China coast guard, South China Sea

UK to Boost Naval Presence in the Pacific Amid Rising US-China Tensions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major shift in the United Kingdom’s defense posture, with a strategic expansion of Royal Navy activities in the Pacific. The move underscores Britain’s commitment to US-led efforts to curb China's expanding maritime...
Chinese Coast Guard Natuna Waters

Natuna Waters: New Indonesian Government Stands Ground Against Chinese Intrusion In Natuna Islands, Marking Potential Policy Shift

In a fresh diplomatic and maritime dispute, the Indonesian Navy and Coast Guard recently confronted Chinese vessels that had entered Indonesian waters near the Natuna Islands. This incident has sparked intense scrutiny of China’s maritime actions in Southeast Asia and...
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 57

US and Filipino Marines Engage in Live-Fire Drills Amid Rising Tensions in South China Sea

In a highly coordinated display of military strength, US and Filipino marines conducted live-fire drills aimed at repelling a simulated amphibious invasion by a hypothetical adversary, widely seen as a veiled reference to China. The exercise, which took place in...
South China Sea

Indonesia Drives Out Chinese Coast Guard Vessel from Contested Waters in South China Sea

Indonesia announced on Thursday that it had successfully driven out a Chinese coast guard vessel from its claimed waters in the South China Sea on two separate occasions over the past week. The move, which underscores escalating tensions in the...
South China Sea

ASEAN Bloc Aligns on a Unified Front Amidst China’s Growing Presence in South China Sea

The South China Sea disputes, long a source of regional tension, have entered a dangerous new phase, as China and the Philippines inch toward direct armed confrontation over a growing number of contested maritime features. These disputes, which have drawn...
South China Sea: Malaysian Navy Shadows Chinese Coast Guard Vessel within Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone

South China Sea: Malaysian Navy Shadows Chinese Coast Guard Vessel within Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone

Chinese Navy vessels to the port of Penang in a gesture of regional diplomacy, maritime tensions have escalated with the deployment of a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) vessel to shadow a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel reportedly conducting an "intrusive...
Chinese Coast Guard vessel takes part in a joint Chinese-Russian coast guard exercise Pacific Patrol

China and Russia’s Submarine Prowess Unveiled Amid Growing Tensions in the Pacific

The South China Sea escalate and tensions rise over the potential for conflict in Taiwan, China and Russia are making significant advances in their submarine capabilities. These developments, aimed at strengthening their naval prowess, are clear demonstrations of their military...
Philippine Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro

Philippines Voices Doubts Over China’s Intentions in South China Sea Code of Conduct Negotiations

The Philippine government expressed concerns over China's sincerity in negotiating a long-discussed regional Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea, casting doubt on Beijing's true intentions in resolving territorial disputes in the highly strategic and contested waters. Philippine...
Myanmar's Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aung Kyaw Moe, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao pose for a photo at the 14th ASEAN-United Nations (UN) Summit at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 11, 2024. REUTERS

Southeast Asian Leaders Urge Swift Agreement on South China Sea Code and Call for Peace in Myanmar

At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, held in Laos, regional leaders voiced strong demands on two pressing issues: the need for a swift agreement on a code of conduct in the South China Sea and the immediate...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends the 19th East Asia Summit during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summits in Vientiane, Laos, on Friday. Reuters.

US accuses Russia and China Block Consensus Statement at East Asia Summit Over South China Sea

Russia and China jointly blocked a proposed consensus statement at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Laos, citing objections over specific language on the disputed South China Sea. The draft, prepared by Southeast Asian nations, was a product of extensive...
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