South China Sea
China launches first aircraft carrier built in the country
China unveiled its first home-built aircraft carrier Wednesday, bringing its large warship total to two.
Chinese State Media Says U.S. Risks 'Large-Scale War' If It Blocks Access to Disputed Islands
Trump administration raises ire in China with South China Sea comments.
Philippine President Duterte Cozies Up to Russia as He Cuts US Ties
President Rodrigo Duterte's visit to a Russian warship Friday marked the first official contact between Russian and Philippines navies.
China Is Giving Back the Stolen US Underwater Drone. What Now?
With two nuclear-armed states vying for influence in one of the world's most resource-rich regions, the stakes couldn't be higher.
A Chinese Warship Stole an Unmanned American Drone in the South China Sea
The unmanned, underwater vehicle was reportedly measuring oceanic activity in the region when a small crew from the Chinese warship swooped in and stole it in front of the US crew.
Duterte Declares 'America Has Lost' and Pledges Allegiance With China
"There are three of us against the world: China, Philippines, and Russia."
Indonesia's Solution to Illegal Fishing Boats Is Just to Blow Them Up
Indonesia’s fishing operations are the second-largest in the region after China’s, and Indonesia loses about $20 billion in fish to foreign fishermen every year. Presumably that number will fall as more and more illegal fishing vessels are blown to...
Vietnam is moving its new Israeli-made rockets to the South China Sea
Thee rocket launchers are now close enough to hit targets on Chinese-controlled islands in the disputed area, according to the military officers and diplomats who spoke to Reuters.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Michael Phelps wins his 21st gold medal in Rio, newly released emails revive questions about the Clinton Foundation's relationship to the State Department, Trump denies his gun rights remark was a veiled threat, and more.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
More Republicans condemn Trump, the Department of Justice wants police to count arrest-related deaths, US swimmer Lilly King beats her Russian rival for gold, and more.