U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken -Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

U.S. and China Renew Mutual Grievances at Southeast Asian Forum

On Saturday, the United States and China once again expressed their mutual grievances as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held their sixth meeting since last year. The meeting, which lasted approximately an hour...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov-Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

China and Russia’s Diplomatic Manoeuvres in Southeast Asia: Strategic Convergence Amid Regional Turbulence

On Friday, July 26th, China and Russia's foreign ministers convened with their Southeast Asian counterparts in Vientiane, Laos, amid rising geopolitical tensions and strategic recalibrations. Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, and Sergei Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, pledged to counteract "extra-regional...
NATO-China

Why an Asian NATO Isn’t Necessary: Evaluating Alternative Security Approaches to Counter China

Last week, NATO heads of state gathered in Washington to commemorate the alliance's 75th anniversary. While the summit’s outcomes were largely predictable, the discussions revealed an unexpected emphasis on China. The Asian superpower emerged as a central topic of concern,...
south china sea

South China Sea: Balancing Fishing Practices and Ecological Preservation

Chinese research teams have recently released reports highlighting the significant ecological protection efforts made on the islands and reefs of the South China Sea. These findings underscore the successful measures implemented to safeguard the environment, yet they remain underemphasized as...
Chinese Coast Guard- South China Sea

Manila and Beijing’s Provisional Agreement on South China Sea: Step Towards De-escalation?

Manila announced a "provisional agreement" with Beijing aimed at establishing an arrangement in the contentious South China Sea region that both sides can tolerate—without renouncing their territorial claims. This announcement comes in the wake of heightened tensions and a recent...
NATO

NATO Faces Challenge in Countering China and Russia’s Expanding Influence in Southeast and East Asia

As China and Russia expand their spheres of influence in Southeast Asia and East Asia through economic, military, and diplomatic means, NATO is faced with the challenge of countering these moves. This can be achieved by strengthening alliances, enhancing regional...
south china sea

China Rebukes Vietnam for Unilateral Territorial Claims in Contentious South China Sea

In a recent development that could escalate tensions in the already contested South China Sea, Vietnam unilaterally presented its Submission on the Limits of the Extended Continental Shelf in the South China Sea to the United Nations Commission on the...
Chinese Coast Guard- South China Sea

US Senators Advise Biden to Make Support for Philippines Clear Amid South China Sea Dispute

In a recent development, US Senators Jim Risch and Roger Wicker have called on President Joe Biden to demonstrate a more tangible show of support for the Philippines amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. The senators urged the...
South China Sea

South China Sea Standoff: China’s Electronic Warfare Innovations Shake US Defense

China’s cutting-edge electronic warfare (EW) capabilities are transforming the balance of power in the South China Sea, as shown by a recent encounter between US and Chinese forces. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on China’s enhanced...
China-Russia joint naval exercises South China Sea

South China Sea Sees Increased Naval Activity as China and Russia Wrap Up Joint Patrol and Start Live-Fire Exercises

In a display of military cooperation and strategic coordination, the navies of China and Russia have successfully concluded a joint naval patrol that traversed from the northern Pacific waters down to the South China Sea. As the patrol ended, the...
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