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
South China Sea
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
International relations
China flexes maritime muscle with bigger, tougher coast guard ships
Navy-style operations raise alarm in Taiwan, Japan and Philippines
South China Sea
Philippine Coast Guard calls China's incursion claim 'inaccurate'
Beijing, Manila still engaged in protracted spat over resource-rich waters
South China Sea
China says Philippine air patrol made 'trouble' in South China Sea
Beijing blames Manila for conducting flight with 'extraterritorial countries'
Opinion
ASEAN members are finding ways around bloc paralysis
'Minilateral' cooperation is bringing together Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia
Comment
Is China seeking a submarine presence in the Sea of Japan?
Body of water could offer Chinese ballistic missile subs a place to hide
Indonesia election
Indonesia presidential hopefuls muted on China dependence
Prabowo, Ganjar heavy on economic diplomacy, Anies wants return to global stage
Defense
U.S. 'confident' carrier can operate under China missile threat: admiral
Concerns grow over survivability as Beijing possesses 'carrier killer'
Defense
Philippines 'breaking from its shell' with submarine purchase
Experts say Manila signaling shift to greater emphasis on external defense
South China Sea
Vietnam and Philippines sign deal on South China Sea security
Pact comes as China more aggressively asserts itself in the disputed area
South China Sea
Philippines, China agree to manage conflicts in South China Sea
Manila and Beijing pledge to improve communication after 8th bilateral meeting
International relations
Laos' ASEAN chairmanship faces Chinese reality check
Debt-laden country leads 10-member bloc facing geopolitical challenges
South China Sea
Philippines hopes to sign troops pact with Japan in first quarter
Manila also working with Canada to strengthen defense ties
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International relations
Philippines and Indonesia agree to strengthen security cooperation
Marcos and Jokowi discuss South China Sea issues and ASEAN unity
International relations
Indonesia's Jokowi begins trip to Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei
Talks to include economy and defense as China's clout grows
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South China Sea
Philippines not provoking South China Sea conflict, says military
Manila and Beijing continue trading accusations over maritime run-ins
South China Sea
China warns rocket remnants to hit South China Sea
Blastoff came Dec. 15 to put an optical remote sensing satellite into high orbit
South China Sea
China: Philippines' South China Sea actions 'extremely dangerous'
Communist party mouthpiece says Manila harms regional peace and stability
South China Sea
China slams Philippines over South China Sea
Beijing vows to 'respond resolutely,' accuses Manila of provocation
Defense
U.S. aircraft carrier calls at Singapore as China, Philippines spar
Nuclear-powered USS Carl Vinson projects might amid South China Sea dispute