South China Sea

An arm of the western Pacific Ocean bounded by southeast China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Borneo, and Vietnam.

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South China Sea

(Placename) part of the Pacific surrounded by SE China, Vietnam, the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and the Philippines

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South′ Chi′na Sea′

a part of the W Pacific, bounded by SE China, Vietnam, the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and the Philippines.

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Noun

South China Sea - a tropical arm of the Pacific Ocean near southeastern Asia subject to frequent typhoons

Formosa, Taiwan - an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea

Nationalist China, Republic of China, Taiwan, China - a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong

Singapore Island, Singapore - an island to the south of the Malay Peninsula

Gulf of Siam, Gulf of Thailand - an arm of the South China Sea between Indochina and the Malay Peninsula

Pacific, Pacific Ocean - the largest ocean in the world

Translations

Jihočínské moře

Südchinesisches Meer

Mar de la China Meridional

Etelä-Kiinanmeri

南シナ海

Sydkinesiska sjön

Biển Đông

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References in periodicals archive

For the purpose of managing disputes among the parties and maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, the Chinese government, with a view to stopping the dispute from boiling over and maintaining the sound China-ASEAN partnership, resorted to all-round diplomatic efforts on the consultations with countries like Vietnam, Malaysia and especially the Philippines.

Telling the truth about history of the South China Sea issue

The US entry in South China Sea's overlapping conflict has made the issue "more complex," said Marcos, adding, "Should a conflict erupt between China and the US, we will be caught in the middle."

Informal China-Philippine bilateral talks urged

Philippine Foreign Affairs Department spokesman Raul Hernandez said China's sending of the Haixun 21 on Thursday "will not validate" China's claim over the entire South China Sea.

Philippines protests Chinese patrol in South China Sea

Both China and Vietnam have recently stepped up their conflicting claims over the various island groups in the South China Sea.

China invites int'l bids for oil, gas project in disputed South China Sea

Speaking at the 92nd founding anniversary celebration of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Makati City on Monday, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua said the maritime disputes in the South China Sea are 'sensitive.'

China appeals for patience on sea disputes with other nations

Speaking at a forum on the West Philippine Sea, Carpio noted that several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan, India and Canada have been conducting FONOPs in the South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea.

Naval operations of foreign powers refute China's claim, enforce arbitral award

"We are concerned about the situation in the South China Sea which could lead to insecurity and instability in the region," a joint statement from the three countries released by the UK Foreign Ministry read, as cited by Sputnik news agency.

UK, Germany, France express concern over tense situation in South China Sea

Statement by United Kingdom, France and Germany on the situation in the South China Sea.

E3 joint statement on the situation in the South China Sea

Cuisia on Thursday said China will not recognize the 2016 ruling on the South China Sea.

Cuisia: Duterte-Xi meeting may expedite signing of South China Sea code of conduct

'We should lessen the presence of warships in the disputed waters to ensure peace and stability, safety and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.

Saifuddin: Asean concerned over presence of warships in South China Sea