Ship tracking data analysed by researchers showed between 1,300 and 2,000 vessels forming long parallel lines roughly 300 ...

Confrontation, militarisation and US–China rivalry made for choppy waters in the South China Sea in 2025, complicating prospects for an ASEAN–China Code of Conduct.

The following is testimony provided March 2, 2026, during the hearing, “Part of Your World: U.S.-China Competition Under the ...

1. The Stage is Set: HMS Queen Elizabeth’s Maiden Voyage2. The Shadow Play Begins: Chinese Presence in the Region3. “We Beat Them to the Draw”: The Detection and Deterrence4. The Silent Battle: ...

The geopolitics of the South China Sea in 2025 were shaped by trends including confrontations between the China Coast Guard and claimant states.

– The Incident Unfolds: A Moment-by-Moment Breakdown– Then THIS Happened… The Immediate Aftermath– Decoding the “Overkill”: Why a Warship?– The Broader Stakes: Geopolitical Fallout– A History of Tensi ...

Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential ...

Tarriela called the embassy’s actions blatant disrespect against Philippine elected officials on their own soil. It is in line with ensuring that their waters remain free for future generations, a ...

As the Philippines advances South China Sea Code of Conduct talks, ASEAN’s most credible gains may come from stronger cohesion and coordination.

China’s Ministry of National Defense on Friday expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the Australian side’s ...