Asia's territorial disputes

Global panel to hear Cambodia-Thailand sea dispute

The two countries’ representatives are set to give their opening statements on Sept 15.

Thailand builds border wall after Cambodia clashes

A Thai soldier stands guard as workers construct a section of the border fence between Thailand and Cambodia in Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi province.

Philippines looks beyond US ties as Trump tests alliances

The Philippines remains reliant on American military equipment, like these Black Hawk helicopters, for its defence.

On islands key to Taiwan’s defence, troops train for a Chinese first strike

Main battle tanks fire during a live-fire drill as part of a military exercise in Penghu, Taiwan, on Aug 10.

China deploys record number of ships around Taiwan as pressure grows

The number of Chinese ships detected around Taiwan’s main island soared to a record 244 in July.

Satellite images hint at China adding radar ‘eyes’ near emerging South China Sea base

Analysts say China could be building a radar facility on Yagong Reef to support a base it is building on Antelope Reef.

Taiwan warns off, shadows Chinese research ship sailing to its west

FILE PHOTO: A Taiwan Coast Guard ship patrols around Taiwan's Kinmen islands with the Chinese coast visible in the background, July 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ben Blanchard/File Photo

Chinese amateur underground idols in Shanghai urged not to sing Japanese songs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has suggested that Japan may intervene if China invades Taiwan, prompting reprisals from Beijing.

Malaysia raises concerns over US-backed Philippine military base

The USS Cincinnati littoral combat ship navigates near the disputed Scarborough shoal off the Philippines’ main coastline.

Marcos sees ‘distinct possibility’ of joint oil and gas deal with China, but offers no timetable

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines forum at a hotel in Manila on Aug 14.

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