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US-China defense chiefs hold talks in Cambodia

Lloyd Austin and Wei Fenghe discussed improving communications, Taiwan and military operations in the Indo-Pacific.

Marcos, Xi discuss maritime disputes during first face-to-face meeting

"Our foreign policy refuses to fall into the trap of a Cold War mindset," Marcos says.

Philippine military concludes live-fire exercise ahead of visit by American VP

Taiwan must be ready for a Chinese invasion ‘at any time,’ experts say

Others say China should learn a lesson from Russia’s drawn-out invasion of Ukraine.

Taiwan’s domestic submarine plans are no match for China’s analysts say

The navy plans to build as many as 8, while China may add more than 20 in coming years.

New photos show China’s artificial islands are highly developed military bases

The reclaimed reefs and rocks house airfields, radar installations and possible missile silos.

Philippine lawmakers want to designate inter-island sea lanes amid Chinese incursions

Manila says Beijing repeatedly encroached in its archipelagic waters and has been aggressive in South China Sea.

National Defense Strategy says China is the biggest challenge to the US

Beijing remains the most consequential strategic competitor but the US also sees Russia as an acute threat.

Southeast Asia will feel economic, political fallout from a more powerful Xi Jinping

Regional economy driver China is every Southeast Asian country’s largest trading partner.

Japan puts modern drone into operation to enhance maritime security

The SeaGuardian drones can fly for up to 40 hours in all weathers

Keen Sword to test ‘interoperability' between the Japanese and US militaries

Australia, Canada and the UK will join the drills in mid-November.

CPC amends its constitution to adopt a more aggressive Chinese policy towards Taiwan

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council says the two should resolve their differences peacefully.

Japan, Australia deepen security cooperation as they keep wary eye on China

Kishida promises to increase Japan’s defense spending significantly over the next five years.

US-Taiwan joint weapons production plan likely to meet opposition

Politicians in both countries are concerned over technology leaks, or weapons falling into the wrong hands.

Britain and Australia plan steps to stop China hiring their pilots

Experts say the PLA Air Force could gain insight into battle tactics and aircraft capabilities.