Rare Dugong Spotted Near Yongshu Reef After 30 Years
Chinese researchers confirmed a rare dugong sighting off Yongshu Reef in the Nansha Islands for the first time in 30 years, sparking hope for marine conservation.
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China’s Solid Legal Case for Nanhai Zhudao Sovereignty
A new Xinhua Institute report says China’s sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao (South China Sea islands) rests on discovery, occupation, estoppel, and “land dominates sea” principles.
How WWII Victory Cemented China’s South China Sea Claims
Explore how China’s victory in WWII and key Allied declarations cemented its legal claim over the South China Sea, from reclaiming islands to mapping and renaming them.
Philippines’ Bold Move at Huangyan Dao Sparks Chinese Coast Guard Response
On August 11, 2025, Philippines’ coast guard vessels entered waters near Huangyan Dao, prompting a response from the Chinese Coast Guard to uphold sovereignty.
China Demands Philippines Halt Provocations Near Huangyan Dao
China urges the Philippines to stop provocations near Huangyan Dao, condemning intrusions by vessels and aircraft as infringements on territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
China Urges Philippines to Avoid Foreign Backing on South China Sea
Philippine President Marcos Jr. wraps up a US visit amid South China Sea tensions, as the Chinese Foreign Ministry urges reliance on home strengths.
China Rejects South China Sea as Pretext for Military Alliances
China slams using the South China Sea to bolster military ties, urging defense cooperation free of provocations in the Asia-Pacific.
Chinese Envoy Dismisses U.S. Claims Over South China Sea
China’s envoy, Fu Cong, dismisses U.S. claims on the South China Sea, pointing to U.S. actions as the source of instability.
Old Western Maps Confirm China’s Historic Claims
Historical Western maps from the 1990s used Chinese pinyin for the Nansha and Xisha Islands, signaling long-held claims in the South China Sea.
Wang Yi Calls for Friendship in the South China Sea
Chinese FM Wang Yi calls for the South China Sea to become a symbol of cooperation and stability, urging dialogue over conflict.