As Philippines, Vietnam close ranks, China adopts ‘divide and conquer’ approach
Beijing’s policy is calibrated accordingly by factoring Manila’s more assertive approach and Hanoi’s “low profile” way of managing the dispute, analysts say.
Abdul Rahman Yaacob in asian news
South China Sea: what can the Philippines do to counter Beijing’s island-building?
Beijing’s build-up of military bases in the heavily disputed waterway over the last 13 years represents a major strategic challenge for the Philippines, analysts say, as the country lacks the capacity to counter such developments militarily.
Malaysia’s military drills with West, Singapore spotlight its South China Sea concerns
They also agreed to expand into non-conventional areas of cooperation such as counterterrorism, humanitarian and disaster relief, and maritime security.
Will China’s fourth aircraft carrier steer towards troubled waters in Asia and challenge the US Navy?
There had been no delays or bottlenecks in the construction of the new carrier, Yuan said. His comments were the first confirmation of China’s efforts to build its fourth aircraft carrier, commonly known as the Type 004.
Will Australia’s military spending surge boost its maritime security ties with Asean?
Defence Minister Richard Marles said the government’s plan would eventually increase the navy’s surface combatant fleet to 26 from 11, the largest it has been since the end of World War II.