

How many remained Chinese vessels docking near Whitson Reef, video
Philippines Commanding General Cirilito Sobejana said on April 11 that 28 Chinese ships were still illegally appearing in Vietnam's Spratly (Truong Sa) Archipelago, comparing to 200 ones reported on March 7.

China holds military drills in Bien Dong Sea this week
February 03, 2021 | 09:19
China is reportedly set to carry out military drills in disputed Bien Dong Sea waters all over this week, China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) reported.

Vietnam responses to adoption of China's Coast Guard Law
January 30, 2021 | 08:21
Vietnam demands that relevant countries respect its sovereignty, sovereign right and jurisdiction in the Bien Dong Sea, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on January 29 in response to reporters’ query regarding the adoption of the Coast Guard Law by the Chinese National People’s Congress Standing Committee.

Philippines responds to China's new bill to allow Coast Guard to open fire
January 27, 2021 | 10:12
The Philippines has recently raised its voice about China's enactment of a new custom bill, which allows its Coast Guard to use weapons against foreign ships.

US force enters Bien Dong Sea right after China grants weapon fire rights to Coast Guard
January 25, 2021 | 11:25
The US carrier strike group Theodore Roosevelt entered the Bien Dong Sea on January 23 to carry out maritime security operations, a day after China enacted laws allowing the Coast Guard to use weapons.

South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea): Japan joins battle of diplomatic notes
January 23, 2021 | 08:28
Japan has joined a battle of diplomatic notes over the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) dispute, adding to pressure on Beijing over its expansive claims in the strategically important waterway.

Chinese companies sanctioned by US to pull a new oil rig to Bien Dong Sea
January 20, 2021 | 15:14
CGTV reports that China plans to pull a semi-submersible deep-water oil rig into the Bien Dong Sea in June.

The Indonesian patrol vessel blocked the Chinese research vessel in Sunda Strait
January 20, 2021 | 15:11
A Chinese research vessel has been identified in the waters of Indonesia with its tracking system turned off, authorities said on Thursday, amid concerns in the region about Beijing’s maritime conduct.

Phu Yen holds ceremony to encourage efforts of protecting sea and islands sovereignty
January 20, 2021 | 09:39
Border Guard Command, the People's Committee of Phu Yen province, and the Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade held the ceremony named "Towards the country's sovereignty of sea and islands" on January 19.

China flaunts warships to impose threats in the Bien Dong Sea
January 19, 2021 | 14:01
Over the past few days, Beijing's propaganda apparatus has released flaunting images of warships to impose threats on countries in the Bien Dong Sea, said Thanh Nien.

What Japan says about UK's plan to send aircraft carrier group to Asia seas
January 16, 2021 | 07:17
Defense Minister of Japan Nobuo Kishi on January 14 has hailed the UK’s plan to dispatch an aircraft carrier strike group to waters in the western Pacific.

Japan News: China test fires "carrier killer" missiles at moving ship
January 14, 2021 | 16:10
China launched several anti-ship ballistic missiles in the South China Sea last August. However, according to Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, the fire did not fall into the sea but hit moving ships.

Vietnamese French published 200-page photo book about homeland's island
January 13, 2021 | 06:43
Nguyen Thanh Tong, former Vice President of the Vietnamese Community in France, has just published "Homeland's Sea and Islands" - a photo book with nearly 200 pages. The book consists of unforgettable memories of the 2016 visit to Truong Sa archipelago and DK1 rigs.

Vietnam, China talk sea area off mouth of Tonkin Gulf
January 09, 2021 | 07:31
Vietnam and China agreed to step up negotiations on the delimitation of the waters beyond the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin and cooperation for mutual development in the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea).

Cambodia on process to exploit oil in waters near Vietnam
January 04, 2021 | 14:09
After years of pursuing an oil exploitation plan in the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia has just announced that it is about to "receiving the fruits".

China's move on Bien Dong Sea: Year-end intimidation game
January 01, 2021 | 11:45
China has just announced a series of exercises in the Bien Dong Sea that lasted from the end of December 2020 to early January 2021.

China holds simultaneous exercises in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
December 31, 2020 | 07:13
The PLA Navy is holding three 10-day exercises simultaneously after year of delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

China to launch new maritime law: Is it time to sue the power to IJC?
December 30, 2020 | 14:56
The Chinese government has just announced the draft maritime law and plans to pass it soon. This may be a warning sign of increasing maritime encroachments from China ships to countries in the Bien Dong (South China) Sea and the East China Sea in the coming time.

South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea): battle of diplomatic notes and law-abiding spirit
December 27, 2020 | 07:54
China's ongoing campaign in the South China Sea (known in Vietnam as Bien Dong Sea) - the vital waterway, in spite of the COVID-29 pandemic, has prompted blowback from Southeast Asia and beyond.

Vietnamese, Chinese coast guards conduct joint patrols in Tonkin Gulf
December 26, 2020 | 06:59
Vietnamese and Chinese coast guards successfully carry out a joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin on December 22-23, as a contribution to the waters of peace, stability, and mutually beneficial co-operation.

US rejects China ‘expelled’ its Navy warship near Truong Sa
December 25, 2020 | 16:48
The U.S. Navy has knocked back a Chinese claim that their forces chased a U.S. warship from disputed waters in the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea).