Taiwan minister’s visit to Spratlys: a page out of China’s ‘gray zone’ playbook
Using the coast guard, not the navy, in operations at disputed Taiping Island avoids escalation, analysts said.
ASEAN, China unlikely to finalize South China Sea Code of Conduct at upcoming summit
Beijing routinely skirts international agreements, so a COC must have enforcement mechanisms, analysts said.
2026 Balikatan exercises will highlight Manila’s more ‘active defense posture’
Experts note that Philippines remains anchored in alliance with US, but will assert more agency over own defense.
US to set up Philippines fuel depot in support of its South China Sea operations
Project announced at maritime security forum, but details scarce as plan is being finalized.
Xi-Trump talks cast fresh spotlight on Taiwan as part of China’s maritime strategy
Analysts say Beijing views both Taiwan and the South China Sea as integral to strategic rivalry with U.S.
Filipino man tells RFA how he spied for China, military says there are more
Information that “Danny” sold to Beijing may have led to 2024 Sabina Shoal ramming incident.
What's the Philippines doing in the South China Sea?
What's the Philippines doing in the South China Sea?
Satellite imagery shows Philippine construction on two islands in disputed Spratlys
Experts say the runway and port expansions will increase readiness amid Chinese escalations in the South China Sea.
Japan’s combat role in Philippines war games signals shift in regional strategy
Expanded ‘Balikatan’ combat drills are a sign of deeper South China Sea defense coordination, experts say.
Iran war could jumpstart cooperation between Beijing and Manila in South China Sea
Strait of Hormuz closure has China and the Philippines talking, but any new oil would "hedge" the next crisis.
