A fresh diplomatic row between the Philippines and China has intensified tensions over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. A war of words over remarks by China’s ambassador comes amid continuing maritime friction, adding to tensions over territorial claims and regional security.

Diplomatic row erupts over Scarborough Shoal

China has urged the Philippines to stop what it called “provocations” after Manila sent a supply vessel to deliver provisions to a grounded warship at Ren’ai Jiao on September 24. The China Coast Guard accused the Philippines of violating commitments and undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea.

China warns Philippines to stop 'provocations' as Manila sends supplies to grounded warship

Taiwan has scrambled its ageing French-made Mirage fighter jets during the annual Han Kuang war games, demonstrating how the aircraft could be rapidly re-armed and returned to combat during a conflict with China. Crews at Hsinchu air base showcased the rapid attachment of Magic II and MICA air-to-air missiles, while ground teams rehearsed repairing bomb- and missile-damaged runways and taxiways. The 10-day exercises are focused on strengthening Taiwan's readiness for a potential Chinese attack.

Taiwan steps up military, civilian preparedness

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr denounced China yesterday in a veiled rebuke in his State of the Nation Address, vowing that his government would defend a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s expansive claims in the disputed South China Sea, and saying that Filipinos “do not yield” to conquerors.

Philippines: Lawmakers applaud Marcos' strong stance on maritime claims

Tensions in the South China Sea are boiling over again. For the second straight day, China's Coast Guard fired water cannons at Philippine government vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, with Manila saying one Chinese ship came within just 7 metres of a Philippine fisheries boat, creating what officials called a 'serious risk of collision'.

China fires water cannons near Scarborough Shoal

Philippines releases shocking footage of China Coast Guard firing water cannon at PH vessel in South China Sea. Watch the full video to know more on this.

South China Sea clash: Chinese Coast Guard blasts Philippine ship with water cannons

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Philippines in a show of solidarity as Washington strongly condemns Beijing's latest dangerous and aggressive maritime actions in the contested South China Sea.

South China Sea clash: Philippine military says China injured sailor in Sea clash

As tensions simmer in the South China Sea, the U.S. has provided the Philippines with advanced solar-powered sea drones capable of operating for 30 days without a crew. The systems are designed to track maritime threats, illegal fishing and gray-zone activities in contested waters. The transfer follows shortly after a multiday U.S.-Philippine coast guard exercise in the South China Sea.

US Hands Philippines $13M Sea Drones to Boost Maritime Surveillance 

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