Indonesia expelled a Chinese vessel twice for interfering with an energy survey

A Chinese coast guard ship was expelled from Indonesia‘s waters for the second time this week after initially interfering with a survey conducted by the state energy company Pertamina in the South China Sea, according to Indonesia’s maritime security agency on Thursday. Although Chinese coast guard vessels have frequently been observed in Indonesia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), these latest incidents occurred shortly after Prabowo Subianto … Continue reading Indonesia expelled a Chinese vessel twice for interfering with an energy survey

China’s military starts new series of exercises near Taiwan

China’s military commenced a new series of exercises near Taiwan on Monday, characterizing them as a warning against the “separatist actions of Taiwan independence forces.” The military did not specify an end date for these drills, which have drawn criticism from the government in Taipei. Taiwan, a democratically governed entity that China claims as its own, has been on high alert for additional military exercises … Continue reading China’s military starts new series of exercises near Taiwan

What behind the tensions between China and the Philippines in South China Sea?

A territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea has escalated into violence, with both nations accusing each other of deliberate boat rammings. The Philippines has specifically accused Chinese coastguard personnel of deploying water cannons against its forces and engaging in physical altercations involving spears and knives. In August alone, there were six reported confrontations in the air and at sea … Continue reading What behind the tensions between China and the Philippines in South China Sea?

Royal Malaysian Navy littoral mission ship KD Rencong, from the HQ Eastern Fleet at Teluk Sepanggar naval base that oversees the waters off Sabah and Sarawak, taking part in a maritime exercise on security in the South China Sea.

Malaysia is establishing a new naval base in Sarawak, how this will impact ties with China?

In recent weeks, there has been a resurgence of interest in establishing a new naval base in a quiet town in Sarawak after a decade of inactivity. This development aligns with Malaysia‘s potential shift towards a more assertive posture in response to Chinese influence in resource-rich regions near Borneo. However, experts suggest that while Malaysia plans to construct its latest naval facility in Bintulu, which … Continue reading Malaysia is establishing a new naval base in Sarawak, how this will impact ties with China?

Members of the China Coast Guard stand in formation during a joint patrol with Russia that China says entered the Arctic Ocean.

China’s Coast Guard’s first entry into the Arctic Ocean, what it means?

China’s Coast Guard has announced its first entry into the Arctic Ocean as part of a joint patrol with Russia, marking a significant step in their collaborative efforts in a region where China aims to enhance its presence. This announcement followed a report from the US Coast Guard, which observed four vessels from the Russian Border Guard and the Chinese Coast Guard in the Bering … Continue reading China’s Coast Guard’s first entry into the Arctic Ocean, what it means?