West Philippine Sea
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Looking down on a decade: Satellite images tell the stories
Image shows structures built by China as it turns Kagitingan Reef, known internationally as Fiery Cross Reef, into a military outpost in the West Philippine Sea. There has been no shortage of big news over the last decade. Spanning the globe, some stories were expected while others caught the world off guard. Some were […]
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‘Right on our doorstep’: Secret sub reveals China’s chilling plan
After years of domination in the South China Sea, Chinese submarines have started popping up somewhere new – and it’s on our doorstep. The Andaman Sea is fast becoming the latest target of Chinese expansionism. India says it has seen a surge of Chinese submarine activity in the strategically critical waterway. And, last month, […]
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2020: Likely no let-up in turbulence and manoeuvres in South China Sea
BEIJING’S decision to deploy its new aircraft carrier, the Shandong, in South-east Asian waters is an unmistakable push against US naval presence in the region. China’s first aircraft carrier built entirely in the country, the Shandong is the largest warship in its arsenal. The new vessel… https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/2020-likely-no-let-up-in-turbulence-and-manoeuvres-in-south-china-sea
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Why Old Friends China, Malaysia Suddenly
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – China and Malaysia, old friends with a complex trade and investment relationship, are disagreeing over Malaysia’s rights to extend sovereignty into part of a disputed sea that’s rich in fossil fuel reserves. On Dec. 12, the Southeast Asian nation submitted documentation to the U.N. Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf […]
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Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
SOUTH CHINA SEA disputes have created a political and even military standoff between the US and China as both look to assert control over contested waters. However, with Russia quietly wading into the contest, the risk of clashes between superpower nations only increases. China has clashed on multiple occasions with smaller nations in the […]
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Can China learn from Jewish history?
David Goldman (“Spengler”) replies to comments by Fudan University Professor Wen Yang on ‘You can never be China’s friend’: Spengler, an interview the columnist gave to a Swiss publication. Wen Yang’s comments were serialized by Asia Times in three parts. Read part 1 here, part 2 here. Goldman’s remarks below make particular reference to […]
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Think tank warns of potential US-China clash over Taiwan
A crisis between the US and China over Taiwan could affect US interests next year, according to a survey released by a US think tank on Wednesday, although it said it was not very likely. In the annual Preventive Priorities Survey released by the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations’ Center for Preventive Action (CPA), […]
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The illusion of a rules-based global order
When the Cold War ended, many pundits anticipated a new era in which geo-economics would determine geopolitics. As economic integration progressed, they predicted, the rules-based order would take root globally. Countries would comply with international law or incur high costs. Today, such optimism looks more than a little naive. Even as the international legal […]
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South China Sea standoff: China vs US military bases MAPPED
SOUTH CHINA SEA contests between China and the US have led to a rapid and unnerving militarisation of the disputed region as both superpowers aim to stamp their authority – but where exactly are Washington and Beijing in control? The South China Sea is host to lucrative shipping lanes and trading ports, provoking President […]
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Malaysia FM: China’s ‘nine-dash line’ claim ‘ridiculous’
Foreign Minister Saifuddin says Malaysia’s decision to take South China Sea claim to UN is its ‘sovereign right’. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysia has hardened its diplomatic position on the disputed South China Sea, questioning China’s “nine-dash line” claim over the entire sea lane that has already been previously declared with “no legal basis” by […]