Asia's territorial disputes

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.

N. Korea fired short-range ballistic missile, says South Korea

A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in North Korea on June 25.

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed shoal near the Philippines

This handout photo shows a Chinese coast guard ship firing a water cannon at a Philippine research vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on July 23.

Japan holds first test launch of Tomahawk missile from warship

Japan is ordering US$2.35 billion (S$3 billion) worth of Tomahawk missiles from the US to boost its long-range strike capabilities.

Philippines files protest over ‘racist’ China video portraying Filipinos as monkeys

The video was posted on July 10, coinciding with Philippine events marking the 10th anniversary of a ruling that invalidated China’s sweeping claims in the South China Sea.

Philippine Coast Guard condemns ‘racism’ in Chinese maritime dispute video

A ship identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as a Chinese research vessel is seen towing a floating structure.

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