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China’s Joint Military Drills with Southeast Asian Nations
Beijing’s primary objective is to make sure its neighbors are not aligned with the United States against China.…
Philippines’ Military Chief Visits Remote Islands Near Disputed Spratlys
BALABAC, Philippines: When the Philippine military chief addressed a small contingent of navy officers on a remote island…
Vietnam Rebukes China, Philippines Over South China Sea Conduct
HANOI: Vietnam on Thursday (May 18) criticised recent conduct by a Chinese research ship and the Philippines coast guard…
Philippines’ New Military Deal with US: Will it Tilt Power Balance in South China Sea?
Filipino fishermen welcome the increased presence of US troops. Others, such as a provincial governor and a woman…
Asia Minute: Will Tattoos Soon be Allowed for Japan’s Military?
Japanʻs military is having trouble recruiting new members and there are a number of factors as to why.…
West Exerts Efforts for Humanitarian, Military Penetration Into Central Asia — Lavrov
The Western countries have been exerting efforts for humanitarian and military penetration into the Central Asian region, Russian…
China and U.S. Defense Chiefs Compete for Influence in the Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE – China’s new defense minister made his first international appearance on Sunday at an annual defense summit,…
Japan, South Korea to Speed Up Talks Over Pending Military Issues
SINGAPORE — Japan and South Korea agreed on Sunday to quickly resolve disputes over past military encounters that stand…
The U.S. Is Losing Ground to China in Southeast Asia
China’s economic rise in Southeast Asia may have been unstoppable, but Washington has done itself no favors in…
ASEAN Bloc to Hold First Joint Military Drills
“We will hold joint military drills in the North Natuna Sea,” Indonesian military chief Yudo Margono said after…