But attempts to modernise have come “way too little, way too late”, says Zachary Abuza, a professor of Southeast Asian security at the National War College in Washington. “I think …
The Philippines’ coastguard said on Saturday it would maintain its regular supply missions to troops stationed on a disputed atoll in the South China Sea even though it expects more …
Calling channels of military communication “absolutely critical”, the official stressed the importance of keeping these lines open “both at senior levels of our military but also operator to operator”. Downplaying …
But already it is facing questions over how to handle the divisive issue of Myanmar’s junta, which seized power in 2021 and has since presided over a a crumbling economy …
In scrapping US$5 billion worth of rail projects, the Philippine government said it was reacting to foot-dragging by China over financing rather than the squabbles at sea. But observers speculate …
The Philippines has pinned its hopes on exports of nickel and other critical minerals to capitalise on China’s new energy bonanza and generate more revenue, and officials have made “business …
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is hoping that Chinese President Xi Jinping will see it in China’s interest to “dig in” with US President Joe Biden at their …
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday his country, the Philippines and the United States were cooperating to protect the freedom of the South China Sea as he committed …
“The United States defence agreement with the Philippines is ironclad,” declared US President Joseph Biden amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. “Any attack on the Filipino aircraft, vessels …
Chinese warplanes buzzed a Canadian helicopter over international waters in the South China Sea last weekend and then fired flares at it, Defence Minister Bill Blair said on Friday, saying …