Move marks Beijing’s first military reaction to inauguration of Taiwan’s president
After decades of shunning alliances, New Delhi is rethinking how to project power on the high seas
Retiring Admiral John Aquilino accuses Beijing of gradually raising pressure in South China Sea
Expanded annual exercises likely to further strain ties with Beijing after clashes between coast guards
Incident comes just days after Washington reiterated security ties with Manila
Support from Washington reflects mounting alarm at Beijing’s assertiveness in Indo-Pacific
The pact reflects an attempt to preserve the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific
Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida meet at Washington summit focused on China’s threat in Indo-Pacific
US president to hold historic summits with Japanese and Philippine leaders in Washington this week
Rusting hulk of Philippine vessel Sierra Madre grounded on disputed reef has become potential US-China flashpoint
Possible deployment comes as two countries boost efforts to deter Beijing in South China Sea
Zhao Leji’s comments a veiled rebuke of US efforts to strengthen alliances in region
Beijing’s incursions demonstrate capabilities for surveillance and collecting data crucial in warfare
Planned upgrade follows defence review that highlighted Beijing’s military expansion in Pacific
Ferdinand Marcos Jr has strengthened resistance to Beijing’s assertive tactics in South China Sea
Exercises simulate laying sea mines and targeting submarines as Beijing expected to step up pressure
US Indo-Pacific commander says Beijing’s cooling aggressive stance is a positive sign
Closer military co-operation by Washington and Manila comes amid growing tensions with Beijing
Beijing sees western surveillance of illicit oil shipments as pretext to expand military operations in Pacific
US president’s comments come as Manila accuses Beijing of menacing Filipino vessels
Manila condemns Beijing’s ‘aggressive action’ to block resupply missions to Second Thomas Shoal
Beijing aims to challenge US air superiority in the Pacific but the Fujian still trails rival’s nuclear-powered warships
Manoeuvres involving aircraft carrier Shandong follow series of US-led military drills in region
Further escalation of Beijing’s pressure campaign in the contested South China Sea
Tokyo’s annual defence white paper highlights worries over shows of force by Beijing and Moscow
