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China's 'Dream' Drills Deep-Sea Basalt in South China Sea
China's 'Dream' ocean drilling vessel retrieved deep-sea basalt in the South China Sea, becoming the third nation to core hard rock from a deep basin.
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Science and TechnologyAsia
China's Dream Ship Drills 5,000m Deep-Sea Basalt
China's Mengxiang drilling ship recovered deep-sea basalt cores in the South China Sea, lifting its deep-sea coring capability to the 5,000-meter level.
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MilitaryAsia
China, Philippines Clash Over Scarborough Air Encounter
China accused a Philippine aircraft of illegally entering Huangyan Dao airspace, as Manila reported a dangerous J-16 intercept over the shoal.
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ScienceTechnology
China's 'Dream' Vessel Sets Deep-Sea Coring Record
China's Dream drilling vessel reached 5,000-meter-level deep-sea coring in the South China Sea, becoming the third nation to recover deep basin hard rock.
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MilitaryAsia Pacific
China Holds Joint Sea-Air Drills Near Scarborough Shoal
China's PLA Southern Theater Command held joint sea and air exercises near Scarborough Shoal, framing the drills as a warning to the Philippines.
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MilitaryAsia
China MND Vows to Curb Japan's 'New Militarism'
China's Defense Ministry warned Japan is accelerating 're-militarization,' vowing to curb what it calls a revival of militarism amid rising tensions.
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MaritimePolitics
China Coast Guard Patrols Scarborough Shoal With Reporters
China Coast Guard patrolled Scarborough Shoal's core waters with CCTV reporters aboard, projecting jurisdiction in the disputed South China Sea.
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Environment & EnergyChina
China's Deepwater Gas Push vs. Sperm Whales
Whale experts say China's environmental review of the Baodao 21-1 deepwater gas field omits risks to protected sperm whales in the South China Sea.
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MilitarySecurity
China Patrols Huangyan Island Amid South China Sea Tensions
China's Southern Theater Command patrols Huangyan Island amid escalating Philippine provocations in the South China Sea dispute.
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MilitaryPolitics
China Patrols Huangyan Island Amid Rising Tensions
China's Southern Theater Command patrols Huangyan Island amid escalating tensions with the Philippines over the disputed South China Sea feature.
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Maritime SecurityPolitics
China Coast Guard Patrols Huangyan Island Amid Tensions
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island waters, intensifying maritime control amid escalating South China Sea tensions with the Philippines.
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MilitaryPolitics
China Patrols South China Sea Amid Philippine Tensions
China's Southern Theater Command conducts routine air and naval patrol in South China Sea, criticizing Philippine joint patrols with external countries.
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National SecurityMaritime
China Coast Guard Bolsters Storm Defenses at Huangyan Island
Chinese Coast Guard vessel Chuanshan conducts tropical storm defense operations at Huangyan Island, reinforcing maritime presence in the South China Sea.
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DefensePolitics
China launches coordinated response near Huangyan Island
China stages military drills, coast guard exercises and reserve measures near Huangyan Island in a coordinated response to Philippine provocations.
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PoliticsEnvironment
China Establishes Patrol System for Huangyan Island Reserve
China issues management measures for Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve, establishing regular patrols and strict protection rules.
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EnvironmentPolitics
China Issues Management Rules for Huangyan Island Reserve
China issues management rules for the Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve, tightening coral reef protection amid South China Sea tensions.
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MilitaryPolitics
China stages air-sea drills near disputed Scarborough Shoal
China’s military stages air-sea drills near disputed Scarborough Shoal as Philippines tensions escalate over baselines and the reef.
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SocietyInternational
China Rescues 47 Vietnamese Nationals After Shipwreck
A Vietnamese cargo ship sank near the Spratly Islands, prompting a multinational search and rescue operation that saved 47 of the 62 crew members.
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PoliticsMilitary
China Condemns Philippines Joint Patrols in South China Sea
China's PLA condemns Philippines joint patrols with US, Japan as South China Sea tensions escalate following violent clashes and water cannon incidents.
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Territorial DisputePolitics
Philippines, China Clash at Scarborough Shoal for Second Day
Chinese coast guard uses water cannon on Philippine vessels for second day at Scarborough Shoal, escalating South China Sea tensions amid ASEAN meetings.
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DiplomacyAsia Pacific
Marcos Seeks Reset in China Ties After South China Sea Clash
Philippine President Marcos met Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan after a violent South China Sea clash, calling for a 'reset' of bilateral relations.
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MaritimeDiplomacy
44 Rescued, 18 Missing After Vietnamese Ship Sinks
A Vietnamese cargo ship sank near the disputed Spratly Islands. Chinese teams saved 44 of 62 crew aboard as joint search continues for 18 missing.
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EnvironmentPolitics
Oil Leak from Philippine Boat Endangers Huangyan Island Reef
Oil leak from Philippine fishing boat near Huangyan Island threatens marine ecology amid China-Philippine South China Sea tensions.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
China Coast Guard Fires Water Cannon at Philippine Ship
China Coast Guard takes control measures against Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal, escalating maritime tensions during ASEAN meetings in Manila.
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Maritime SecurityPolitics
US Coast Guard in South China Sea as Tensions Rise
Six US Coast Guard vessels arrive in the South China Sea as China warns the Philippines over Huangyan Island, escalating maritime tensions at ASEAN talks.
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DiplomacyPolitics
China-ASEAN Meeting: Wang Yi Holds High-Stakes Talks
Chinese FM Wang Yi meets Philippine and US diplomats at ASEAN summit in Manila amid South China Sea tensions and regional energy concerns.
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MaritimePolitics
Six US Coast Guard Ships Deploy to South China Sea
Six US Coast Guard cutters redeploy from Bahrain to the South China Sea in a gray zone strategy to maintain presence without escalation.
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MaritimePolitics
China Fires Water Cannon at Philippine Ships Near Shoal
China Coast Guard fires water cannon at Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal amid escalating South China Sea tensions.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
China's Three-Front Diplomatic Push: Taiwan, BRI, and ASEAN
China advances diplomatic strategy across cross-strait trade, Belt and Road cooperation, and ASEAN ties as Wang Yi meets regional leaders in Manila.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
Wang Yi Meets ASEAN Chief as Ayungin Clash Strains Ties
Chinese FM Wang Yi met ASEAN chief Kao Kim Hourn in Manila, pledging cooperation amid a fresh South China Sea clash at Ayungin Shoal.
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International PoliticsDiplomacy
Rubio and Wang Yi Plan Xi Jinping's Washington Visit
Rubio met China's Wang Yi in Manila to plan Xi Jinping's September state visit amid trade truce, South China Sea tensions, and election claims.
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TechnologyPolitics
China's AI Push and Scientific Breakthroughs Dominate News
From AI governance to hybrid rice breakthroughs, China's July 21 news cycle showcases technological ambition and global positioning.
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Politics
Report Condemns 2016 South China Sea Ruling as Illegal
New report by Chinese institutions argues the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling contradicts international judicial practice on its 10th anniversary.
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PoliticsGeopolitics
China Rejects South China Sea Ruling at Hong Kong Dialogue
China held a security roundtable in Hong Kong and released a new rebuttal report on the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling.
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PoliticsGeopolitics
South China Sea Tensions Surge on Arbitration Anniversary
On the 10th anniversary of the 2016 ruling, China reaffirms South China Sea sovereignty claims as the Philippines and 13 allies back the award.
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Diplomacy & Territorial Disputes
China Publishes 'Ten Fallacies' of SCS Arbitration
Chinese state media publishes ten arguments against the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, two days before the 10th anniversary.
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Military & DefenseAsia Pacific
Chinese Navy Fleet Arrives in Vietnam for Port Visit
A Chinese Navy fleet arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for a port visit aimed at enhancing military mutual trust and naval cooperation.
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MilitaryAsia Pacific
China Marks 60 Years of Missile Force, Patrols SCS
China marks 60 years of strategic missile forces as PLA patrols Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, highlighting growing military capabilities.
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Military & DefensePolitics
China Patrols South China Sea After US-Philippine Drills
China's Southern Theater Command conducted naval and air patrols in the South China Sea, criticizing Philippine-US joint patrols as destabilizing.
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ScienceEnvironment
Huangyan Island Blue Hole: A Window Into Climate History
Analysis: China's newly discovered coral reef blue hole at Huangyan Island offers a rare 3,200-year archive for studying climate and biodiversity.
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ScienceEnvironment
China Discovers Rare Coral Reef Blue Hole in South China Sea
China discovers a rare coral reef blue hole at Huangyan Dao, a globally uncommon formation offering new insights into marine science and biodiversity.
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MilitaryChina
Fujian and Liaoning Carriers Active in Major Naval Ops
China's Fujian carrier transits Taiwan Strait as Liaoning returns from record 40-day deployment, signaling maturing naval capabilities.
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Military & DefenseChina
Fujian Carrier Transits Taiwan Strait Into South China Sea
China's carrier Fujian transited south through the Taiwan Strait into the South China Sea, detected by Taiwan's military on the eve of RIMPAC 2026.
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Military
Liaoning Carrier Group Completes Far-Sea Combat Training
China's Liaoning aircraft carrier group returns to Qingdao after a 40-day far-sea combat training mission in the South China Sea and Western Pacific.
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Science & Technology
China Erects First 100-Meter Met Tower in South China Sea
China completes its first 100-meter vertical gradient meteorological tower in the South China Sea, boosting typhoon forecasting and climate research.
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Science & Technology
China Builds 100-Meter Weather Tower in South China Sea
China completes first 100-meter vertical gradient weather tower in the South China Sea, filling a critical gap in typhoon monitoring and forecasting.
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International RelationsPolitics
China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief Over Sea Dispute
China imposes sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family, banning them from entering China over South China Sea remarks.
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Military & SecurityPolitics
China Launches Maritime Operation East of Taiwan Island
China launches a maritime law enforcement operation east of Taiwan Island in response to Japan-Philippines boundary talks, escalating tensions.
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Military & DefensePolitics
China Launches Maritime Enforcement Operation East of Taiwan
China escalates response to Japan-Philippines maritime talks with multi-agency enforcement operation in waters east of Taiwan.
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MilitaryGeopolitics
China Tracks Dutch Warship Through Taiwan Strait
PLA tracked the Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter through the Taiwan Strait after a confrontation near the Paracel Islands involving electronic warfare.
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Military & SecurityPolitics
China Coast Guard Patrols East of Taiwan in Historic First
China Coast Guard conducts first independent patrol east of Taiwan, forming a 'triangular encirclement' after Japan-Philippines delimitation talks.
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PoliticsDefense
China Patrols East of Taiwan After Japan-Philippines Talks
China Coast Guard conducts law enforcement patrols east of Taiwan, responding to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks Beijing calls illegal.
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International RelationsDefense
Shangri-La Dialogue: Cooperation Wins as Confrontation Fades
At the Shangri-La Dialogue, cooperation dominated as Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro dodged Chinese media and the US pressed allies on spending.
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MilitaryDiplomacy
China Drives Away Dutch Warship Near Paracel Islands
PLA says it used electronic interference to expel Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter from Xisha Islands waters in the South China Sea.
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