More: South China Sea
Hanoi is building Southeast Asia’s pre-eminent sea power
The recent maritime cooperation renewal between Vietnam and Russia (2026-2030) is deliberately pushing Vietnam to become Southeast Asia’s dominant sea power, propelled by South...
China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Amid South China Sea Dispute
China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, accusing him of making remarks that harmed China's interests and...
Why Is China Expanding Maritime Pressure Around Taiwan?
Taiwan has sharply rejected China's latest maritime patrol east of the island, declaring that its sovereignty "cannot be violated" after Beijing concluded a days...
Satellite Photos Reveal Mystery Structure at Disputed South China Sea Reef
Satellite images confirmed a structure's presence at the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea last week, but later images show it is no...
Cyanide Discovery in South China Sea Sparks Philippines–China Tensions
The Philippines has raised alarm after discovering cyanide on Chinese vessels operating near a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, intensifying tensions in...
Philippines Rebuffs China Claim as South China Sea Tensions Harden
The Philippines has rejected renewed assertions by China over sovereignty in the South China Sea, deepening a long running dispute that has increasingly defined...
Maintaining a Deterrence Strategy for the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal
The South China Sea is one of the most tempestuous regions today due to numerous provocations that could lead to heightened diplomatic standoffs and...
Philippine Officials Reassert Sovereignty on Thitu Amid South China Sea Tensions
A recent visit by Philippine officials to Thitu Island, the country’s largest outpost in the contested Spratly archipelago, has underscored the intensifying pressures in...
Philippines Keeps Dialogue Open with China Amid South China Sea Tensions
Philippines confirmed that it is maintaining open communication channels with China, even as it deepens partnerships with countries that share its stance on maritime...
Why American Friction with France and the UK Could Change China’s Calculus in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific is a regional flashpoint that could see several potential armed conflicts if missteps are taken and de-escalation and deterrence are not applied....