The competing claims are reigniting tensions in the South China Sea and coincide with joint military drills between the U.S.

The Philippines pushed back by unfurling its own flag at disputed Sandy Cay, condemning China's "illegal presence." ...

BEIJING — China says six Filipinos landed on a tiny outcropping that both countries claim in the South China Sea , days after ...

Both countries have planted flags on a collection of sand bars, extending the clash over the area between Beijing and Manila, ...

The standoff over Sandy Cay, which lies close to military outposts built by both Beijing and Manila, was the latest between ...

There is “no truth whatsoever” to the China Coast Guard declaration that it has seized the Pag-asa (Sandy) Cay, National ...

THE CHINESE coastguard has seized control of a reef near a Philippine military base, threatening to inflame tensions in the ...

An expert has warned such moves by China can be used to support "significant territorial claims" in the South China Sea.

The Philippines has accused China of falsely claiming it had taken control of a sandbank near Pag-asa Island in the South ...

The White House has described the situation as 'deeply concerning' as the dispute between China and the Philippines continues ...

China seized an island in the South China Sea, unfurling its flag amid growing tensions with the Philippines over territorial ...

MANILA, Philippines — There was no Chinese seizure of Sandy Cay near Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea, ...