UNCOVERED: South china sea - Caught on Camera

Chinese work gathering pace on Antelope Reef in South China Sea, latest satellite images show

Chinese construction at Antelope Reef is well underway, aiming to develop a significant military runway. Analysts project its completion by mid-2027, which would strengthen Beijing's military presence in the South China Sea. Satellite imagery reveals extensive ongoing work including grading and compacting the runway foundation. The base could significantly extend…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Watch: Chinese coast guard vessel rams civilian Philippine boat in South China Sea

In a troubling turn of events, a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided with a boat from the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources while it was refueling local fishermen. Although the Philippine vessel sustained structural damage, no injuries were reported. China claims that the Philippine boat ignored warnings and…

The Times of India · Sep 18

China’s defence chief warns against ‘historical revisionism’ in apparent Japan message

China's Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations to avoid provocative acts and historical revisionism. He spoke at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum amid regional tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea. Dong called for a multipolar world marked by partnership rather than alliances. He warned against actions that seek personal…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coin

Taiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China Sea. Tensions with China persist over these disputed maritime regions. The United States maintains unofficial relations and arms sales with Taiwan. Preventing Chinese regional hegemony remains a primary US…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea matter to the US and the world

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham faced criticism for saying national security was “not my thing” during a debate about Taiwan and the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Aug 20

US navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power

USS Benfold lost power after ‘engineering casualty’ leaving sailors without galley services, toilets and air conditioning

The Guardian - US · Aug 17

Survivors rise to 48 with more missing after Vietnamese ship sinks in South China Sea

The number of survivors of a cargo ship that sank off a Chinese-occupied shoal in the South China Sea has risen to 48 as search and rescue crews hunt for more people who went down with the vessel

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Vietnamese cargo ship sinks near disputed reef; search on for 23 crew members

Rescue teams are searching for twenty-three crew members after a Vietnamese cargo ship sank. Thirty-nine individuals were successfully rescued from the vessel which encountered trouble Saturday evening. Chinese and Vietnamese ships and a helicopter are actively involved in the extensive search operation. The Khoi Nguyen 18 cargo ship was carrying…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

23 missing, 39 rescued after Vietnamese cargo vessel sinks in South China Sea

At least 23 people were missing while 39 were rescued after a Vietnamese vessel sank in the South China Sea, prompting an ongoing search operation on Sunday, China's state broadcaster CCTV reported.

The Times of India · Jul 26

China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila

Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine fisheries vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Jul 24