A U.S. vs China War in South China Sea
Why latest Philippine warning of South China Sea war may not be cause for serious alarm
Manila’s defence chief said towing away a grounded ship would be an act of war, but one analyst said that is ‘not a good option’ for China.
A U.S. vs. China War in the South China Sea: America Would Lose
China's strategic focus on the South China Sea has led to an assertive stance, with Beijing creating manmade islands and establishing anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) systems. Despite international rulings deeming China's actions illegal,
US ally says it expects America to intervene if China tries to take a rusting World War II warship in the South China Sea
The grounded Philippine warship Sierra Madre marks Manila's territorial claim near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
US Trains for Drone War in Contested South China Sea
China has also been spotted deploying drones over the South China Sea. On August 2 and 7, the Chinese military sent a WZ-10 high-altitude, long-endurance drone over the waters off the coast of Vietnam, which was within the country's exclusive economic zone.
China rams Philippine ship while 60 Minutes on board; South China Sea tensions could draw U.S. in
Chinese ships have repeatedly rammed Philippine ships in the South China Sea. The U.S. has a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines, which could lead to American intervention.
Opinion
China is trying to dominate the South China Sea while Biden’s administration does little
Xi Jinping seems to be betting that America’s entanglement in conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East is sapping its military capacity and political resolve to credibly push back against his
Warships in South China Sea signal Germany's willingness to counter China's threats
China's role in supporting the Russian war effort has helped crystallize an understanding in Europe that you cannot divorce transatlantic security from that of the Indo-pacific,' said an analyst
Philippines calls summit of Pacific allies amid fears one ‘wrong move’ could trigger war in South China Sea
Twenty allies of the Philippines are meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York amid fears that one “wrong move” could escalate tensions in the South China Sea.
Opinion
Malaysia and China won't be going to war over South China Sea drilling
The mere mention of the South China Sea these days conjures up an image of confrontation between China and rival claimants, military or otherwise. So many heads were turned following a leak last week of a diplomatic note (dated Feb.
South China Sea Tensions Escalate Further: China Irked By 2 German Warships Visiting The Philippines
In the backdrop of the constantly flaring tensions between Beijing and Manila over disputes in the South China Sea two German warships are visiting the Philippines.
Satellite Photos Show US Reclaiming World War II Airfield for China War
In August 1945, North Field launched the two bombers that carried out the first and only wartime use of nuclear weapons in ...
The US Navy is planning for possible war by 2027, when China expects it will be ready to invade Taiwan, US admiral says
Adm. Lisa Franchetti outlined a seven-goal plan for 2027, which Washington has repeatedly said is Xi Jinping's target for ...
US-China military leaders hold routine talks to discuss South China Sea tensions and other issues
Top military leaders for the U.S. and China have met in Beijing for routine talks that only resumed in January ...
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Senators offer new bill to sanction backers of China maritime militia
The legislation is in response to gray-zone activities that the U.S. and its partners have struggled to address.