Beijing Raps US for Militarizing South China Sea, Undermining Regional Efforts to Resolve Disputes

The US Navy began carrying out ‘freedom of navigation’ missions in the South China in the early 2010s, after then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton classified the strategic body of water a matter of ‘US national interest’.

Philippines moves troops, supplies to disputed S. China Sea island claimed by Beijing

The Philippines has begun moving troops and equipment to a disputed island in the South China Sea which is claimed by both Manila and Beijing, a Philippines general said. It comes ahead of construction, including lengthening an airstrip on the island.

US to Continue South China Sea Operations: Top Navy Commander

The US is looking to continue its ‘Freedom of Navigation’ ops in the disputed South China Sea region, according to top military officials. No such missions have been carried out since the Trump administration took office.

Satellite Images: Beijing Installing Missile Systems on South China Sea Islands

Satellite images captured on Monday show Chinese military installments being placed on a crucial islet in the contested waterway.

Tension soars in Germany's Bundestag amid NATO spending row

Amid the NATO defense spending row, Germany announced an increase to its defense spending as promised to NATO allies with soaring tension between Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats and Gabriel's Social Democrats.

China says deployment of defensive facilities on South China Sea islands legitimate

China said Thursday its deployment of necessary defensive facilities on some islands in the South China Sea is legitimate and normal.

EEUU mantendrá dos portaaviones en región Asia-Pacífico

Dos portaaviones estadounidenses han comenzado maniobras militares en el Mar de Filipinas y de acuerdo con declaraciones oficiales, Estados Unidos planea mantener de manera permanente a las dos embarcaciones en la región.

Australia commits to maintain peace in South China Sea. Government to continue sending ships and planes to ensure freedom of navigation

Προσθήκη λεζάντας

Australia has said that it is committed to assist Southeast Asian countries in maintaining peace and stability in the much disputed South China Sea, amid recent military activities by China on a man-made island.

China slams US, Philippine military deployment in South China Sea

China on Monday slammed the United States and the Philippines for strengthening military deployment in the South China Sea as the Southeast Asian nation announced plans to give US military access to five bases.

China concerned about U.S. plan to base long-range bombers in Australia

China on Wednesday expressed concern over reports that the United States plans to base long-range bombers in Australia within striking distance of the South China Sea.

China urges US not to complicate South China Sea issue

China on Wednesday urged the United States not to hype up or deliberately confuse the South China Sea issue, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a daily news briefing.

China slams US aircraft deployment in Singapore

China said on Tuesday that US military deployment and regional militarization goes against the common and long-term interests of countries in the region, after the Pentagon said they would base a naval patrol aircraft in Singapore starting this week.

China hits out as Abe visits US

 Beijing warned on Tuesday that the alliance between the United States and Japan should not undermine China's interests or disturb the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S., Japan unveil new defense guidelines

U.S. and Japan on Monday announced new guidelines for bilateral defense cooperation, allowing Japan's self defense forces to take on more ambitious global role that the Shinzo Abe administration has been seeking.

US & Japan unveil new defense policy amid China tensions

The US and Japan have revealed new defense guidelines, expected to be revealed Monday as PM Shinzo Abe is on a visit to Washington, which may cause considerable unease in China.

US General Philip Breedlove - NATO warns of Russian buildup

NATO's top military commander warned Wednesday that Russia's "militarization" of the annexed Crimea region could be used by Moscow to exert control across the whole Black Sea region.