The collision incident involving two Chinese vessels ramming a Philippine coast guard ship near the Second Thomas Shoal raises critical questions about the Philippines’ approach to dealing with China. It presents a policy dilemma where the Philippines has to decide whether to prioritize diplomacy or take alternative measures to counter Chinese aggression. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr , disillusioned …

During the Xiangshan Forum, an international security conference held in Beijing, Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, Zhang Yixia, delivered a speech reaffirming the Chinese military’s stance on Taiwan. Zhang stated, “The Chinese military will never allow anyone or any form to separate Taiwan from China. We will never be negligent.” This warning was directed towards the United States, …

With the Biden administration currently focused on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, there is a concern that a new crisis may emerge in another part of the world. One area of particular concern is the Pacific region, with China being seen as a key troublemaker. China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea have raised alarm. Beijing appears …

The rhetoric in Chinese Communist Party-controlled media has become extremely heated regarding the recent conflict in the South China Sea. Chinese officials and media outlets have made strong statements about the situation, including threats of military action against the Philippines. Director of China’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Xu Liping, warned that if the Philippines continues to provoke, China’s countermeasures …

China’s defense ministry recently released footage showing what they claim to be evidence of harassment by a US warship in the South China Sea. According to the ministry, the video was recorded in August during routine training near the Xisha Islands, which China claims as its territory. The video depicts a US destroyer crossing the bow of a Chinese destroyer. …

On October 24, 2023, a concerning incident took place in the South China Sea involving a People’s Republic of China J-11 pilot and a U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft. The B-52 was lawfully conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was subjected to an unsafe intercept by the PRC pilot. The intercept occurred during the night with limited visibility, …

President Biden has stated that the United States military stands ready to defend the Philippines against any attack from China, following a recent collision between ships from the two nations near a disputed island in the South China Sea. Biden emphasized the ironclad defense agreement between the US and the Philippines, stating that any attack on Filipino aircraft, vessels, or …

Second Thomas Shoal has recently emerged as a flashpoint in the South China Sea. This disputed area, located in the Spratly Islands, is claimed by both the Philippines and China. Tensions have escalated as Chinese vessels have repeatedly harassed Filipino ships operating in the vicinity. According to reports, a Philippine Coast Guard ship and a supply boat were recently hit …

China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu was recently fired without any official explanation, two months after he disappeared from public view. This follows the dismissal of former Foreign Minister Qin Gang in July. The decision to remove Li from his state positions as a member of the Central Military Commission and as one of China’s five state councillors was approved by …

Manila has taken diplomatic action by summoning Beijing’s ambassador after accusing China of engaging in “illegal and dangerous” behavior that led to two collisions in the highly disputed South China Sea. The collisions, which occurred on Sunday, are the latest in a series of maritime confrontations between the two countries in the region. According to the Philippines’ National Taskforce, China’s …

The United States has recently deployed drone ships to navy bases in Japan, which is seen as a significant development in the use of driverless vessels for deterrence against China. This move marks a new role for unmanned ships in geopolitical strategy. The US sent two multi-role unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to its naval bases in Japan, in a move …

The Philippine government strongly criticized a supply ship traveling in the South China Sea, which was intercepted and collided with a Chinese Coast Guard vessel, calling it “an unlawful act”. According to the Philippine government, on the morning of the 22nd, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine supply ship near Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea. …

A US warship on October 19 successfully intercepted multiple cruise missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which were reportedly targeting Israel. The US Navy destroyer USS Carney in the Red Sea intercepted three cruise attack missiles and approximately eight drones. The missiles and drones were shot down at sea, and the initial assessment indicates that the …

China’s partnership with Russia is of great importance to its ambition of being recognized as a global power, according to a statement made by the US government on Thursday. In addition, the US assessment also warned that China has exceeded expectations in terms of nuclear warhead deployment and may be developing missile systems with the capacity to target the United …

The United States and the Philippines recently concluded joint naval drills near the Philippines, focusing on replenishment at sea, naval warfare, and human assistance and disaster response. These exercises, known as Sama Sama, have been an annual event between the two countries since 2017 and include nontraditional security drills. The drills occurred amidst ongoing tension in the South China Sea, …