It communicates with the East China Sea via the Taiwan Strait, the Philippine Sea via the Luzon Strait, the Sulu Sea via the straits around Palawan, the Java Sea via the Karimata and Bangka …

Nov 2, 2025 · The South China Sea is the largest marginal sea of the western Pacific. Some 1 million to 60 million years ago, it rifted and then collapsed as a result of seafloor spreading.

Latest news on the South China Sea, including South China Sea conflict, South China Sea dispute, the Philippines, and China military updates.

3 days ago · The presence of the Nimitz in the South China Sea comes amid tensions between China and the Philippines, an American ally, over Scarborough shoal.

Sep 17, 2024 · Explore how China’s claims over the South China Sea have antagonized competing countries and track the latest developments with CFR's Global Conflict Tracker.

Mar 22, 2025 · The South China Sea is an invaluable resource, but it is crucial to apportion its waters to balance the interests of surrounding nations and prevent a single country, like China, …

Nov 1, 2025 · U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges Southeast Asian nations to strengthen their maritime forces to counter China's actions in the South China Sea.

Oct 12, 2025 · Stay on top of South China Sea latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Oct 26, 2025 · A US Navy helicopter and a fighter jet both crashed in the same half-hour on Sunday during separate routine operations over the South China Sea, with all crew members …

May 25, 2025 · Nearly a quarter of the world's maritime trade goes through the South China Sea, which sits between China and a number of Asian nations, including Vietnam, the Philippines, …