In a recent development, tensions between China and Canada have escalated following Canada’s accusations of unsafe maneuvers by Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) jets in the South China Sea. China has swiftly responded to the allegations, denying any wrongdoing and asserting its commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region. Canada’s accusation stems from its claim that two Chinese …

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s attendance at the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) summit in Beijing marked a significant moment as it coincided with the program’s 10th anniversary. However, despite this milestone and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s announcement of close to $100 billion in new financing for the initiative, it appears that the Philippines will not benefit from China’s largesse …

Congress must swiftly pass legislation to implement strategic pacts with Pacific Island nations and counter Chinese aggression towards the Philippines, US House representatives from Guam and Hawaii told the foreign affairs committee on Friday. On Thursday night, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a joint resolution to implement deals that President Joe Biden’s administration recently concluded with the Marshall …

On November 3, the USS Dewey (DDG 105) conducted a freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to upholding international law and asserting navigational rights and freedoms. The operation challenged unlawful restrictions on innocent passage imposed by the People’s Republic of China , Taiwan, and Vietnam. All three claimants …

A recent incident involving a Chinese warplane and a Canadian military helicopter in the South China Sea has raised concerns about the safety and professionalism of Chinese military operations. Last Sunday, a Chinese warplane fired flares in front of a Canadian military helicopter flying over international waters, an action that Canadian military officers have deemed reckless and potentially dangerous. According …

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has responded to reports by the United States and Canada regarding the passage of their warships through the Taiwan Strait. According to the PLA, these nations have exaggerated and sensationalized the event. This latest incident further adds to the ongoing tensions between China and the international community concerning the disputed status of Taiwan. The …

In yet another escalation of tensions, China and Japan found themselves in a face-off as their coastguard ships clashed near the disputed Diaoyu Islands. These uninhabited islands, known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan, have long been a contentious issue between the two Asian giants. This recent incident further underscores the ongoing territorial dispute and raises concerns about the potential …

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 …