South China Sea

Southeast Asian nations to begin first ASEAN-only joint drills

Southeast Asian nations to begin first ASEAN-only joint drills

10 members and prospective 11th, Timor Leste, will conduct non-combat exercises around Indonesia’s Batam.

Philippine Coast Guard: China militia destroyed coral in our waters

Philippine Coast Guard: China militia destroyed coral in our waters

A spokesman blames China’s alleged destructive fishing practices in South China Sea for breakdown of environment.

Indo-Pacific commander: US military to seek access to more Philippine bases

Indo-Pacific commander: US military to seek access to more Philippine bases

Under the EDCA pact, U.S. forces already have access to nine bases in the Southeast Asian country.

China ratchets up ‘carrot and stick’ pressure on Taiwan

China ratchets up ‘carrot and stick’ pressure on Taiwan

New ‘blueprint’ for integration announced as warships threaten from the east.

Close call as Chinese ships again harass Philippine ships in Manila’s EEZ

Close call as Chinese ships again harass Philippine ships in Manila’s EEZ

A BenarNews reporter traveled with a select group during a Philippine resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal.

Philippines to craft more assertive strategy for sea territories

The military’s efforts would include strengthening naval presence in Manila-claimed South China Sea waters.

Close call as Chinese ships again harass Philippine ships in Manila’s EEZ

Close call as Chinese ships again harass Philippine ships in Manila’s EEZ

A BenarNews reporter traveled with a select group during a Philippine resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal.

A boat is seen near what the Philippines said is a 328 yard-long floating barrier made up of objects that appear to be white buoys linked to each other by a rope, which China installed at the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, Sept. 24, 2023.

Philippine Coast Guard removes ‘floating barrier’ at disputed reef

2023-09-25

Manila had accused China of installing it to prevent Filipinos from fishing near Scarborough Shoal.

A Philippine fisherman and his pet dog aboard a wooden boat sail past fishing boats anchored near the Chinese-controlled Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. China, Sept. 21, 2023.

Philippines accuses China of planting barrier in S China Sea

2023-09-24

Beijing’s blockade in disputed Scarborough Shoal area prevented Filipinos from fishing, Manila says.

Vietnam wants it all in balancing its ties with the US and China

Vietnam wants it all in balancing its ties with the US and China

Hanoi has worked to keep Beijing on side as Biden visit elevates U.S.-Vietnam relations.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang (center) speaks during the ASEAN-China Summit in Jakarta, Sept. 6, 2023.

Chinese premier stresses solidarity with ASEAN amid map controversy

Vice President Kamala Harris, meanwhile, pledges US commitment to the South China Sea region.

Aircraft of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conduct a joint combat training exercises around Taiwan Aug. 7, 2022.

Taiwan or bust

Indonesian, U.S. and Japanese paratroopers conduct an airborne training exercise in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 3, 2022.

Indonesia hosts largest military drills with US, allies amid superpower tensions

Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces his bid for the Taiwan presidency during a press event in Taipei, Taiwan August 28, 2023.

Foxconn founder Gou confirms Taiwan presidential bid

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