Philippines vows no backing down as China warns against provocation
The move to cut a floating 300-metre barrier installed by China, which the Philippines called a “special operation,” could further strain ties that have deteriorated this…
The move to cut a floating 300-metre barrier installed by China, which the Philippines called a “special operation,” could further strain ties that have deteriorated this…
The statement followed media reports about Chinese-built ship ID stations at North Reef and Bombay Reef in the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
Apart from accusing the Philippines of “intruding,” China's foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin also insisted that Scarborough Shoal “has always been China’s…
The leaders were unanimous in fostering ties in new areas of common interest. They highly valued the important documents relevant to diplomacy, education - training, defence, and…
“The goal of Beijing is to disrupt the region through cognitive dissonance, disinformation, and gray zone strategy,” said an expert.
China asserts that it owns almost all the areas in the South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea, through its now 10-dash line.
The barrier, approximately 300 metres long, was allegedly meant to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering the shoal and conducting fishing activities.
The two-boat submarine offer is part of a submarine force package that includes training, technology transfer, safety and integrated logistics support, simulators and a…
Warships from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) taking part in the exercise include the two Formidable-class frigates RSS Stalwart and RSS Tenacious.
Vice Adm. Akira Saito, commander in chief of the Self-Defence Fleet, and Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of the US 7th Fleet, expressed concern over the Chinese military, which…