US government bars staff in China from romantic ties with locals
The ban also includes family members and contractors with security clearances, The Associated Press has learned.
China arrests three Filipinos suspected of espionage
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have reiterated that China will take strict action against foreign espionage.
China conducts 2nd day of exercises around Taiwan; naming suggests more drills to come this year
The Eastern Theater Command said the drills focused on tasks such as verification and identification, warning and expulsion, interception, and detention to verify the troops’…
Philippine military welcomes possible F-16 sale; expert sees easy US Congress nod
The US State Department green-lighted the sale, which includes 20 F-16 jets and related equipment to the country, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on…
Joint Philippine, US Marines exercise kicks off in province of Maguindanao Norte
Brig. Gen. Romulo Quemado II, 1st Philippine Marine Brigade commander, said 480 Philippine and 45 US Marine personnel and other security forces were participating in the extensive…
Japan prepares for war with new joint command, evacuation plans and missile unit deployments
These defence developments come as Japan is increasingly alarmed by the prospect of an invasion of Taiwan, which it deems an existential threat. Like its security ally the United…
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief to soldiers: Plan for action in case of Taiwan invasion
Beijing, which did not rule out the usage of force to put Taiwan under its control, on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air, and rocket forces to surround Taipei, aimed at practicing…
China undertakes combat drills around Taiwan
Senior Colonel Shi Yi said in a statement that the command has deployed its ground, naval, air, rocket and other forces from multiple directions as part of the operation.
Japanese, U.S. Defence Ministers agree to boost coordination through upgrading of U.S. forces in Japan
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States was placing more importance on allies, stating, “America first does not mean America alone.”
US defence chief Pete Hegseth arrives in the Philippines
“This visit highlights the importance of the U.S.-Philippine Alliance and our ironclad commitment as #FriendsPartnersAllies dedicated to ensuring a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific,”…