South China Sea

China Coast Guard Confronts Philippine Vessels Over Alleged Maritime Intrusion in South China Sea

Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated once again following an incident on Monday morning involving vessels from the China Coast Guard (CCG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The CCG issued a statement asserting that two Philippine vessels...
Chinese Coast Guard- South China Sea

China’s Maritime Muscle: New Coastguard Vessel Set to Roil South China Sea

China is advancing its maritime strategy with the construction of a new coastguard vessel that is not only formidable in size but also equipped with cutting-edge technology, signaling Beijing's intent to further assert its territorial claims in the disputed South...
FA-50 fighter jets, Philippines

Philippines Considers Deploying FA-50 Fighters jets to Patrol South China Sea

As tensions continue to escalate in the South China Sea, the Philippines is considering a significant move in its defense strategy: the deployment of its FA-50 fighter jets to escort patrol aircraft in the contested waters. This comes after a...
China-Indonesia

China and Indonesia Strengthen Strategic Ties Amid South China Sea Tensions: First Senior Officials Meeting

In a landmark event that marks a significant deepening of bilateral ties, China and Indonesia are holding their first Senior Officials’ Meeting as part of the newly launched Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue. This high-level meeting, which commenced on...
Philippine Sea, Naval

Philippines Offensive: Securing Alliances to Counter China’s South China Sea Moves

August has emerged as a pivotal month for the Philippines' defense diplomacy, as the nation forges new alliances and strengthens existing ones in the face of mounting tensions in the South China Sea. This strategic push reflects Manila's determination to...
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...
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