South China Sea

China, US in war of words over South China Sea navigation
China says US destroyer warned off for second day, US Navy said its ship successfully challenged China maritime claims.
Published On 24 Mar 2023
Chinese military says US ship ‘warned’ away in South China Sea
PLA says the USS Milius’s intrusion into its territorial waters undermined regional peace and stability.
Published On 23 Mar 2023
US gets new Philippine bases with South China Sea, Taiwan in mind
President Marcos Jr says US military base locations include northern Philippine province which faces South China Sea.
Published On 22 Mar 2023
China and Cambodia hold first naval drills in Cambodian waters
Exercises underline close relationship between Phnom Penh and Beijing, which has expansive claims in South China Sea.
Published On 20 Mar 2023

China condemned Australia’s plan to acquire attack subs from the US but how have Southeast Asian nations reacted?

Acquiring nuclear-powered submarines described as ‘the single biggest leap’ ever in Australia’s defence capabilities.

China’s Xi Jinping faces severe economic challenges and growing tension with the United States as his third term begins.

Chinese researchers have scrutinised the effects of US weapons in Ukraine to learn lessons for possible future conflict.

Australia’s Anthony Albanese will travel to US where he is expected to make an announcement on nuclear submarine deal.

Foreign minister Qin Gang says the US engaged in ‘malicious confrontation’ rather than fair competition with Beijing.

Philippine president says country’s boundaries being called into question just weeks after public dispute with China.

More Australians targets of spying ‘than at any time in Australia’s history’, country’s intelligence agency chief says.

Marcos Jr earlier summoned Beijing’s envoy to express ‘serious concern’ over China’s harassment of a Philippine ship.

China’s foreign ministry defended the Chinese coastguard’s actions towards a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea.

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