Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te claims China is deepening its ‘influence campaign’ on the island.Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te says China is deepening its espionage and…
The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.China’s military said it drove away three Philippines…
Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’ by the country’s defence minister.Australia and New…
Manila says it will lodge a diplomatic protest after a Chinese helicopter flew deliberately within 3 metres (10 feet) of a Philippine aircraft.The United States…
The Strategic Importance of the South China Sea:A region of immense historic and contemporary significance, the South China Sea has emerged as a global focus…
The US Navy described its patrol as a ‘routine’ exercise through the international waterway.China’s military has accused the United States of engaging in risky behaviour…
Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making ‘aggressive manoeuvres’ towards Philippine fisheries boats.The Philippines says it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China…
New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.New United States Secretary of State Marco…
Here are the key developments on the 1,063rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Here is the situation on Wednesday, January 22: Fighting The Ukrainian…
Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’ in the maritime dispute.The Philippines has said China’s deployment of its largest…
This article discusses the issue of China’s gunboat diplomacy in the South China Sea, a strategy that poses significant threats to regional stability, international law,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…