The Philippines and China summoned each other’s respective envoys following a maritime clash at Ayungin Shoal, also known as Second Thomas Shoal, and ongoing disputes over structures at Scarborough Shoal. …
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Recent claims by Chinese state-affiliated scholars suggesting that Batanes, the northernmost province of the Philippines, is part of China have sparked significant concern among Philippine defense officials. The Armed Forces …
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China Rejects 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Ruling on 10th Anniversary The ruling, which favored the Philippines, remains a central point of friction in regional diplomacy, with Chinese officials demanding …
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A coalition of 14 nations and the European Union issued a joint statement reaffirming the 2016 ruling that invalidated China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea. The statement asserts …
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India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: The Strategic Importance of the Malacca Strait India’s growing focus on the Indo-Pacific region has intensified scrutiny on the Malacca Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint that underpins …
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President Marcos thanks Canada for ‘vocal, consistent support’ in South China Sea – Philstar.com
The Philippines and Canada have moved to formalize a new bilateral agreement aimed at protecting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), marking a significant expansion of ties between the two nations. President …
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Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Seeks Deeper Economic and Security Partnership with India Amid China Focus
Japan-India Talks Focus on Indo-Pacific Strategy Amid Economic and Security Tensions Sanae Takaichi arrived in India this week to advance economic and security cooperation, with a focus on countering China’s …
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U.S. Diplomat Confirms Trump-Era ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan, No Arms Sale Timeline Announced A senior U.S. diplomat confirmed in a recent statement that the Trump administration’s “Six Assurances” to Taiwan …
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Japan and China Navigate Security Tensions at Shangri-La Dialogue Japan’s Minister of Defense, Minoru Kihara, emphasized the necessity of maintaining a “rules-based international order” during the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in …
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ASEAN and Russia are marking the 35th anniversary of their dialogue partnership with a commemorative summit in Kazan, Russia, as Moscow seeks to reinforce its regional influence amid ongoing international …