

Philippine coast guard ship leaves disputed shoal in South China Sea

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