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Battle of Paracel Islands: China Seizes Vietnamese Territory
Naval clash results in Chinese occupation of disputed Paracel Islands
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South China Sea Disputes
Maritime territorial disputes affecting multiple nations
Conflict Start: 1970-01-01
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March 1988
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Spratly Islands Naval Clash Between China and Vietnam
Armed confrontation at Johnson South Reef results in Vietnamese casualties
February 1995
8
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China Occupies Mischief Reef, Escalating South China Sea Tensions
Chinese military structures discovered on Philippine-claimed reef, triggering regional alarm
November 2002
4
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China and ASEAN Sign Declaration on Conduct in South China Sea
Non-binding agreement aims to reduce tensions and prevent conflicts
March 2009
8
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Chinese Vessels Harass US Navy Ship Impeccable
Confrontation marks escalation in US-China naval tensions in disputed waters
July 2010
23
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Hillary Clinton Challenges China at ASEAN Regional Forum
US Secretary of State asserts freedom of navigation amid rising regional tensions
May 2011
26
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Chinese Vessels Cut Cables of Vietnamese Seismic Survey Ship
Escalating harassment campaigns target Vietnamese energy exploration activities
April 2012
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China-Philippines Standoff at Scarborough Shoal Escalates
Naval vessels from both countries engaged in tense confrontation over disputed reef
January 2013
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China Begins Massive Land Reclamation in Spratly Islands
Beijing launches unprecedented artificial island construction campaign transforming disputed reefs
May 2014
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China Deploys Oil Rig in Disputed Waters Sparking Vietnam Confrontation
Haiyang Shiyou 981 platform placement near Paracel Islands triggers dangerous naval standoff
October 2015
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USS Lassen Conducts First Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Artificial Islands
US Navy destroyer challenges Chinese territorial claims around Subi Reef
July 2016
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International Tribunal Rules Against China's South China Sea Claims
Hague-based court declares China's nine-dash line has no legal basis under international law
May 2017
25
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Duterte Announces Rapprochement with China Over Territorial Disputes
Philippine President shifts policy from confrontation to cooperation with Beijing
March 2018
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Xi Jinping Denies Militarization While Deploying Weapons to Artificial Islands
Chinese President's statements contradict satellite evidence of military installations
October 2018
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US Warship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Spratly Islands
USS Decatur challenged Chinese claims in close encounter with People's Liberation Army Navy
June 2019
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Chinese Vessel Rams Philippine Fishing Boat at Reed Bank
Hit-and-run incident leaves 22 Filipino fishermen adrift in disputed waters
August 2019
7
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China-Vietnam Naval Standoff Over Seismic Survey in Disputed Waters
Month-long confrontation as Chinese vessels block Vietnamese oil exploration activities
April 2020
18
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China Establishes Administrative Districts for Paracel and Spratly Islands
Beijing creates new governmental structures to cement territorial claims
March 2021
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220 Chinese Vessels Occupy Whitsun Reef in Philippine Waters
Massive Chinese maritime militia presence sparks international crisis
August 2022
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China Launches Massive Naval Exercises After Pelosi Taiwan Visit
Military drills around Taiwan extend into South China Sea shipping lanes
February 2023
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Philippines Grants US Access to Four Additional Military Bases
Marcos administration strengthens defense ties amid China threat concerns
December 2023
9
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China Coast Guard Uses Water Cannons Against Philippine Vessels
Escalating harassment tactics target Philippine resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal
January 2024
30
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Biden Reaffirms 'Ironclad' Defense Commitment to Philippines
US President strengthens alliance amid escalating China tensions
March 2024
23
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China Blocks Philippine Resupply Mission to Sierra Madre
Chinese vessels prevent humanitarian supplies from reaching stranded outpost
June 2024
17
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Philippines and US Launch Joint Coast Guard Patrols
Bilateral maritime cooperation escalates in response to Chinese aggression
August 2024
11
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ASEAN Adopts South China Sea Guidelines Amid Chinese Pressure
Regional bloc struggles to balance China relations with territorial sovereignty
October 2024
14
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Malaysia and China Coast Guard Vessels Face Off Near Luconia Shoals
Tense standoff highlights Malaysia's growing assertiveness in territorial disputes
November 2024
20
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Vietnam Resumes Oil Drilling Despite Chinese Interference
Hanoi's determination to explore energy resources tests Beijing's red lines
January 2025
15
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ASEAN-China Code of Conduct Negotiations Face Critical Year
Renewed diplomatic push aims to complete legally binding agreement by 2025
March 2025
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Satellite Images Reveal Continued Chinese Artificial Island Construction
Despite international pressure, Beijing expands military installations in Spratly Islands
May 2025
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Vietnam Begins Oil Drilling Despite Chinese Warnings in Disputed Waters
State energy company PetroVietnam defies Beijing's protests in Block 06-01
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Philippines-China Standoff at Second Thomas Shoal Escalates
Water cannon incidents and collision near grounded ship raise stakes in disputed waters
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South China Sea Tensions Reach New Heights in 2025
Comprehensive assessment reveals escalating military confrontations and diplomatic failures
August 2025
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South China Sea Tensions Escalate as China Expands Maritime Claims
Maritime tensions intensify as China strengthens territorial claims against Southeast Asian nations
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