Behind Public Assurances, Xi Jinping Spread Grim Views on U.S.
Speeches by the Chinese leader show how he was bracing for an intensifying rivalry with the United States from early in his rule.
South China Sea
Why the rusting wreck of a second world war ship is so important to China
The Sierra Madre, deliberately marooned by the Philippines in 1999, is crumbling but repair is being made impossible by an effective blockade by BeijingIt is perhaps the most unlikely kind of military base. For more than two decades, a second world war…
The Philippines summons Chinese ambassador after two South China Sea collisions
The Philippine coast guard claims that ships were ‘bumped’ by Chinese vessels in incidents close to outposts in the Spratly IslandsManila has summoned Beijing’s ambassador after accusing China of “illegal and dangerous” behaviour that resulted in two c…
U.S. Accuses China’s Military Of Coercive And Risky Behaviors In The Indo-Pacific Region
VOA: US Sees ‘Sharp Increase’ in Chinese Military’s Coercive, Risky Behaviors WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Defense Department prepares to release its annual China Military Power report (CMPR), officials said the Chinese military has been engag…
With digital tools and drones, Army lab goes high-tech to help navigate tricky littoral logistics
“While many of us may typically think of maritime operations as maybe more of the domain of the Navy or the Marine Corps, it’s really the Army that is charged with moving our troops or equipment or supplies across the land-water interface i…
The Implications of China’s Growing Military Strength on the Global Maritime Security Order
The international community must promote peaceful dispute resolution and work toward preserving the stability of the global maritime security order.
Wednesday Briefing: South China Sea Tensions Cross a Line
Plus presidential portraits, this time for Africa.
The Philippines’ Tension With China Crosses New Line in South China Sea
The Philippines is pushing back against China’s territorial claims. But Chinese forces have been unrelenting in using direct confrontation, raising worries about an escalation.
Philippines Says It Removed Barrier in South China Sea That Blocked Boats
With tensions running high in the South China Sea over territorial rights, the Philippines offered a direct challenge to Beijing by instructing its Coast Guard to haul away a Chinese barrier.
Monday Briefing: How China Is Walling Off the Sea
Plus pursuing K-pop stardom while being out and proud.