Philippines says more US Typhon missiles ‘very welcome’ despite China’s warnings Army spokesman says more of the advanced missile launchers would accelerate training as regional tensions simmer ...

A voyage in the South China Sea revealed the challenge as a flotilla of wooden fishing boats drew an armada of Chinese warships and coast guard vessels.

Friends and colleagues of Bill Birtles, the Australian Broadcasting Corp.’s correspondent in Beijing, gathered in his apartment last Wednesday for a final round of drinks before his departure ...

The South China Morning Post collected 12 prizes at a ceremony for the annual Hong Kong News Awards on Friday, as the city’s leader urged journalists to uphold professionalism amid increased ...

China’s defence ministry has warned the Philippines against “self-inflicted destruction” by hosting US missile systems and denounced Manila’s plan to encourage fishermen to operate in ...

Espionage accusations between China and the Philippines risk escalating bilateral tensions, with fallout expected to spill into economic ties and dampen Chinese investment in the Southeast Asian ...

The Philippines remains dangerously under-equipped to counter China’s growing undersea operations in the South China Sea, analysts warn, as joint anti-submarine drills with Japan spotlight the ...

Analysts say quiet incursions are part of a deliberate effort by China to normalise its presence in previously unpatrolled areas.

The Philippines ’ defence chief has called on Beijing to engage in good-faith negotiations over the South China Sea, stressing that China still has a long way to go to earn Manila’s trust.

Analysts say the agreement ‘commits both states to a status quo’ and urge the Philippines to hold firm on its South China Sea stance.

Journalists in the Philippines expressed outrage after Chinese officials accused them of manipulating videos to make Manila appear as the victim.