International relations
China and Philippines to open South China Sea hotline
New diplomatic line of communication announced ahead of Marcos visit
South China Sea
South China Sea
Philippines, China clash over new South China Sea flash point
Concern is growing ahead of President Marcos' visit to China in New Year
South China Sea
Indonesia and Vietnam agree on EEZ boundaries in South China Sea
Jokowi and Phuc conclude 12 years of talks with eye on China
South China Sea
Indonesia's new commander plans special South China Sea operation
Analysts skeptical how much incoming military chief can achieve in only a year
Indo-Pacific
Japan sends fighter jets to Philippines for 1st time in air force exchange
Visit marks Manila's latest move to strengthen defense ties with Tokyo and Washington
South China Sea
ASEAN-led defense talks reaffirm norms for South China Sea
China, U.S. and others see eye to eye on avoiding maritime clashes
South China Sea
Kamala Harris slams China on Philippine ship near disputed sea
Washington's No. 2 asserts America's interests in the South China Sea
International relations
Harris meets Marcos as U.S. reaffirms Philippines security pledge
Vice president to make historic visit to island facing South China Sea
South China Sea
Kamala Harris to visit Philippine island near China dispute
VP's stop on Palawan has message: U.S. is engaged in Indo-Pacific
International relations
Philippines to accelerate U.S. defense deal on base access
Manila and Washington eye camps near Taiwan, South China Sea
South China Sea
Philippine Coast Guard trains with U.S., Japan as Marcos vows to modernize
New president has taken a tougher line on territorial matters in waters contested by China
Indo-Pacific
Quad needs 'standing force' in Indo-Pacific: ex-U.S. Navy chief
Gary Roughead calls for four-nation group to rotate command
Indo-Pacific
U.S.-Philippines defense chiefs to discuss 'full range of security concerns'
Austin is expected to bring up Taiwan as China steps up pressure on Taipei
International relations
Philippines' Marcos, Singapore's Lee align on South China Sea
Leaders express 'deep disappointment' in Myanmar's military leadership
Politics
Japan's defense spending likely to exceed 1% of GDP
Defense ministry request for FY2023 budget to surpass $43bn
Opinion
Marcos is finding a new balance between U.S. and China
After policy swings, new Philippine president is building on legacy of his father
Opinion
Scientific cooperation can cut through South China Sea deadlock
Joint efforts needed to save fish stocks and coral reefs from destruction
International relations
China's foreign minister visits Marcos to deepen Philippine ties
Beijing pursues 'new golden era' under successor to Duterte
Politics
China launches 'Fujian,' its most advanced aircraft carrier
Third flattop boasts electromagnetic catapult technology for plane takeoffs
Comment
Is China following Japan's prewar path in the South Pacific?
Beijing's growing clout in strategic region irks U.S., Australia
South China Sea
South China Sea stirs fears of Black Sea rerun as Shangri-La ends
Superpowers spar over waterway at Singapore summit; Malaysia warns of 'deadliest' war
US-China tensions
U.S. policy on Taiwan hasn't changed, but China's has: Austin
Defense chief rules out 'Asian NATO;' warns of Beijing's 'growing coercion'
Indo-Pacific
Japan aims to hold '2-plus-2' talks with Philippines, India in April
Meeting with foreign and defense ministers from Manila would be first for Tokyo
Indo-Pacific
China builds up blue-water presence as world focuses on Ukraine
Beijing fully militarizes three reefs in South China Sea, U.S. commander says
Opinion
China continues its territorial advances in Asia
Strategy relies on a steady progression of actions to outmaneuver rival states