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Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
Taipei, February 15: The Philippines is stepping up efforts to strengthen its defence partnerships as tensions with China persist in the South China Sea. Manila is working to finalise defence agreements with Canada and New Zealand while also looking to expand joint military drills with the United States, its main defence ally, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
Australia expresses concern over unsafe and unprofessional encounter with Chinese aircraft
Canberra, February 14: The Australian Government has raised concerns with China following an incident involving a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and a People's Liberation Army-Air Force (PLA-AF) J-16 fighter aircraft in the South China Sea on Tuesday.
Philippines offers to return US missiles if China ceases South China Sea aggression
Taipei, January 31: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has proposed returning US Typhon missiles stationed in the Philippines if China ceases its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, Taiwan News reported.
Taiwan detects hike in Chinese activity around itself
Taipei, January 29: Taiwan stated that it detected six Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Tuesday till 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.
Taiwan detects spike in Chinese incursions around its territory
Taipei, January 28: Taiwan stated that it detected six Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Monday till 6 am (local time) on Tuesday.
South China Sea: Chinese forces disrupt Philippines survey operations in disputed waters
Manila, January 27: The Philippines has halted a scientific survey in the South China Sea after its fishing boats faced aggressive actions by the Chinese coast guard and naval forces, according to Al Jazeera.
Philippines confronts China over giant Coast Guard vessel in territorial waters
Manila, January 18: Philippine diplomats confronted their Chinese counterparts in face-to-face discussions in Xiamen, China, over the recent intrusion of a massive Chinese Coast Guard vessel into Philippine territorial waters, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
China builds specialised barges for 'putative invasion of Taiwan': Report
Taipei, January 11: China is reportedly building a fleet of specialised barges with road bridges or piers extending from the bow designed to facilitate the unloading of tanks and other military equipment, sparking concerns for 'putative invasion of Taiwan', according to Taiwan News.
China in 2025: More trouble lies ahead
New Delhi, January 9: China continued to encounter turbulence throughout 2024. However, all the difficulties that China is facing at home and abroad have made Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) more determined to throw their weight around and irrepressibly bully those who disagree with it.
China in 2025- More trouble lies ahead
Hong Kong, January 7: China continued to encounter turbulence throughout 2024. However, all the difficulties that China is facing at home and abroad have made Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) more determined to throw their weight around and irrepressibly bully those who disagree with it. In the coming year, it appears greater tumult lies ahead for both China and those who deal with it.
Key developments in South China Sea in 2025: Rising tensions, military activities, and territorial disputes
Taipei, January 5: The South China Sea remains one of the world's most volatile geopolitical hotspots, with escalating tensions and territorial disputes involving China and its neighbouring countries.