China’s critique of PH-US defence protocol is directed at Washington, not Manila
For Bongbong Marcos, China’s statement is “directed more towards the United States” than the Philippines.
Singapore pledges closer defence cooperation with Cambodia
A high-ranking member of the Singaporean Army expressed his hopes that Singapore-Cambodia defence ties will be expanded.
‘We’re not backing down’: PH message to China is now louder
As Marcos visited the US, he said the Philippines is looking at the world power as its “sole treaty partner” in strengthening and redefining ties amid tensions.
Philippines, US set bilateral defence guidelines to ‘modernise alliance cooperation’
These seek to strengthen the US and Philippines’ "combined deterrence in an evolving security environment", the US Department of Defense said.
South Korea, US should aim to render North Korea’s nuclear weapons useless
The former US deputy secretary of state has also called for China to stop linking North Korean issues to its relationship with the US.
Bongbong Marcos discusses with China recent Chinese, Filipino vessels near-crash
A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision.
North Korea dismisses legitimacy of sending US nuclear submarine
North Korean media steps up their criticism of Washington Declaration and boasts greater alignment with China and Russia.
Pakistan, China agree to enhance cooperation for regional peace and stability
Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s “unstinting support” for China on its issues, including the One China policy, Taiwan, among others.
Taiwan preparing for Chinese blockade in annual war drills
The annual “Han Kuang” drills will be divided into computer war games in May tackling “various possible actions of the enemy’s invasion of Taiwan” and partial live-fire…
South Korea, US tout stronger extended deterrence with Washington Declaration
Under the declaration, South Korea and the US will launch a nuclear consultation group as a new mechanism to focus on nuclear and strategic planning issues.