US Navy denies Chinese military report that it ‘drove away’ destroyerChina's military released a statement Wednesday that the destroyer Higgins entered the South China Sea unlawfully, according to several reports.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
US briefly deploys warships after Chinese military ships’ collisionThe U.S. Navy destroyer Higgins and littoral combat ship Cincinnati were shadowed by a Chinese navy ship, but no incidents were reported.5 weeks ago
US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoalThe joint patrol on Tuesday over the Scarborough Shoal was the first by the longtime treaty allies since President Donald Trump took office again.7 months ago
US military open to escorting Philippine ships in South China SeaAdm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility, depending on consultations under the allies’ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.13 months ago
China fires water cannons at Philippine ships in South China SeaThe incident occurred near Scarborough Shoal, one of two hotly disputed areas where confrontations between the two countries have flared since last year.17 months ago
US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China saysThe U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”22 months ago
