“The People’s Liberation Army Navy of China (PLA) has outlined ways to enhance the data analysis capabilities of the navy and gather a vast amount of information on foreign ships and aircraft. The PLA newspaper published a full-page article on Monday detailing how data analysts on the guided-missile destroyer Diem Thanh, a Type 054A frigate of the PLA Navy’s North …

Forces from Manila, Britain, Canada, Japan, and the United States have commenced a two-week joint naval exercise in Philippine waters. The purpose of these exercises is to demonstrate a “show of force” in response to regional tensions that have been escalating recently. The drills, named “Sama Sama,” involve more than 1,800 participants and are taking place in the southern part …

The Philippine Coast Guard has accused China of interfering with the movement of Chinese Coast Guard vessels in the South China Sea by approaching the vessels within a range of 1 meter. On October 4th, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel came within 1 meter of a Philippine patrol vessel in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, where the …

Filipino fishermen are facing persistent harassment at Scarborough Shoal, a disputed area in the South China Sea. According to reports, these fishermen have been subjected to various forms of aggression, including intimidation, harassment, and even physical violence. Several news articles shed light on the challenges faced by Filipino fishermen in this region. For instance, an article by Asia Times highlighted …

“The President of the United States, Joe Biden, stated in an interview that there is a “possibility” that he will hold a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month. Biden mentioned that no specific meeting has been scheduled yet, but the possibility still exists. He also expressed hope that the high-level US-China meeting will take place alongside the …

The former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has expressed his desire to temporarily hold the position of Speaker of the House until a replacement for the ousted House Speaker McCarthy is selected. The selection process for a successor is currently underway in the US House of Representatives, following a vote to remove Speaker McCarthy based on a resolution …

China has once again issued a warning about the Philippines’ activities in the South China Sea. China accuses the Philippines of conducting resupply operations near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea and asserts that it is ready to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty. China’s warning has attracted international attention and increased tensions in the South China …

Pentagon official has emphasized the need for “substantive” talks between the US and Chinese militaries to resume. These talks are crucial for managing tensions and avoiding potential conflicts. It is suggested that the US should use autonomous systems to counter China’s military scale advantage. This is particularly relevant in the context of the China-US trade war, which has added complexities …

China recently announced a plan to deepen integration between its coastal province of Fujian and self-governing Taiwan. The directive, issued jointly by the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee and the State Council, aims to make Fujian a “demonstration zone” for integrated development with Taiwan. It also promotes Fujian as the “first home” for Taiwanese residents and businesses to settle in …

The Philippines is currently investigating the deaths of three Filipino fishermen who were killed in a collision with a “foreign” vessel in the South China Sea. The incident occurred near Scarborough Shoal, with the Philippine fishing boat FFB Dearyn being struck at around 4:20 a.m. on Monday. Fortunately, eleven crew members were able to survive the crash and reach land …

Taiwan has called on the United States to expedite the delivery of weapons systems and enhance the defense supply chain amid growing concerns over Chinese aggression. The plea comes as Taiwan faces increasing military threats from China and seeks to strengthen its defense capabilities. In recent years, China has significantly ramped up its military activities and aggression towards Taiwan, causing …