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China's ambassador to the Philippines said last week that Beijing would "easily win" a conflict between the countries, leading to calls for his expulsion. MANILA: The Philippine foreign ministry on Monday (Oct 19) summoned China's ambassador to express its "serious concern…
A PLA soldier looking out at a Taiwanese frigate. The top U.S. Army commander in East Asia says the best way to prevent a conflict is to let rivals see what America can do. General Ronald Clark believes that putting more…
The eleven-aircraft force represents more than fleet renewal because it connects persistent wide-area sensing, airborne battle management and armed anti-submarine warfare, giving the city-state a layered response mechanism across the congested approaches linking the Malacca Strait and South China Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — Journalists covering the defense department and Armed Forces of the Philippines who witnessed Chinese aggression against Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea took a stand against the statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Manila which maligned members…
HMAS Sydney has returned to Fleet Base East after 131 days in the Indo-Pacific, completing a deployment that included live missile firings, allied exercises and South China Sea operations. The Hobart-class guided-missile destroyer trained in integrated air and missile defence and…
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter Home from the sea HMAS Sydney returns after 131-day Indo-Pacific deployment HMAS Sydney has returned to Australia following 131 days operating across the Indo-Pacific demonstrating Australia’s commitment to regional security, strengthening partnerships with key allies and partners,…
Yet it was still quite surprising — even if it was arguably expected — for Beijing’s top diplomat in the Philippines, Ambassador Jing Quan, to say the Philippines “should feel fortunate” that China doesn’t use force in its maritime disputes. If it…
China’s efforts to expand its maritime activities in waters east of Taiwan are a shared concern for Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines, a Japanese specialist on China’s maritime policy said. The three sides should cooperate to assess Beijing’s intentions and…
Interesting Engineering Why Marines Are Building a Network of Mobile Missile Batteries Near China? The U.S. Marines are bringing mobile anti-ship missiles and air defenses to Yonaguni, roughly 60 miles from Taiwan, demonstrating a new distributed approach to Pacific island defense. The…
A NATIONAL security expert has urged the Philippines to scrutinize China’s actions and rhetoric more closely, warning that portraying Manila as a regional troublemaker could undermine its efforts to defend its maritime rights. Jose Antonio Goitia’s call followed Chinese Ambassador…