South China Sea

China ratchets up ‘carrot and stick’ pressure on Taiwan

China ratchets up ‘carrot and stick’ pressure on Taiwan

New ‘blueprint’ for integration announced as warships threaten from the east.

Close call as Chinese ships again harass Philippine ships in Manila’s EEZ

Close call as Chinese ships again harass Philippine ships in Manila’s EEZ

A BenarNews reporter traveled with a select group during a Philippine resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal.

Vietnam wants it all in balancing its ties with the US and China

Vietnam wants it all in balancing its ties with the US and China

Hanoi has worked to keep Beijing on side as Biden visit elevates U.S.-Vietnam relations.

Chinese premier stresses solidarity with ASEAN amid map controversy

Chinese premier stresses solidarity with ASEAN amid map controversy

Vice President Kamala Harris, meanwhile, pledges US commitment to the South China Sea region.

Taiwan or bust

Taiwan or bust

Some experts say China’s problems make it more likely to risk forcefully bringing Taiwan ‘home.’

Southeast Asian nations to begin first ASEAN-only joint drills

10 members and prospective 11th, Timor Leste, will conduct non-combat exercises around Indonesia’s Batam.

Taiwan or bust

Taiwan or bust

Some experts say China’s problems make it more likely to risk forcefully bringing Taiwan ‘home.’

A China Coast Guard ship shadows the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Malabrigo during its patrol at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, April 23, 2023.

Philippine Coast Guard: China militia destroyed coral in our waters

2023-09-18

A spokesman blames China’s alleged destructive fishing practices in South China Sea for breakdown of environment.

Philippine Armed Forces chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (right) gestures while walking with U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm. John C. Aquilino while inspecting the airport in the town of Lal-lo, Cagayan province, northern Philippines, Sept. 13, 2023.

Indo-Pacific commander: US military to seek access to more Philippine bases

2023-09-14

Under the EDCA pact, U.S. forces already have access to nine bases in the Southeast Asian country.

Indonesia hosts largest military drills with US, allies amid superpower tensions

Indonesia hosts largest military drills with US, allies amid superpower tensions

More than 6,000 troops from seven nations will participate in Super Garuda Shield.

Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces his bid for the Taiwan presidency during a press event in Taipei, Taiwan August 28, 2023.

Foxconn founder Gou confirms Taiwan presidential bid

If his bid passes, it could be ‘pop the champagne’ time for the pro-Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (left) greets U.S. President Joe Biden upon his arrival for a mangrove planting event at Ngurah Rai Forest Park, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Denpasar, Indonesia, Nov. 16, 2022.

Observers question US commitment to Southeast Asia as Biden to skip regional summit

Philippine and Australian troops participate in joint exercises in Zambales province, northern Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023.

Philippines, Australia recommit to joint patrols in disputed waterway

China Coast Guard ships surround a Philippine civilian boat delivering supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre near the Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea, Aug. 22, 2023.

Philippine officials release footage of sea standoff, as senator pushes for inquiry

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