South China Sea

China’s flyers flout aviation rules with flares and flybys

China’s flyers flout aviation rules with flares and flybys

China's aggressive behavior on the seas is well documented, but there is a growing threat posed by Chinese pilots in the skies.

Malaysia calls for ASEAN defense industries to become inter-linked

Malaysia calls for ASEAN defense industries to become inter-linked

Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin urged Southeast Asian nations to be less reliant on “external suppliers” for weapons and hardware.

Chinese, Philippine social media users at odds over claim on Palawan

Chinese, Philippine social media users at odds over claim on Palawan

Chinese commentators maintain it was earlier called Zheng He island after a famous explorer.

Japan, Philippines strengthen defense ties amid ‘increasingly severe’ regional security situation

Japan, Philippines strengthen defense ties amid ‘increasingly severe’ regional security situation

Manila is shoring up military partnerships with other nations as it seeks to counter Beijing in a South China Sea dispute.

Survey: Most Filipinos prefer candidates who will defend Philippines over disputed waters

Results of a poll by Social Weather Stations come ahead of Philippine midterm elections in May.

Japan, Philippines strengthen defense ties amid ‘increasingly severe’ regional security situation

Japan, Philippines strengthen defense ties amid ‘increasingly severe’ regional security situation

Manila is shoring up military partnerships with other nations as it seeks to counter Beijing in a South China Sea dispute.

Philippine Coast Guard personnel and journalists sail aboard a rigid inflatable boat (left) after filming the BRP Sierra Madre docked at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, Nov. 10, 2023.

Philippines accuses Chinese state outlet of ‘deceptive messaging’ on disputed shoal

2025-03-04

Philippine national security adviser warns of fabricated historical claims that “undermine” Philippine sovereignty.

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks to members of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines in Manila, March 3, 2025.

Philippine envoy: Manila’s defense alliance with Washington ‘remains intact’

2025-03-03

Philippines’ Marcos has requested a meeting with U.S. leader Trump about bilateral alliance, Manila’s ambassador to Washington said.

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