United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson underscored the importance of recent American naval operations near the Scarborough Shoal, describing them as vital demonstrations of her country's commitment to freedom of navigation and the enforcement of international maritime law.

Beijing protests over USS Higgins’ presence near Scarborough Shoal while American navy says its presence is lawful.

China’s defence ministry accused Philippine Coast Guard vessels on Friday of “dangerous manoeuvres” in response to reports of a collision earlier

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson underscored the importance of recent US Navy operations near the Scarborough Shoal, describing them as vital demonstrations of America’s commitment to freedom of navigation and the enforcement of international maritime law.

Two United States warships carried out patrols close to Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, August 13, in waters unsettled by a recent collision between Chinese vessels that were chasing a Philippine patrol boat.

The Chinese military said on Wednesday (Aug 13) it monitored and "drove away" a US destroyer that sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, while the US Navy said its action was in line with international law.

China harasses a U.S. ally after its President says he’d back Taiwan.

The United States is disputing China’s claim that it chased away an American warship conducting a freedom of navigation operation near Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday. A U.S. guided-missile destroyer sailed near Scarborough Shoal two days after two Chinese ships collided near the disputed feature while chasing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel.

BEIJING (Reuters) -China's coast guard said on Monday it took necessary measures to expel Philippine vessels from waters around Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.