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Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, pose with other G20 leaders during an event launching the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty at the G20 Summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Xi is ramping up diplomatic efforts at international summits in anticipation of potential tariffs from Trump

In his initial global engagements following Donald Trump‘s reelection as U.S. President, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a diplomatic initiative aimed at countering anticipated new tariffs and positioning China to take advantage of possible future divisions between Washington and its allies. Throughout a series of meetings, from APEC in Peru to G20 in Brazil over the past week, Xi aimed to differentiate himself from Trump’s … Continue reading Xi is ramping up diplomatic efforts at international summits in anticipation of potential tariffs from Trump

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a courtesy call at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines.
DEFENCE

Lloyd Austin emphasized that the U.S.-Philippines partnership will endure despite leadership changes

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized on Tuesday that the alliance between the United States and the Philippines will endure beyond changes in government leadership, reaffirming his commitment to the Southeast Asian nation. During a press conference at the Philippine military’s Western Command in Palawan, adjacent to the South China Sea, Austin stated that the Philippines will continue to be a significant partner for the … Continue reading Lloyd Austin emphasized that the U.S.-Philippines partnership will endure despite leadership changes

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Philippine supply boat sails during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea
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Philippines claims China is pressuring it to give up its territorial claims in the South China Sea

China is intensifying its efforts to pressure the Philippines into relinquishing its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, stated Manila’s Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Tuesday following discussions with his Australian counterpart in Canberra. This meeting marks the fifth since August 2023 and underscores the strengthening security collaboration between the two nations, both of which have expressed concerns regarding Chinese activities in regions of … Continue reading Philippines claims China is pressuring it to give up its territorial claims in the South China Sea

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DEFENCE

China claims it has recovered underwater “lighthouses” and surveillance devices on the ocean’s surface

China‘s Ministry of State Security announced on Tuesday that it has recovered surveillance devices located both on the ocean’s surface and beneath the waves, including underwater “lighthouses” designed to assist in the navigation of foreign submarines. The ministry reported that it had discovered devices concealed on the seabed that were transmitting data capable of “pre-setting the field for battle,” as stated in an article on … Continue reading China claims it has recovered underwater “lighthouses” and surveillance devices on the ocean’s surface

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Philippines doubts China’s commitment to negotiating a code of conduct in South China Sea

The Philippines remains skeptical about China‘s commitment to negotiating a regional code of conduct in the South China Sea, despite Manila’s eagerness to continue discussions, according to Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro on Monday. Teodoro noted that while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has endorsed “good-faith discussions” with China regarding the long-awaited code, he harbors doubts about Beijing’s genuine intentions. “At this moment, to be frank, I … Continue reading Philippines doubts China’s commitment to negotiating a code of conduct in South China Sea

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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

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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?

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South Korea and Philippines upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reached an agreement on Monday to enhance defense collaboration as their nations upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership in response to increasing security challenges in the region. During discussions at the Philippine presidential palace, the leaders addressed various issues, including the ongoing tensions in the South China Sea and the Korean peninsula. … Continue reading South Korea and Philippines upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership

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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.
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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?

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Philippines condemned Chinese “unjustified assault” on Vietnamese fishermen

The Philippines on Friday condemned Chinese maritime officials for what it described as an “unjustified assault” on Vietnamese fishermen in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, contributing to an ongoing conflict over the incident. Vietnam reported earlier this week that Chinese law enforcement officers had assaulted ten fishermen and confiscated their equipment while they were working near the Paracel Islands, which are under … Continue reading Philippines condemned Chinese “unjustified assault” on Vietnamese fishermen

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