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.
As the Philippines advances South China Sea Code of Conduct talks, ASEAN’s most credible gains may come from stronger cohesion and coordination.
The Chinese government has had “in-depth” maritime talks with Indonesia, according to its top diplomat, as Beijing and ASEAN ...
A record volume of so-called illicit crude is being held on tankers off China’s coast, representing a potential buffer for ...
Analysts say Marcos is doubling down on the country’s ‘transparency initiative’ while engaging Beijing diplomatically behind closed doors.
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: ...
Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at their annual retreat in Cebu, Philippines, Jan. 28, 2026. Credit: Facebook/ASEAN 2026 PH Southeast Asia’s top diplomats met ...
China's military activities and deployments in the South China Sea are often framed as part of its growing power projection capability, potentially a launch pad for its ambitions in the wider ...
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