Relations between the U.S. and China — the world’s top two economies — could worsen further as both countries have signaled that they are prepared to fight each other in many more ways, according to a political risk expert. “There’s a lot of room for escalation here. I think that it’s, by now, quite clear […]

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 2, 2020) — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said India has expressed its intent to carry out navigation activities in the South China Sea. In an online forum on Thursday, Lorenzana said navigation in the South China Sea is open to all countries. “We do not prevent other countries from passing […]

HANOI/MANILA (Reuters) – Vietnam and the Philippines on Thursday criticised China’s holding of military drills in a disputed part of the South China, warning it could create tension in the region and impact Beijing’s relationship with its neighbours. Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said China’s exercises in the waters near the Paracel Islands were “highly […]

On Wednesday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) began exercises in the South China Sea focused around amphibious assault activities. Prior to the exercises, a PLAN amphibious assault ship was seen at Woody Island, the largest natural Chinese-held feature in the South China Sea and host to major military facilities in the Paracel Islands. […]