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.
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.
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.
Report: China’s maritime outposts could distract Taiwan’s allies if Beijing invades
Experts say South China Sea buildup is linked to Taiwan, but the report’s scenario is unlikely if war breaks out.
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.
Satellite pics reveal Vietnamese construction boom in disputed Spratly chain
Despite reclamation and aggressive construction on 27 Spratly features, Hanoi can’t catch up to China, experts say.
EXPLAINED: Why Taiwan wants U.S. weapons and why Washington supplies them
Reports of a delayed U.S. arms package have renewed attention on the unusual security relationship with Taipei.
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.
