As geopolitical tensions escalate in the South China Sea, experts are raising alarms about the potential risks to global trade. The region, a crucial maritime passage for economic giants including China, Japan, and India, has seen a surge in confrontations that could disrupt some of the busiest shipping routes in the world as detailed in a report by CNBC.

Global trade faces risk as tensions rise in South China Sea

China’s hegemonic ambitions and brazen acts of aggression in the South China Sea (SCS) pose significant threats to regional stability and the sanctity of international maritime law.

China’s hegemonic ambitions, brazen aggression in SCS: Threat to regional peace, stability, int'l order

The Philippines’ National Security Council (NSC) said Monday evening (June 17) that China used “dangerous maneuvers, including ramming and towing,” to interfere with a routine resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea.

China used 'dangerous maneuvers' to harass Philippine supply ship in South China Sea

The Philippines slammed China, on Tuesday (Mar 5) for its “dangerous manoeuvres” in the disputed South China Sea saying that at least four Filipino crew members were left injured after Chinese ships had fired water cannons at one of its vessels, which also sustained damage.

Manila slams Beijing for ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ in South China Sea; 4 Filipino crew members injured

Beijing warned that the remnants of its recently launched Long March 5 might hit an area of the South China Sea, on Tuesday (Dec 26). The maritime safety administration warned that the rocket debris of its most powerful launch vehicle is expected to fall off the coast of China’s island province of Hainan between 11:00 am (local time) and noon.

Beijing warns rocket remnants to hit South China Sea amid ongoing dispute with Philippines

The Philippines has rejected China’s demand to remove its naval ship anchored on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, its defence chief said on Thursday, adding that Chinese coast guard ships should leave the area and stop blocking Manila’s supply boats.

Philippines rejects China’s demand to remove ship from disputed South China Sea shoal

Reports say an article published by a Chinese website eight years ago has gone viral in the Communist nation which detailed future wars with Taiwan, Russia and India.

'China will beat Russia in war': Bizarre article that also talks about reunifying Taiwan, taking Arunachal Pradesh from India goes viral after 8 years

SIMBEX: India-Singapore naval drill in South China Sea

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called out bullying in the South China Sea on Monday and warned the UN Security Council that a conflict "would have serious global consequences for security and for commerce," sparking a strong rebuke from China.

US, China trade barbs at UN over South China Sea

As the US and Indonesian military personnel began joint drills as part of Garuda Shield exercises, China announced it will hold military exercises from Friday in the South China Sea.

China to hold military exercises in South China Sea

Malaysian authorities have detained nearly 60 Chinese nationals for trespassing into the Southeast Asian country`s waters. Along with these Chinese nationals, six Chinese registered fishing vessels were also seized by the maritime authorities.

Malaysia captures 60 Chinese nationals and 6 vessels for trespassing

Philippine navy chief has called for a diplomatic protests against the two Chinese research ships that have been present in the disputed area of the South China Sea for the last few days.

Philippine navy chief calls diplomatic protest against Chinese ‘provocation’ in South China Sea

The South China Sea is a shared home for countries in the region and should not be a wrestling ground for international politics, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday in an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency.

South China Sea should not be wrestling ground for international politics, says China

The Trump administration has rejected Beijing's maritime claims in the South China Sea. This has drifted into a conflict that has pitted China against several Southeast Asian countries with competing claims at a time of already-strained relations between Washington and Beijing. Watch report.

South China Sea tensions: Chinese claim over S.China Sea rejected by US