China-ASEAN

How Can South China Sea Tensions be De-Escalated for China-ASEAN Blue Economy?

China and ASEAN members can work together on the blue economy, particularly in the South China Sea. However, escalating tensions between China and the Philippines could hinder progress. It is crucial for the Philippines and China, as well as other...
South China Sea

Philippines and China’s Ship Ramming Dispute

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed his determination to defend its waters in the South China Sea following three incidents involving Chinese vessels. The Philippines Coast Guard resupplied military outpost at Second Thomas Shoal, while Manila accused Chinese coast...
south china sea

China’s People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia: A Strategic Force in the South China Sea

China's People's Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM) is a civilian-military coast guard that operates in disputed waters near China. Its mission is to establish de facto control over these waters without triggering a "hot" war with rival claimants. The PAFMM...
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Japan’s Expanding Regional Influence: Kishida’s Potential Visit to Philippines and Implications for South China Sea

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit the Philippines and Malaysia in early November to boost security cooperation amid rising tensions between China and the Philippines over South China Sea issues. Kishida is set to visit the Philippines...
South China Sea

China’s Aggressive South China Sea Tactics Prompt Manila’s Assertive Response

China's actions in the South China Sea have led to increased assertiveness from Manila and neighbouring countries in the region. The South China Sea is a strategically important waterway through which a significant portion of global trade flows, making it...
South China Sea

China’s Future in the South China Sea: Will It Continue to Follow the Doctrine?

The South China Sea, a region of significant geopolitical importance, has been a source of international concern and tension for decades due to China's claims to vast portions of the strategic waterway. China's actions in the region, including the construction...
South China Sea

Philippines’ Pursuit to Regain Control of South China Sea Shoal Amid Tensions

The Philippines is attempting to regain control of the Scarborough Shoal, a rocky outcrop in the South China Sea, which is believed to be rich in fishery resources and potentially oil and natural gas reserves. The dispute began in 2012...
South China Sea

Philippines’ Diplomatic Triumph: Removal of Chinese Barrier at Disputed South China Sea Shoal

The Philippine coastguard removed a floating barrier installed by China at the contested Scarborough Shoal, citing a violation of international law and a hazard to navigation. The cordon hindered Filipino fisherfolk's fishing and livelihood activities, urging Beijing to avoid escalating...
South China Sea

Philippines Condemns Chinese ‘Floating Barrier’ in South China Sea

Manila, Philippines The Philippines has accused China's coast guard of installing a "floating barrier" in a South China Sea disputed area, preventing Filipinos from entering and fishing there. The Philippines' coast guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources strongly...
South China Sea

China-US Power Struggle: Safety Concerns in South and East China Seas

The US is focusing on strategic competition with China in the South and East China Seas, despite China's major security concerns in its neighborhood. A report by the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) highlights that the South China Sea has...
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