China, Southeast Asia

China's South China Sea Claims Dominate ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meet
Many Southeast Asian nations are looking for assurances from the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump's return to power in January.
US defense chief regrets China's decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed regret Wednesday that his Chinese counterpart chose not to hold talks with him during meetings of Southeast Asian defense chiefs in Laos, calling it a setback for the entire region.
How Philippines’ ‘vocal’ South China Sea stance earns it Western support
Analysts say the Philippines’ transparency initiative is spotlighting China’s actions and rallying global allies in the US and Europe.
Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring
Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives are meeting in the Laotian capital for security talks at a time of increasing maritime disputes with China in the Asia-Pacific and as the transition to a new U.
U.S. Defence Chief Says Treaty With Philippines Covers Armed Attacks in South China Sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a courtesy call at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, November 18, 2024. Gerard Carreon/Pool via REUTERS Gerard Carreon/Pool via REUTERS MANILA (Reuters) - United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the Mutual Defense Treaty between Washington and Manila applies to armed attack in the South China Sea.
U.S. defense chief says treaty with Philippines covers armed attacks in South China Sea
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the Mutual Defense Treaty between Washington and Manila applies to armed attack in the South China Sea. The behavior of China has been concerning,
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The South China Sea could become a major flashpoint in 2025
Asian nations are pushing back against China in the South China Sea, setting the area up to be a major flashpoint in 2025 ...
U.S. Issues Warning to Beijing Over South China Sea
The U.S. defense chief said that he was concerned about China's increasingly confrontational tactics in the region. "The ...
Building Frenzy In The South China Sea - Who Is Fortifying Islands?
Countries surrounding the South China Sea have built more than 90 outposts on around 70 islands, rocks and reefs in the ...
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China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines
China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move ...
US Ally Receives New Chinese Warnings About South China Sea
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said "external countries"—a hint at the United States—were sowing ...
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Beijing’s base in South China Sea cuts emergency response time by 50%: Study
A strategic base in the South China Sea's Spratly Islands has positioned China as the fastest responder to emergencies in the ...
China overtakes Germany in industrial use of robots, says report
China has overtaken Germany in the use of robots in industry, an annual report published by the International Federation of ...
As Trump 2.0 looms, South Korea and China seek stability amid global turbulence
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appears to be pursuing a more balanced approach to relations with Washington and Beijing ...