South China Sea

RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) has developed an air-to-air missile that could give the U.S. an upper hand against China. The AIM-174B, which has the longest range of any U.S. missile and is a further development of the Raytheon SM-6 air defense missile, can reach targets as far away as 250 miles,...

In a strategic move to counter China’s escalating assertiveness, Japan and the Philippines, two crucial U.S. allies, have penned a historic defense pact. What Happened: The two nations signed the “Reciprocal Access Agreement” (RAA) to establish a deterrent that goes beyond U.S....

In a recent development, the Philippines has labeled the South China Sea incident from last week, where a Filipino soldier lost a finger, as a “deliberate act” by China. What Happened: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro stated that the encounter with Xi Jinping‘s army was neither...

A collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea has ignited a dispute, with the U.S. ally accusing Beijing of propagating deceptive information. What Happened: The Chinese Coast Guard asserted that the Philippine vessel approached the Chinese ship...

In a move that could signal easing tensions, the defense chiefs of the U.S. and China have met for the first time in person since last year. The meeting took place against a backdrop of strained relations over Taiwan and the South China Sea. What Happened: In a significant diplomatic engagement,...

Amid escalating tensions, Taiwan has slammed China for attempting to establish a “new normal” through persistent military exercises and other aggressive actions. What Happened: Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated on Thursday that China is attempting to “nibble away...

Beijing has called on Washington to stop meddling in China’s maritime disputes with its neighbors. What Happened: Hong Liang, the Chinese foreign ministry's director general for boundary and ocean affairs, and Mark Lambert, the U.S. State Department's China coordinator, held a virtual meeting...

China has denied allegations by the Philippine coastguard of building an artificial island in the disputed Sabina Shoal, South China Sea. What Happened: Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, dismissed the claims as “groundless and pure fabrication,” South China...

In a recent development, the national security adviser of the Philippines has advocated for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats. This comes in the wake of an alleged leak of a phone conversation with a Filipino admiral, further intensifying the ongoing South China Sea dispute. What Happened: Eduardo...

The Philippines has pledged to abstain from escalating tensions in the South China Sea, rejecting the use of water cannons or any other offensive weapons. The announcement was made by the country’s President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. What Happened: Marcos emphasized that the country’s...

The Philippines has slammed China’s coast guard for escalating tensions in the South China Sea after water cannons used by Beijing damaged two Philippine vessels. What Happened: On Wednesday, Philippine officials reported that a coast guard ship and a fisheries vessel were damaged when...

In a recent development, China’s military has initiated air and sea patrols in the strategically vital South China Sea. This action is perceived as a direct response to the U.S.-led naval exercises in the region, escalating tensions between the global powers. What Happened: China’s...

In the upcoming summits with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President Joe Biden is expected to express serious concerns over China’s escalating activities in the South China Sea. What Happened: Biden will discuss the situation around the...

Taiwan’s top security official has recommended that President Tsai Ing-wen reconsider a planned visit to the South China Sea due to safety risks associated with the region’s escalating military tensions. What Happened: Taiwan’s National Security Bureau Director-General, Tsai Ming-...

In a significant move underscoring the U.S.’s dedication to its allies in Southeast Asia, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated the nation’s commitment to defending the Philippines. This comes amid heightened tensions in the South China Sea, a region critical for...