US clears proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Philippines
Package for 20 jets, valued at $5.58 billion, will not alter SEAsia’s military balance, the United States says.
China claims discovery of 100 million-ton oilfield in South China Sea
The announcement came days after US, Philippines, Japan staged naval drills near a contested shoal.
US to send advanced military hardware to Philippines
During Manila visit, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reiterates U.S. support for Philippines’ territorial defense.
Radio Free Asia files lawsuit against US administration to restore funding
RFA’s federal grant was terminated on March 15 putting in doubt its future reporting on China and other authoritari
Philippines loosens decades-old ban on official visits to Taiwan
Manila’s move came as South China Sea disputes with Beijing escalate.
Cambodia reopens naval base after Chinese upgrade
Completed expansion of Ream Naval Base comes 2 weeks ahead of visit by China’s Xi Jinping
Beijing, Manila at odds over Google Maps update on South China Sea
Google labeled part of the South China Sea as the ‘West Philippine Sea’ – a term Beijing rejects.
Japanese warships will be first to visit a Cambodian port upgraded by China
China’s role in the project sparked fears it may use the base as an outpost to expand its regional influence.
Vietnam expands island building in disputed waters
China still leads the way in land reclamation in the South China Sea.
Philippines arrests Chinese nationals for suspected espionage
Philippine authorities announced the arrests of six Chinese nationals suspected of spying on naval vessels.
