Philippines loosens decades-old ban on official visits to Taiwan
Manila’s move came as South China Sea disputes with Beijing escalate.
Beijing, Manila at odds over Google Maps update on South China Sea
Google labeled part of the South China Sea as the ‘West Philippine Sea’ – a term Beijing rejects.
Japanese warships will be first to visit a Cambodian port upgraded by China
China’s role in the project sparked fears it may use the base as an outpost to expand its regional influence.
Cambodia reopens naval base after Chinese upgrade
Completed expansion of Ream Naval Base comes 2 weeks ahead of visit by China’s Xi Jinping
Chinese ship conducts survey off Vietnam but Hanoi’s state media stays silent
The ship has surveyed an area of 2,000 square kilometers since mid-June within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone.
China, ASEAN ‘committed’ to having legally binding sea code by 2026: Manila
A South China Sea code of conduct has been under discussion for over two decades.
Vietnam enters fray at disputed South China Sea sandbank
Hanoi formally protested recent actions by Beijing and Manila in Sandy Cay.
China, Philippines raise rival flags on disputed South China Sea sandbank
Beijing and Manila trade accusations over activities near Sandy Cay during joint US-Philippines military drills.
US clears proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Philippines
Package for 20 jets, valued at $5.58 billion, will not alter SEAsia’s military balance, the United States says.
China claims discovery of 100 million-ton oilfield in South China Sea
The announcement came days after US, Philippines, Japan staged naval drills near a contested shoal.
