Clashes between China and the Philippines continued for a second day near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Beijing initiated military drills in the South China Sea.

A decade after a historic ruling, Philippine fishermen report little change at Scarborough Shoal, fearing harassment by Chinese vessels in the prized fishing waters.

China has identified a rare coral reef blue hole within the Scarborough Shoal, a hotly contested feature in the South China Sea, which is now a major flashpoint in the region.

The Philippines fears a permanent Chinese takeover of Scarborough Shoal and is strengthening its military, acquiring weapons from the US and Japan, and deepening alliances to deter potential aggression.

China has reportedly removed the floating platform it had previously placed inside the Scarborough Shoal, with the mission now declared 'completed'.

Experts and military officials are expressing concerns about China's intentions regarding a floating platform observed inside Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). The article explores what is known about the platform and the fears surrounding China's plans in the area.

The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea has confirmed the presence of a 'floating structure' inside the lagoon of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), prompting an investigation into its nature and origin.

Satellite images confirmed the presence of a new structure at the entrance to the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, which subsequently disappeared days later.

The Philippines has rejected Beijing's claim of sovereignty over the entire Scarborough Shoal, an atoll effectively controlled by China but also claimed by the Philippines, where sovereignty has never been formally established.

The Philippines has accused China's coast guard of using water cannons and dangerous maneuvers to block its vessels bringing aid to Filipino fishermen near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

Four Chinese warships reportedly confronted a Philippine Navy vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in a rare standoff. The incident occurred on the same day Manila concluded joint military drills with the US and its allies.

The Philippine defense secretary has warned of heightened Chinese military activity around Scarborough Shoal, expressing fears that China may move to seize full control of the disputed atoll.

The Philippines has expressed fears of Chinese expansion in the South China Sea after a floating Chinese platform was spotted at Scarborough Shoal, vowing to block any permanent structures.

China announced it carried out a scientific expedition, including deploying a floating platform, at the Scarborough Shoal, amidst ongoing tensions with the Philippines over the disputed South China Sea atoll.

The Philippines has accused China of constructing an artificial structure at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, citing aerial monitoring by its National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea.

Satellite images obtained by Reuters last week confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance to Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, which later disappeared.

China has deployed patrols to the Scarborough Shoal following warnings from the Philippines regarding a perceived threat in the disputed waters.

Today's headlines include updates on 'Safer Cities' initiatives, the situation in Scarborough Shoal, and general news related to Iran.

For the first time the China Coast Guard was documented announcing a "clearing operation" near the shoal.

The Chinese coastguard has revealed its growing dependence on aerial drones for daily training and operations at the Scarborough Shoal, as detailed in a recent Lunar New Year post.

Wu Shicun, a prominent Chinese maritime expert, discusses why Beijing is not ruling out construction activities at Scarborough Shoal, a contentious area in the South China Sea dispute.

The People's Liberation Army dispatched vessels and aircraft to the South China Sea in response to joint US-Philippine maritime drills near Scarborough Shoal. This comes a day after Manila reported the exercises.

Historical research by former Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio indicates that Scarborough Shoal, where China has established floating structures, is part of Philippine territory.

An opinion piece argues that a Chinese base at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) would constitute a sovereign red line for the Philippines, enabling a chokehold over the Luzon Strait and increased surveillance.

Members of the House of Representatives called for the immediate removal of a floating platform placed by the Chinese government within the waters of Panatag or Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

The Philippines has urged China to remove a floating platform and other structures from the disputed Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). This demand comes amid ongoing tensions over territorial claims in the South China Sea.

Satellite images briefly revealed a suspected structure at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, which later disappeared. Separately, satellite imagery also exposed a massive new 120-meter sail-free submarine, raising questions about naval developments.

The Philippines is investigating reports of a possible new structure at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

China's military has been observed conducting patrols in the vicinity of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

Tensions are escalating between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, with China reportedly strengthening its blockade of the Scarborough Shoal.

China's Global Times reports on renewed tensions with the Philippines over Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal), asserting that historical proof of Chinese sovereignty is "ironclad."