US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan | Military News
Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US.The United States has signed off…
China reasserts South China Sea sovereignty amid Philippine boundary laws | South China Sea News
China opposes the Philippine move to define the country’s maritime entitlements in the South China Sea.China has reasserted its territories around a flashpoint reef in…
Unravelling Tensions in the South China Sea Through Diplomacy
The South China Sea (SCS) is located in the Western Pacific region, with most of its area surrounded by Southeast Asian countries. With an area…
Taiwan says blockade would be act of war as China holds more drills | South China Sea News
Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade.Taiwan’s defence chief has warned that a Chinese blockade would be an act…
China accuses Japanese vessel of ‘illegally’ entering disputed waters | South China Sea News
The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East China Sea.China’s coastguard said it ordered a Japanese fishing vessel…
Philippine Coast Guard ship in standoff with China returns to port | South China Sea News
Manila says new vessel will ‘immediately take over’ after the BRP Teresa Magbanua left disputed area in South China Sea.A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel…
The future of US-China competition in the South China Sea if Trump wins the election
Trump’s approachAsia-Pacific has long been a strategically important region for the United States, a top priority in foreign policy. In 2011, the Obama Administration announced…
Malaysia probing leak of classified Chinese note over South China Sea | South China Sea News
Move follows publication of leaked document warning Malaysia off oil drilling by Philippine media outlet.Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is investigating the…
Biden adviser Sullivan holds ‘rare’ talks with top Chinese army official | Politics News
US national security adviser and General Zhang Youxia clash over Taiwan but arrange military talks to defuse tensions.The United States national security adviser has held…
Philippines demands China halt ‘dangerous actions’ in South China Sea | South China Sea News
The Philippines accuses China of firing flares at one of its aircraft as it patrolled over the contested waterway.The Philippines has demanded that China “cease…
Indonesia-Australia’s New Defense Agreement and Its South China Sea Implications
On August 20, 2024, Indonesia and Australia reached a significant milestone in their bilateral defense collaboration. Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense and President-Elect, met…
Modi 3.0 and India’s Trajectory in the QUAD
Following the general election in 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected to an unprecedented third term in power, so securing his place as one…
Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint | South China Sea News
They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands.Ships from China and the Philippines have collided during a…
Tim Walz: How does Harris’s VP pick view Israel, Palestine and China? | US Election 2024
Kamala Harris’s choice of Tim Walz as running mate has been met with acclaim from US Democrats across the party spectrum. The little-known governor of…
US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions | South China Sea News
US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.The United States has announced that it will provide…
Marcos Jr welcomes US support as Blinken and Austin arrive in Philippines | South China Sea News
Manila and Washington have grown closer amid increasing tension with Beijing in the disputed South China Sea.Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has welcomed US Secretary…
US to revamp military command in Japan amid China’s threats | South China Sea News
The US defence chief says the US command’s upgrade in Japan is the most significant progress in their alliance.The United States has announced plans to…
Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute | South China Sea News
Philippine president makes remarks as Beijing and Manila announce a provisional deal to defuse tensions at the Second Thomas Shoal.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says…
Philippines says reached deal with China to avoid disputed shoal clashes | South China Sea News
Provisional agreement aims to defuse tensions after a series of clashes on the Second Thomas Shoal, which both countries claim.China and the Philippines have struck…
A New Chapter in the South China Sea Dispute
Amid tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, a new chapter has emerged in the region following the defense pact between…