Foreign Correspondent: Collision Course on ABC - South China Sea tensions escalate
Foreign Correspondent: Collision Course on ABC– Foreign Correspondent travels to the South China Sea for a report on one of the world’s most important and contested maritime routes. The South China Sea is one. . .
Foreign Correspondent: Collision Course on ABC– Foreign Correspondent travels to the South China Sea for a report on one of the world’s most important and contested maritime routes. The South China Sea is one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, with a huge volume of global trade passing through the disputed waters. That makes the episode about more than a regional dispute. Control of the sea carries consequences for security, trade and freedom of navigation across the region. Watch The Foreign Correspondent PromoCollision CourseReporter Timothy Swanston travels through disputed territory on board a Filipino vessel and witnesses tense interactions with the Chinese Coast Guard. The Philippines says part of the sea falls within its economic exclusion zone, while China has a very different view. That disagreement has led to an increasing number of confrontations at sea. The Philippines Defence Minister tells the program the rest of the world should be concerned by China’s actions if it wants to preserve freedom across the vital sea lane. Foreign Correspondent: Collision Courseairs Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 8. 00pm on ABC, with streaming available on ABC iview. For more ABC stories, visit theTV Central ABC section. Watch programs onABC iview. Aaron RyanAaron Ryan has had extensive experience working in the media for outlets such as The Kalgoorlie Miner, ebroadcast, Mumbrella and TV Blackbox. He was the owner and editor of TV Central over a decade ago and has now relaunched the site. Aaron will celebrate 25 years in the industry in 2023. He has worked in other professional fields such as the Department of Justice, Education Department and Youthcare.