The updated maps came after China reasserted its claim over the disputed Scarborough Shoal following new Philippine ...

Countries surrounding the South China Sea have built more than 90 outposts on around 70 islands, rocks and reefs in the ...

This area includes much of China’s nine-dash line claims, encompassing the Paracel, Spratly and Zhongsha Islands and commonly understood to cover Scarborough Shoal and Macclesfield Bank.

Vietnam on Thursday requested China to fully respect its rights over the Paracel Islands and to release all illegally captured fishermen and vessels. "The Paracel Islands belong to Vietnam. Vietnam ...

“Hoang Sa belongs ... islands, coral reefs, sandbars, and shoals in the East Vietnam Sea. The Vietnamese foreign ministry has repeatedly proclaimed that Vietnam has enough historical evidence and ...

Vietnam on Thursday asked China to release its 10 fishermen who were arrested by the China Coast Guard from the Chinese-controlled Paracel Islands ... "Hoang Sa belongs to Vietnam.