The Sierra Madre has become the most dangerous flashpoint in the Indo-Pacific
Footage released by Manila reveals sharpest escalation yet over disputed Second Thomas Shoal
Incident is latest confrontation as tension mounts between the two countries over contested waters in the South China Sea
Defence secretary accuses Beijing of trying to ‘bully’ Manila ‘into submission’ or ‘appeasement’
PLA general blames Washington for tension as Pentagon chief says allies seek ‘convergence’ on defence and security
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says red line would be crossed if any Filipino dies in clashes with Chinese vessels
Rising tensions between Beijing and Manila spark fears of wider economic fallout
Russia and China are challenging the global system of national boundaries at sea and in inland waters
Move marks Beijing’s first military reaction to inauguration of Taiwan’s president
After decades of shunning alliances, New Delhi is rethinking how to project power on the high seas
Retiring Admiral John Aquilino accuses Beijing of gradually raising pressure in South China Sea
Expanded annual exercises likely to further strain ties with Beijing after clashes between coast guards
Incident comes just days after Washington reiterated security ties with Manila
Support from Washington reflects mounting alarm at Beijing’s assertiveness in Indo-Pacific
The pact reflects an attempt to preserve the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific
Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida meet at Washington summit focused on China’s threat in Indo-Pacific
US president to hold historic summits with Japanese and Philippine leaders in Washington this week
Rusting hulk of Philippine vessel Sierra Madre grounded on disputed reef has become potential US-China flashpoint
Possible deployment comes as two countries boost efforts to deter Beijing in South China Sea
Zhao Leji’s comments a veiled rebuke of US efforts to strengthen alliances in region
Beijing’s incursions demonstrate capabilities for surveillance and collecting data crucial in warfare
Planned upgrade follows defence review that highlighted Beijing’s military expansion in Pacific
Ferdinand Marcos Jr has strengthened resistance to Beijing’s assertive tactics in South China Sea
Exercises simulate laying sea mines and targeting submarines as Beijing expected to step up pressure
US Indo-Pacific commander says Beijing’s cooling aggressive stance is a positive sign
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