China’s neighbors should beware of Beijing’s trap
Southeast Asian states must not sacrifice long-term interests when pursuing Chinese energy deals
South China Sea
China launches ‘biggest military build-up in the world’
Defense Minister Marles warns of the geopolitical threats posed by Beijing to the Indo-Pacific region
Riding a wave of superpower strife in troubled waters
How Beijing turned the South China Sea into a ‘bubbling geopolitical hot spot’ with its ‘nine-dash line’
United States to boost air power to counter China
Washington’s plan would enhance the US-Japan alliance and bolster deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region
China tension over North Korea-Russia defense pact
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell warns that Beijing ‘is somewhat anxious’ about the deal
China’s defense ties with Cambodia rattle Vietnam
Chinese military facilities in the South China Sea also threaten Hanoi’s ability to access resources
Winds of war swirl above the South China Sea
Along with Taiwan, it has become a flashpoint for Beijing and Washington in the battle for global supremacy
China-US rivalry raises tension in Southeast Asia
But conflict between the two superpowers over ‘Taiwan is perhaps of greatest concern’ in 2023
China’s islands of destruction alarm the US
American Admiral John C Aquilino warns of the dangers posed to the region amid Russia’s war in Ukraine
Race on to retrieve sunken US Navy stealth fighter
Finding the crashed US$100-million F-35C has become a priority for Washington