Second Thomas Shoal

As relations between Manila and Washington rapidly improve, Beijing is upping the intensity in disputed parts of the South China Sea.

The alleged incident took place close to Second Thomas Shoal in a disputed part of the South China Sea.

The head of the PCG announced that it would increase sea patrols and overflights to defend the country's maritime claims.

The Philippine Coast Guard claims that Chinese vessels have maneuvered dangerously close to Philippine ships on four occasions over the past year.

The South China Sea continues to be a perennial flashpoint, despite Duterte's best efforts to keep relations on an even keel.

Two Philippine ships headed for Second Thomas Shoal with food supplies for the Filipino forces there were blasted with water by Chinese coast guard vessels.

This incident is perhaps the first in which a Chinese navy vessel has harassed a civilian boat inside another nation's Exclusive Economic Zone.

Greg Poling joins the podcast to discuss revisions to U.S. South China Sea policy.

The ruling offers a glimpse into what to expect in the decision on the merits.

The Diplomat talks with Mayor Eugenio Bito-onon about governing an area in the middle of the South China Sea disputes.

The Philippines is doing repair work on a ground ship that hosts a small contingent of Philippine soldiers.