Philippines Coast Guard

China has denied allegations by the Philippine coastguard of building an artificial island in the disputed Sabina Shoal, South China Sea. What Happened: Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, dismissed the claims as “groundless and pure fabrication,” South China...

The dispute between China and Southeast Asian countries over the South China Sea has prompted increased military action as the tension over who owns that area rises. China has asserted its claim to the sea, building artificial islands despite pushback from other nations that say the territory is...