Disputed claims in the South China Sea

Map showing disputed claims in the South China Sea, including major outposts and facilities in the Spratly Islands.

Philippines accuses China of ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea
The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of "dangerous harassment" of Filipino boats in…
Three Filipino fishermen dead after boat ‘rammed’ in South China Sea
(Agence France Presse) -- Three Filipino fishermen are dead after their boat was "rammed" by…
NTF-WPS welcomes ASEAN support for peaceful resolution of disputes over South China Sea
(Eagle News)--The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) has welcomed the ASEAN’s…
Philippines condemns Chinese boats’ ‘illegal’ actions in South China Sea
By Pam Castro and Cecil Morella The Philippines condemned "illegal" actions by Chinese vessels on…
US VP Harris on South China Sea: Armed attack on PHL “would invoke US mutual defense commitments”
(Eagle News) -- United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday, Nov. 21, said an…