Vietnam expands island building in disputed waters
China still leads the way in land reclamation in the South China Sea.
Philippines arrests Chinese nationals for suspected espionage
Philippine authorities announced the arrests of six Chinese nationals suspected of spying on naval vessels.
Pentagon chief Hegseth heads to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions
Beijing, meanwhile, cautions Manila against security arrangements that target “any third party.”
China holds landing exercise with ‘invasion barges’ in South China Sea
The drills raise concerns that China is getting ready for an invasion contingency.
US clears proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Philippines
Package for 20 jets, valued at $5.58 billion, will not alter SEAsia’s military balance, the United States says.
Radio Free Asia files lawsuit against US administration to restore funding
RFA’s federal grant was terminated on March 15 putting in doubt its future reporting on China and other authoritari
China claims discovery of 100 million-ton oilfield in South China Sea
The announcement came days after US, Philippines, Japan staged naval drills near a contested shoal.
US to send advanced military hardware to Philippines
During Manila visit, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reiterates U.S. support for Philippines’ territorial defense.
Indonesia to ratify South China Sea deal with Vietnam in April
The two countries concluded 12 years of negotiations on exclusive economic zones in 2022.
Vietnam receives 6 new Czech aircraft as it seeks to rely less on Russia
Hanoi hopes the L-39 Skyfox trainer will help modernize its air force as tensions rise in the South China Sea.
