Asia Pacific / Politics Apr 20, 2021
Philippines' Duterte prepared to deploy navy over South China Sea claim
The mercurial leader's remarks come after hundreds of Chinese vessels were detected at a disputed reef in the waterway last month.
Asia Pacific Apr 10, 2021
Filipino reporters chased by armed Chinese ships in disputed South China Sea
The U.S. and Philippines have expressed concern over China’s decision to mass militia vessels in the South China Sea, as a Filipino civilian ship carrying local journalists reported it had been chased down by armed Chinese Navy vessels while sailing within its own exclusive ...
Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Apr 8, 2021
How Japan should deal with China’s new coast guard law
by Tomohisa Takei
Tokyo may need to bridge the gap between law enforcement and defense operations as Beijing looks to build a stronger maritime force.
Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Apr 6, 2021
China tests Biden with South China Sea tactic that misled Obama
by Andreo Calonzo and Philip J. Heijmans
It appears that Beijing is probing whether Biden will take action after pledging to work with allies to deter Chinese assertiveness.
Asia Pacific Apr 5, 2021
Philippines turns up heat on China over boats massing in South China Sea
Aides of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday criticized China for what they called territorial incursions by hundreds of its vessels, which his legal counsel warned could damage ties and lead to "unwanted hostilities". In some of the strongest words yet from Duterte's camp about ...
National Mar 28, 2021
Japan and Indonesia defense chiefs opposed to assertive moves by China
Defense minister Kishi said the two sides agreed to boost defense cooperation and hold a joint exercise involving Japanese and Indonesian forces in the South China Sea.
Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 24, 2021
China embassy takes swipe at 'fusty' Japan over South China Sea
The comment was a direct response to a Twitter remark on "action that heightens tensions" by Japan's ambassador to the Philippines, Kazuhiko Koshikawa.
Asia Pacific Mar 22, 2021
Philippines says 220 Chinese boats have encroached in South China Sea
The Philippines coast guard reported that about 220 vessels, believed to be manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel, were seen moored at the Whitsun Reef.
Commentary / World Mar 21, 2021
China’s Himalayan salami tactics
by Brahma Chellaney
China’s new border villages in the Himalayas are the equivalent of its artificially created islands in the South China Sea, whose map Xi’s regime has redrawn without firing a shot.
Asia Pacific Mar 5, 2021
Nearly 90% in U.S. see China as 'competitor' or 'enemy,' survey finds
by Jesse Johnson
The Pew Research survey also found that many in the U.S. back Washington taking a tougher approach to bilateral ties with Beijing.
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Feb 28, 2021
China expected to unveil hike in military budget as tensions rise
Beijing likely to reveal a robust increase in defense spending at the March 5 annual opening of its parliament, as its economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Asia Pacific Feb 21, 2021
Taiwan scrambles air force again after Chinese exercises in South China Sea
After nine Chinese air force aircraft flew near the Pratas Islands on Friday, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said it tracked 11 aircraft on Saturday — eight fighter jets, two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers and an anti-submarine aircraft.