Territorial disputes

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal

Scarborough is a prime fishing spot located 200km off the western coast of the Philippines. It is also 874km from Hainan, China’s nearest land mass.

Taiwan says Japan, Philippines must respect its rights in maritime border talks

Taiwan’s sovereignty over its territory and relevant waters, as well as its rights under international law, are “indisputable”, the foreign ministry said.

China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine sovereignty

A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Tokyo and Manila launch intelligence-sharing, maritime border talks amid unease over China

epa12999742 Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (L) shake hands before a summit meeting at the Akasaka Palace state guest house in Tokyo, Japan, 28 May 2026. EPA/Kiyoshi Ota / POOL

US Navy official says Taiwan arm sales on ‘pause’ due to Iran war

A Tuo Chiang-class corvette is anchored in the port of Keelung city, Taiwan.

Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say

A Ukrainian soldier works on a “Beaver” drone engaged in deep strikes into Russian territory.

Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he’s undecided on new sales

US President Donald Trump has said he plans to talk to Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te.

China holds live-fire drills in waters near Luzon as US, the Philippines stage war games

Military officers at the opening ceremonies of the Balikatan exercise in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on April 20. China's drills come as troops begin the annual military exercise.

Israeli military publishes map of south Lebanon territory under its control

A handout graphic of a map showing Israel military's Forward Defense Line and the area in which they are operating in southern Lebanon, published on April 19, 2026.

Taiwan jails 6 ex-soldiers for spying for China

Experts warn that the threat to Taiwan of spying is more serious given the risk of a Chinese attack.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.