South China Sea

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5 takeaways for Asia from Trump’s new national security strategy

US President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, Nov. 25, 2025. His updated National Security Strategy elevates the Western Hemisphere as America’s highest priority. PHOTO: TOM BRENNER/NYTIMES

Trump unveils strategy to prevent China conflict over Taiwan

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

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Manila’s turn towards Seoul to bolster defence versus China reflects shifting security framework

The Philippine Navy commissioned the BRP Diego Silang, the second of two guided-missile frigates ordered from South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries.

China massing military ships across region in show of maritime force, sources say

A view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, in August.

Philippines delays award of key bridge project amid China risk

The Philippines and China have clashed in disputed waters near outposts Beijing has built in the South China Sea.

Beijing’s influence comes under scrutiny as Philippines-China Studies Center debuts in Manila

macenter - Dr Rommel Banlaoi (4th from left) leads the opening of the Philippines-China Studies Center at Diliman College in Quezon City, Philippines on November 18, 2025. Joining him are (from right to left) are Filipino Chinese Friendship Association president Danny Sze, Association of Philippines China Understanding chairman Raul Lambino, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc president Victor Lim, Diliman College president Nikki Coseteng, former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos, Kaisa Para sa Kaunlaran president Anabel Chua Lim, and a representative from the Chinese Embassy in Manila.

CREDIT: PHILIPPINES-CHINA STUDIES CENTER, DILIMAN COLLEGE

Vietnam braces for new storm after historic floods leave over 100 dead or missing

Khanh Hoa province suffered casualties after days of heavy rain triggered catastrophic flooding.

US, China held maritime security talks in Hawaii, Chinese navy says

U.S. and Chinese flags are displayed in this illustration taken September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Philippines eyes completion of South China Sea code as next Asean chair

Philippines' Secretary of Foreign Affairs Theresa Lazaro attends the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 25, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Three Vietnamese men survive over 40 hours at sea after Typhoon Kalmaegi

Mr Pham Duy Quang from Ly Son island was rescued after drifting at sea for more than 40 hours.

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