China’s sanctions on Philippine defense chief put Japan ties in spotlight
Experts say Beijing is invoking Japan’s wartime past to try to delegitimize Manila's South China Sea claims.
Philippines marks 10 years since historic South China Sea court ruling
China still rejects the ruling, and opinion remains divided on how to resolve the dispute.
China’s Pacific missile test sends message to U.S. allies, analysts say
The latest test coincided with signing of Australia-Fiji defense pact and allied military drills across the region.
U.S. still China’s main rival despite report on Japan and Philippines’ capabilities
Experts say Beijing’s scrutiny of Tokyo and Manila reflects concern of military integration in the South China Sea.
Philippines bets on classrooms to strengthen South China Sea claims
Experts say education can build lasting public support, but could also narrow future diplomatic options.
‘Quantum entanglement’: Love song asserts China’s South China Sea claims
Experts say music video aims to humanize China’s coast guard while reflecting Beijing’s stance in the disputed sea.
Proposed US-led tech hub in the Philippines will secure supply chains, create jobs
The hub signals Washington’s symbolic return to the site of its largest overseas bases, analysts said.
Taiwan soft-pedals Scarborough claim as Manila ties take priority
Philippines' UN filing exposes gap between Taipei’s sovereignty claims and growing security priorities
Taiwan’s robodogs signal military shift to unmanned systems in rivalry with China
Taipei and Beijing are integrating autonomous tech to monitor remote outposts in the South China Sea.
Turtle power: how China uses scientific research to try to bolster territorial claims
Analysts say an environmental survey in disputed waters is really meant to normalize Beijing’s presence there.
