- December 24th, 2024
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...
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...
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...
Vietnam has quietly intensified its military presence in the South China Sea, following China's island-building strategies to assert territorial claims in the contested maritime region. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), high-resolution satellite images indicate that...
The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and allied nations launched the eighth edition of Exercise Sama Sama on October 7 near Subic Bay in the Philippines. This year’s event, which will span two weeks, marks...
The South China Sea, Chinese government personnel attacked a Vietnamese fishing boat on Sunday, leaving several fishermen with serious injuries. The incident occurred in the disputed waters of the Paracel Islands, an area long claimed by both China and Vietnam....
The Philippines and China are engaging in dueling patrols and exercises in the contested South China Sea, as their territorial disputes escalate to new levels of intensity. While these maneuvers continue at sea, recent developments on land are driving tensions...
The Philippines, under increasing pressure from China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, is moving forward with plans to strengthen its military posture. In a significant development, the Philippines is considering building a second, larger military base at Subic...
Amid increasing Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, South Korea may be considering a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with its trusted partner, the Philippines. This potential defense cooperation comes at a critical time for both nations as they work to...
The Philippines is taking significant steps to strengthen its defense capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. As part of its broader strategy to bolster external defense, the country is pursuing the acquisition of the US-made Typhon...
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