South China Sea
-
Dec- 2020 -22 DecemberAsia Pacific
USS John S. McCain Sails by China-Claimed Spratly Islands
Guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain sailed through waters off the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, in the latest challenge to Beijing's territorial claims in the region.
Read More » -
18 DecemberAsia Pacific
US Navy to Be ‘More Assertive’ in Countering China in Pacific
The US military warned its warships would be "more assertive" in responding to violations of international law, citing in particular China.
Read More » -
Nov- 2020 -26 NovemberDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
US Delivers ScanEagle Drone System, Arms Totaling $33 Million to the Philippines
The US has provided armaments worth $33 million to the Philippines, including a ScanEagle reconnaissance drone system worth $14.79 million.
Read More » -
10 NovemberAsia Pacific
US ‘Disappointed’ as Cambodia Razes Another Military Facility
The United States expressed disappointment Tuesday that Cambodia had demolished a second American-funded military facility without warning, as the kingdom turns to China to expand a naval base.
Read More » -
Oct- 2020 -7 OctoberAsia Pacific
Cambodian PM Says Ream Naval Base Not Just for China
China would not have exclusive access to the Cambodian Ream naval base, Prime Minister Hun Sen said, despite Beijing chipping in for upgrades after a US-funded facility was razed at the site last month.
Read More » -
Sep- 2020 -10 SeptemberAsia Pacific
China Says US Biggest Threat to Peace in South China Sea
China accused the US of becoming "the biggest driver of militarization" in the contested South China Sea.
Read More » -
Aug- 2020 -28 AugustAmericas
US Warship Sails Near Disputed Islands in Tense South China Sea
An American warship sailed near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, the US Navy has said, challenging Beijing's claims on the resource-rich waterway and prompting a warning from the Chinese military.
Read More » -
Jul- 2020 -30 JulyAsia Pacific
China Conducts Military Drills in South China Sea
Beijing recently conducted "high-intensity" naval exercises in the South China Sea, China's defense ministry said Thursday, as tensions grow over the Asian power's maneuvers in the contested waters.
Read More » -
Dec- 2019 -17 DecemberAsia Pacific
China’s second aircraft carrier Shandong enters service
China's second aircraft carrier Shandong entered service, adding major firepower to its military ambitions as it faces tensions with Taiwan, the US and regional neighbors
Read More » -
2 DecemberAsia Pacific
China suspends US warship visits to Hong Kong over support for protesters
China suspended visits to Hong Kong by US warships in response to Congressional support for protesters in Hong Kong
Read More »