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China showcases weapons during Lao war games

China showcases weapons during Lao war games

Vietnam watches warily as ally Laos edges closer to China, analysts say.

Australia urges ASEAN to not ‘lessen’ territorial rights in sea-conduct negotiations

Australia urges ASEAN to not ‘lessen’ territorial rights in sea-conduct negotiations

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says any deal with China shouldn’t devalue rights of individual claimant states.

Marcos says Philippine military bases won’t be used to attack China

Marcos says Philippine military bases won’t be used to attack China

Philippine president says the U.S. has never asked Manila to contribute troops should war break out over Taiwan.

US warns China against ‘intimidation’ of Philippines in South China Sea

US warns China against ‘intimidation’ of Philippines in South China Sea

Warning comes after a near-collision between Philippine and Chinese vessels and as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits U.S.

In White House visit, Marcos seeks to strengthen military alliance

In White House visit, Marcos seeks to strengthen military alliance

The U.S. and Philippines, two longtime allies, look to build on 'historic momentum' in bilateral ties.

US to launch multiple construction projects at Philippine military bases

Manila agreed to permit access amid tensions between China and the United States over Taiwan.

In White House visit, Marcos seeks to strengthen military alliance

In White House visit, Marcos seeks to strengthen military alliance

The U.S. and Philippines, two longtime allies, look to build on 'historic momentum' in bilateral ties.

The Philippine Navy ship BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) launches the “Bullfighter” chaff decoy in South China Sea waters off Zambales province, northern Philippines, May 19, 2023.

Philippines test-fires new missile decoys in South China Sea

2023-05-19

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was on hand to watch the firing of the “Bullfighter.”

Kuanzhai Xiangzi, a 120-seat hotpot restaurant, opened last week on Woody Island [shown in April 2022], which is located in the Paracel island chain in the South China Sea and claimed by China.

Vietnam stews over Chinese hotpot restaurant on disputed South China Sea island

2023-05-18

The 120-seat eatery will serve a growing Chinese civilian population on Woody Island.

Philippines reports near-collision with Chinese vessels in South China Sea

Philippines reports near-collision with Chinese vessels in South China Sea

The Chinese vessels carried out 'dangerous maneuvers' near the disputed Ayungin Shoal, says Philippine Coast Guard.

A J-15 Chinese fighter jet prepares to take off from the Shandong aircraft carrier during the combat readiness patrol and military exercises around the Taiwan Island by the PLA Eastern Theater Command, April 9, 2023.

Chinese aircraft carrier returns to South China Sea

Japan’s defense ministry says the Shandong is near Taiwan again after sailing close to US territory.

The U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (C), the South Korean Navy's destroyer Yulgok Yi I (R) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer Umigiri (front L) sailing in formation during a joint naval exercise off South Korea's southern island of Jeju, Apr. 4, 2023.

US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand after crossing South China Sea

Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo (left) greets his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang during a bilateral meeting in Manila, April 22, 2023.

Philippines raises concerns with China about spiraling Taiwan tensions

Namyit Island in the Spratly Archipelago has received significant extension in the past year. Image taken on Apr. 18, 2023.

Vietnam speeds land reclamation in South China Sea

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