South China Sea, Chinese vessels and Philippine Navy
China Is Winning the Fight for South China Sea Energy
The vast energy riches of the South China Sea have long been eyed by the Philippines and Vietnam as a way to reduce their reliance on imported gas and oil. But an armada of Chinese fishing boats and coast guard vessels— including “The Monster”—are blocking their way.
South China Sea: ‘upsurge’ in Chinese militia vessels as Balikatan drills begin ‘out of the norm’, Philippines says
The Philippine Navy says 124 Chinese vessels have been detected in the West Philippine Sea since the military drills began on Monday.
History As It Happens: An ally in the South China Sea
The Philippines is strengthening its relationship with its oldest treaty ally, the United States. The two nations share a complex, close relationship dating to the late 1800s.
Tensions Are Growing in the South China Sea
On today’s episode of The Big Take, rising tensions in the South China Sea over who controls the rich energy reserves within the waterway.
U.S., Philippines kick off joint military exercises in tense South China Sea
The United States and the Philippines kicked off their most extensive joint military exercise ever on Monday, with drills scheduled in the tense South China Sea amid warnings from China over its territorial claims.
US and Philippines to take military drills into contested South China Sea
The Philippines and the US kicked off three weeks of military exercises on Monday that are set to further strain the countries’ relations with China. This year’s staging of Balikatan, the allies’ largest annual military drill,
US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing. The annual exercises by the longtime treaty allies will run until May 10 and involve more than 16,
South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?
An escalating diplomatic row and recent maritime run-ins between China and the Philippines, a U.S. treaty ally, have made the highly strategic South China Sea a potential flashpoint between Washington and Beijing.
New Philippine, U.S. military drills in South China Sea spark anger in Beijing
The U.S. and the Philippines kicked off joint military drills Monday in the South China Sea, drawing immediate protests from China.
Balikatan 2024 Drills Prioritize South China Sea, Luzon Strait
American, Philippine, Australian, and French forces began Balikatan 2024 on Monday in a ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila. Translating to “shoulder-to-shoulder” in Tagalog, the Balikatan series of exercises has evolved from a small navy-to-navy drill during the Cold War to the premier annual military exercise held between the U.
Number of Chinese vessels surges in West Philippine Sea amid Balikatan
The number of Chinese vessels in Philippine waters – including warships – has significantly increased to more than a hundred in the past three weeks, as the country was preparing for this year’s Balikatan joint military exercise with the US,
South China Sea: amid tension, US and Chinese navy chiefs discuss ‘increasing security challenges in Indo-Pacific’
While Philippines was absent from forum, members passed updated Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea, a non-binding ...
Xi’s Fleet Is Winning the South China Sea Energy Fight
Tensions are soaring, but Southeast Asian nations are struggling to push back on Beijing’s contested claims and tap the energy resources their growing economies need.
Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following ...
South China Sea: as tensions mount, Wang Yi vows Beijing to be by Cambodia’s side no matter what
Wang Yi vows China will continue to invest more in Cambodian infrastructure and promote production capacity cooperation: ...
Blinken Goes to China With Potential Trouble on Horizon
Blinken will arrive in China on Wednesday to try to preserve the recent and delicate stabilization of ties between the United ...