South China Sea

Philippine, US, Japanese coast guards carry out anti-terror drill in disputed waters

Philippine, US, Japanese coast guards carry out anti-terror drill in disputed waters

The trilateral training focuses on collaborative mission planning – not China – Philippine Coast Guard says.

China, US join naval drills in Indonesia amid rising tensions

China, US join naval drills in Indonesia amid rising tensions

American, Chinese and Russian warships are joining the Komodo Exercise in the Makassar Strait.

Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises

Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises

The current drills also follow an announcement by Manila and Tokyo that they would boost defense ties.

Malaysia investigates Chinese ship over looting of British WWII wrecks

Malaysia investigates Chinese ship over looting of British WWII wrecks

Discovery of relics come amid recent reports of scavengers plundering two British shipwrecks.

Why the Philippines is deploying navigation buoys in the South China Sea

Why the Philippines is deploying navigation buoys in the South China Sea

The Philippines is asserting its maritime rights more boldly in the face of Chinese action.

Blinken to travel to China next week: Reports

US Secretary of State had canceled February trip over alleged Chinese spy balloon

Why the Philippines is deploying navigation buoys in the South China Sea

Why the Philippines is deploying navigation buoys in the South China Sea

The Philippines is asserting its maritime rights more boldly in the face of Chinese action.

A China Coast Guard ship is seen from an Indonesian Naval ship during a patrol at Indonesia’s Exclusive Economic Zone to the north of Natuna island, Indonesia, Jan. 11, 2020.

ASEAN members to hold first joint drills in contested South China Sea

2023-06-08

The non-combat drills will take place near Indonesia’s Natuna Islands in September.

The Chinese warship Luyang III cuts in front of the destroyer USS Chung-Hoon, as seen from the deck of the destroyer, in the Taiwan Strait, June 3, 2023.

China-U.S. military near-misses may point to new Chinese ‘brinkmanship’ strategy

2023-06-07

A Taiwan media report claims Beijing ordered its military to adopt a ‘dangerously close’ approach.

US to launch multiple construction projects at Philippine military bases

US to launch multiple construction projects at Philippine military bases

Manila agreed to permit access amid tensions between China and the United States over Taiwan.

The Philippine Navy ship BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) launches the “Bullfighter” chaff decoy in South China Sea waters off Zambales province, northern Philippines, May 19, 2023.

Philippines test-fires new missile decoys in South China Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was on hand to watch the firing of the “Bullfighter.”

Kuanzhai Xiangzi, a 120-seat hotpot restaurant, opened last week on Woody Island [shown in April 2022], which is located in the Paracel island chain in the South China Sea and claimed by China.

Vietnam stews over Chinese hotpot restaurant on disputed South China Sea island

Soldiers attend the launching ceremony of the China-Laos Friendship Shield-2023 joint exercise in Laos, May 11, 2023.

China showcases weapons during Lao war games

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks during a Quad Foreign Ministers’ panel discussion in New Delhi, March 3, 2023.

Australia urges ASEAN to not ‘lessen’ territorial rights in sea-conduct negotiations

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