South China Sea
Philippines calls claim of South China Sea deal 'Chinese propaganda'
Defense secretary says there is no agreement with China over Second Thomas Shoal
South China Sea
Defense
East Asia military spending up 6.2% as China tensions mount, report shows
Japan marks biggest rise since 1972; data comes amid rush of regional talks, drills
South China Sea
Philippines and U.S. to 'sink' ships in South China Sea drills
16,700 Filipinos and Americans to enhance interoperability in annual Balikatan exercise
South China Sea
China claims South China Sea deal with Philippines' Duterte
Manila denies saying Marcos administration cannot confirm agreement
Indo-Pacific
Marcos says U.S., Japan deal will change South China Sea dynamic
Philippines president adds trilateral summit 'not against any country'
South China Sea
Philippines wins breakthrough at summit with Japan, U.S., experts say
Manila still faces the difficulty of reducing maritime tensions with China
Opinion
South China Sea cooperation better for China than conflict
Joint development of oil and gas fields can be made to work
South China Sea
Philippines' Marcos boosts security as South China Sea tension rises
Presidential order released on Sunday upgrades maritime council to 'unified' framework
Comment
Why appeasing China will never work
Bitter lessons from the Philippines, and the rise of U.S.-Japan-Philippine cooperation
South China Sea
Philippines' Marcos vows response to China's 'attacks'
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin affirms "ironclad" defense commitment
Defense
China-hosted naval forum will seek to prevent drone collisions at sea
U.S. and Japan among 30 nations to attend April's Western Pacific Naval Symposium
South China Sea
China's defense ministry warns Philippines after South China Sea incident
Beijing vows 'decisive measures' if Manila challenges 'bottom line'
South China Sea
China Coast Guard uses water cannon on Philippine ships in South China Sea
U.S. backs Manila, which says its vessel was impeded in 'irresponsible' provocation
Interview
U.S., Japan to discuss how Tokyo can work with AUKUS: Kurt Campbell
April summit's agenda to include potential technological cooperation, says U.S. official
South China Sea
Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases in South China Sea
Foreign ministry says Beijing has foothold near Taipei-controlled islet
International relations
U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit
High-level talks at White House come as South China Sea tensions flare
South China Sea
Philippines: China's maritime proposals contrary to our interests
Manila blames Beijing for disclosing 'sensitive details' of South China Sea talks
Interview
Indonesian minister urges investment in Jokowi's mineral strategy
Maritime sector could also be part of developing domestic value chains for growth
Comment
U.S. allies in Indo-Pacific tremble at prospect of Trump return
Middle powers Japan, Philippines and Australia explore security cooperation
South China Sea
Australia and ASEAN call for South China Sea restraint, Gaza ceasefire
Statement calls for 'rules-based' order in region as Beijing looks to increase presence
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN considers including Europe in defense talks to enhance ties
Move comes as China's clout grows, global tensions spill into Southeast Asia
South China Sea
Philippines blames China Coast Guard for South China Sea collisions
Manila says Chinese vessel's 'dangerous maneuvers' caused incident in waterway
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China People's Congress
China defense budget grows 7.2% despite other 'belt-tightening'
Military spending outpaces GDP growth; Beijing keeps firm stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan
International relations
ASEAN and Australia move closer on climate and economic security
Canberra sees alliance as bulwark against China's rise
South China Sea
Philippines' Marcos remains firm on defending sovereignty
President pledges not to allow foreign power to take 'one square inch' of territory