Cooperation key to easing South China Sea tensions: Forum – Asia & Pacific
SEAN should pivot from rivalry to cooperation in the South China Sea by prioritizing environmental sustainability, shared resource…
Philippines says 3 fishermen injured by Chinese coast guard’s water cannons off disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese coast guard ships used powerful water cannons and blocking maneuvers against 20 Philippine…
China Coast Guard fires water cannon at Philippine fishing vessels in South China Sea, Manila says
The Philippine Coast Guard says three Filipino fishermen have been wounded and two vessels left with “significant damage”…
China’s defence industry is in trouble
For years, the West has been fretting about China’s military prowess. Tests of high-tech lethal weapons, bombastic parades…
Severe Storms Kill Nearly 1,000 in Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka
Severe weather across parts of Asia has claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with Indonesia and Sri Lanka among the…
Chinese ships jam communications during Philippine supply mission
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine forces transported food, fuel and new personnel to a territorial outpost in a…
China’s exceptionalism sparks Japan’s angst over Taiwan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent statement on Taiwan —the island, de facto independent but de jure part…
Beijing commissions third aircraft carrier, first one made in China
BANGKOK (AP) — China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday,…
China’s Top Aircraft Carrier Fujian Begins Service in Boost to Beijing
China’s largest and most advanced warship has officially entered its military fleet, boosting Beijing’s ability to project naval…
Chinese ship spies on Australia, Philippines and the US in South China Sea
A sophisticated Chinese spy ship monitored Australian, Philippines, United States and New Zealand naval forces as they conducted…
US, China to Set Up Direct Military Communication
The US and China have agreed to establish direct communication between their militaries to help avoid conflict, according…
US defense secretary urges Southeast Asia to counter China’s actions
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Southeast Asian nations to stand…