South China Sea

Philippines accuses China of obstructing resupply mission in South China Sea

A China Coast Guard ship on the horizon through a telescopic view in Philippine-occupied Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea on Feb 21.

Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost

The office of Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration which manages the Pratas Island. Its main duties include chasing away boats, including Chinese and Taiwanese ones, fishing illegally in the waters near the island.

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China’s purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

News of the ruling Politburo’s expulsion of two top military leaders, Zhang Youxia (right) and Liu Zhenli, from the Communist Party and the military, signalled the latest move in the long-running crackdown.

Philippines says Chinese ship ‘rammed’ government vessel in South China Sea

The Chinese vessel near the stern of the Philippine boat and a crew member shouting “collision”, although the impact is not visible.

Why it would be folly to discount the US’ ‘bipolar’ military

The travails of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln may have led some to underestimate America’s powerful military capabilities, says the writer.

Teodoro’s public rebuttal of Chinese note in Seoul risks adding tension to strained Manila-Beijing ties

The Philippines’ Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on May 31.

‘Have some shame’: Philippines slams China after memo mishap

Philippines’ Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr is a frequent and outspoken critic of China’s behaviour in the South China Sea.

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.

Schools, ferry routes suspended as Typhoon Saudel lashes east China

A satellite view showing Typhoon Saudel making landfall on China’s eastern coast on Aug 28.

Maritime ASEAN bends with the China wind – for now

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent remarks on Taiwan drew praise from Beijing.

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