South China Sea

2024 - 6 - 14

Secrets of the South China Sea: Shipwrecks, Diplomacy, and Clouds

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Discover the hidden treasures of ancient shipwrecks, Africa's delicate diplomacy, and mysterious cirrus cloud research in the South China Sea!

The South China Sea has been a hub of discovery and controversy, with revelations of ancient shipwrecks and delicate diplomacy unfolding underwater. Chinese archaeologists have unearthed over 900 cultural relics from two ancient Ming Dynasty shipwrecks, shedding light on centuries-old seafaring mysteries. Meanwhile, Africa navigates the complex diplomatic waters of the South China Sea dispute, wary of potential conflicts brewing between the US and China. In the realm of atmospheric sciences, researchers delve into the radiative effects of cirrus clouds over this tumultuous region, uncovering new insights into climate dynamics.

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Treasure trove of relics retrieved from South China Sea (CGTN)

After a year-long underwater investigation, Chinese archaeologists have identified the distribution range of two ancient shipwrecks discovered in 2022 in ...

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Africa's delicate diplomacy in the South China Sea dispute (Observer Research Foundation)

Unlike the war in Ukraine or Gaza, the US and China may start a direct war in the SCS. And amidst this multifaceted new Cold War 2.0, Africa remains cautious.

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Ancient shipwrecks yield treasures in the South China Sea (China Daily)

Researchers have retrieved a collection of 928 pieces of underwater cultural relics in a series of archaeological investigations commencing in May 2023 on ...

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Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from shipwrecks in South China ... (Xinhua)

HAIKOU, June 13 (Xinhua) -- More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, ...

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Study reveals cirrus cloud traits over the South China Sea (Phys.Org)

The radiative climate and environmental effects of cirrus clouds is an international cutting-edge field of scientific research in the atmospheric sciences.

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Over 900 historical relics found in two ancient shipwrecks in South ... (Global Times)

Chinese archaeologists have finished three phases of a deep sea archaeological investigation of two ancient shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in ...

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Philippines increases South China Sea patrols as Beijing set to roll ... (The Guardian)

Manila has previously described new regulations, which allow Chinese coast guard to detain foreigners, as 'an escalation of the situation'

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South China Sea: Philippine fishermen protest against new rule for ... (South China Morning Post)

The demonstration, involving the destruction of an effigy of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, comes on the eve of a new rule for China to arrest alleged ...

South China Sea: why Beijing may not rush to act on new rules for ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The world is looking on with heightened caution as Beijing prepares to roll out new rules for coastguard operations amid rising tensions in the contested ...

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China's new maritime rule to take effect; Filipinos at risk, experts say (Nikkei Asia)

MANILA -- A tough Chinese maritime provision takes effect on Saturday, directing the China Coast Guard to detain foreign nationals who cross marine de.

China urged to stop implementation of SCS trespass rule: 'A drastic ... (Manila Bulletin)

A ranking officer of the Philippine Navy (PN) called on China to withdraw its plan to enforce a new maritime rule that would allow the China Coast Guard ...

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Avoiding China's baiting tactics in the West Philippine Sea (The Manila Times)

TOMORROW, June 15, the China Coast Guard (CCG) starts enforcing a directive to detain foreign nationals who intrude into waters of the West Philippine Sea ...

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South China Sea: Ming dynasty shipwreck treasures offer new clues ... (South China Morning Post)

More than 900 artefacts including porcelain, pottery and coins retrieved from two merchant vessels are important evidence for Maritime Silk Road, ...

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Philippines turns up heat over disputed waters but confronts ... (The Washington Post)

A voyage in the South China Sea revealed the challenge as a flotilla of wooden fishing boats drew an armada of Chinese warships and coast guard vessels.

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China Poses 'Existential' Threat, US Ally Says (Newsweek)

"We will not back down if what is ours is illegally taken by somebody, especially a bully," the Philippines' defense chief said.

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South China Sea dispute heats up as Beijing now an 'existential ... (Daily Express)

The South China Sea has been at the centre of a decades-long sovereignty row between China and several of its neighbours.

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Philippine military chief urges fishermen to ignore China's new ... (Reuters)

The Philippine military chief urged Filipino fishermen to keep fishing in the country's exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, despite China's new ...

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Philippines military chief urges fishermen to ignore China's new ... (The Indian Express)

The new rules, which allows China's coastguard to detain suspected trespassers without trial for 60 days, have sparked international concerns, with the ...

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AFP to protect Pinoy fishers from Chinese detention (Philstar.com)

Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) can count on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for protection if China makes good its threat to ...

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Philippines Builds First BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Base Facing ... (Naval News)

The Philippines' first BrahMos missile base is being constructed in Western Luzon, orienting the missiles into the disputed South China Sea.

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Philippines promises to protect fishermen as China's maritime ... (benarnews)

A new regulation authorizes the Chinese coast guard to arrest foreign vessels and crew caught โ€œtrespassingโ€ in waters claimed by Beijing.

Philippines promises to protect fishermen as China's trespass rule ... (Radio Free Asia)

A new regulation says the Chinese coast guard can arrest foreign vessels and crew in waters claimed by Beijing.

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China's new rule allowing maritime trespasser detention takes effect (Kyodo News Plus)

An updated regulation allowing China's coast guard to detain foreigners suspected of trespassing in waters it claims for up to 60 days takes effect, ...

China's New Rules Allow Detention Of Foreigners In South China Sea (Barron's)

New China Coast Guard rules taking effect Saturday will allow officers to detain foreigners in disputed areas of the South China Sea for up to 60 days ...

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Beijing to detain foreigners in South China Sea for 60 days ... (Firstpost)

A detention period of up to 60 days is allowed for 'complicated cases', and 'if the nationality and identity (of detainees) is unclear, the period of ...

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New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea (Arab News)

SHANGHAI: New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which it can detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea, ...

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China's new rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea (Philstar.com)

New China Coast Guard rules taking effect Saturday will allow officers to detain foreigners in disputed areas of the South China Sea for up to 60 days ...

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China's new coast guard rules allow detention of foreigners without ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

New China Coast Guard rules will allow officers to detain foreigners in disputed areas of the South China Sea for up to 60 days without trial.

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China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea (Aljazeera.com)

Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging Beijing's claim.

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Philippines files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South ... (Reuters)

The Philippines filed a claim with the U.N. on Saturday to an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the South China Sea, a waterway where it has had ...

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Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in ... (The Associated Press)

The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of a vast undersea stretch of its continental seabed in the South China Sea ...

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Philippines Asserts Rights to South China Sea Resources at UN ... (BNN)

A Philippine Coast Guard personnel looks out at a China Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for the BRP Sierra Madre, in the Second Thomas Shoal in the ...

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Philippines files U.N. claim to extended continental shelf in South ... (Nikkei Asia)

MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines filed a claim with the U.N. on Saturday to an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the South China Sea, a waterway.

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Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in ... (ABC News)

The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of a vast undersea stretch of its continental seabed in the South China Sea ...

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Philippines files claim with United Nations to an extended ... (ABC News)

The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognise the extent of its undersea continental seabed in the South China Sea.

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