Tag: Rising Tensions in the South China Sea

China Ballistic Missile Test

China’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Test Sparks International Concerns

News Agency - September 26, 2024
China launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean for the first time in 44 years, sending shockwaves through the international community. The missile, carrying a dummy warhead, was launched on Wednesday afternoon (New Zealand time) and at...
Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and their Philippine counterparts, Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro attend a press conference after their meeting in Manila on July 8, 2024.

Japan and Philippines Consolidate Defense Strategies to Mitigate China’s Expanding Influence in Asia-Pacific Region

Ramesh Pokhrel - July 9, 2024
In a significant development reflecting the shifting dynamics of regional security, Japan and the Philippines signed a bilateral defense agreement on Monday, underscoring their commitment to closer security cooperation amid China's increasing assertiveness in regional waters. This agreement is poised...