Philippines sends forces to Sandy Cay in response to latest Chinese moves in Spratly Islands
Sandy Cay is just kilometres from the Philippines’ military outpost at Thitu Island
Expansion in disputed waters could open latest front in Beijing’s ‘grey zone’ tactics, experts warn
Annual Balikatan exercises underline deepening security partnership between Washington and Manila
Six-day drills are part of New Delhi’s ambitions to project maritime clout and boost influence against rival China
Aircraft carrier Shandong makes closest pass as Taipei seeks to strengthen preparedness
Confrontation comes after Taipei launched crackdown on Beijing’s ‘shadow fleet’
Manila’s foreign secretary says he is reassured by US commitment to alliance amid tensions with Beijing
‘Unprecedented’ manoeuvre comes as Beijing projects power further in Pacific
US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for Taipei
Manila does not have maritime resources to go toe to toe with Beijing, say government officials
Minister says Eutelsat OneWeb network falling short and Elon Musk’s Starlink ‘not an option’ given his Chinese links
Manila hopes to enlist other countries to add to pressure on China
Typhon intermediate-range system first deployed in archipelago for bilateral exercises
First foreign trip in office signals Beijing’s importance for investment but will be followed by US visit
Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims and muscular enforcement actions have been creating friction in South China Sea
Manoeuvres come after president asserted sovereignty but asked Beijing to co-operate to secure peace
Confrontation near Paracel Islands highlights rising hostilities in disputed waters of South China Sea
Move to test Beijing’s willingness to de-escalate tensions with Manila
Move marks latest effort to defuse tensions over Taiwan and South China Sea
Exchange is latest sign of renewed engagement to ease bilateral tensions
Maritime force is increasingly using police powers to project Beijing’s control over disputed waters
Tokyo says two-minute incident was first involving Chinese military plane and marked a threat to national security
Incident comes despite temporary détente last month over disputed territory
Manoeuvre marks further deepening of military co-operation between Moscow and Beijing
