What's actually happening in the South China Sea?

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Satellite images and onboard footage show how the race to build and fortify artificial islands in the South China Sea is nudging America and China closer to conflict.

China is escalating tensions in the South China Sea to test how far the US supports one of its allies, military analyst says

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A Philippine coast guard vessel and a Chinese coast guard vessel during an incident in the South China Sea on August 19, 2024.
A Philippine coast guard vessel and a Chinese coast guard vessel during an incident in the South China Sea on August 19, 2024.

China Coast Guard via Weibo/Handout via REUTERS

US admiral says American ships could sail into a South China Sea standoff to shield an ally amid tensions with China

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A China Coast Guard vessel and China Coast Guard personnel on a rubber boat.
An aerial view of a China Coast Guard vessel and China Coast Guard personnel on a rubber boat over Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.

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Philippines says China shot flares near its aircraft from a 'militarized' island in latest incident over the disputed South China Sea

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Philippine Coast Guard image it says shows a Chinese jet firing flares.
A Philippine Coast Guard image that it says shows a Chinese fighter jet firing flares.

Philippine Coast Guard/X

China got 'very dramatic' after the US military flew a new missile system out to the Western Pacific, ally says

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A missile launcher on wheels being unloaded from a military aircraft at night.
The US deployed its Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher to the Philippines earlier this year.

US Army photo by Captain Ryan DeBooy

China's air force is again being called out for 'dangerous' moves over the South China Sea, this time for popping flares in front of a US ally's aircraft

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A Chinese fighter jet flies above with some decoy flares soaring behind it against a blue sky.
A J-16 fighter jet releases decoy flares during Changchun Air Show at Changchun Dafangshen Airport in Changchun, Jilin Province of China.

Zheng Shuai/VCG via Getty Images

He won gold for the Philippines. Then the gifts started pouring in — including a $600,000 condo and a lifetime supply of ramen.

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Carlos Yulo pointing two fingers to the sky with the Philippines flag in the background.
Brands in the Philippines have celebrated gymnast Yulo's historic win by offering him a variety of freebies.

Naomi Baker/ Getty Images

Beijing's 'monster ship,' the world's largest coastguard vessel, dropped anchor in the South China Sea

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China Coast Guard anchored in the exclusive economic zone
China Coast Guard anchored in the exclusive economic zone

Philippine Coast Guard

Eyeing China, the Philippines wants to buy its first attack submarine

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The Philippines are interested in buying a diesel-electric submarine to defend their sovereignty.
The Philippines are interested in buying a diesel-electric submarine to defend their sovereignty.

Yasuyoshi Chiba/Getty Images

Filipino soldiers who faced off against Chinese coast guards armed with axes and knives given medals

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Chinese Coast Guard holding knives and machetes as they approach Philippine troops in the Second Thomas Shoal at the disputed South China Sea
Chinese coast guard holding knives and machetes as they approach Philippine boats in the disputed South China Sea on June 17, 2024.

Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP, File

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