US, Indonesia hold joint military drills amid China concerns
2 years, 4 months ago

US, Indonesia hold joint military drills amid China concerns

India TV News  

Highlights US, Indonesia hold joint military drills amid China concerns The U.S.-Indonesia military exercises coincided with Pelosi's arrival in Taiwan China has also been increasingly assertive over its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea The United States and Indonesian militaries began annual joint combat exercises Wednesday on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, joined for the first time by participants from other partner nations, signaling stronger ties amid growing maritime activity by China in the Indo-Pacific region. “Because land forces are the glue that binds the region’s security architecture together.” Flynn and Indonesia’s Military Chief Gen. Andika Perkasa opened the joint drills with a ceremony on Wednesday morning in Baturaja, a coastal town in South Sumatra province. The planned two-week drills opened after China’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday night it would conduct a series of targeted military operations to “safeguard national sovereignty” in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to self-governed Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territory to be annexed by force if necessary. While Indonesia and China enjoy generally positive ties, Jakarta has expressed concern about Chinese encroachment on its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, which China claims virtually in its entirety.

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Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
1 week, 6 days ago

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan demanded Wednesday that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability and disrupting international shipping and trade. Taiwan’s military has detected Chinese ships since Monday, both off Taiwan and farther out along the first-island chain, Defense Ministry officials said this week. By then, it would be …

China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills
2 weeks, 2 days ago

China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills

CNN  

Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing. Chinese authorities voiced firm opposition to Lai’s trip, referring to him as a “separatist.” Lai’s trip came after the US …

Indonesia will need to walk a fine line once Trump is back in the White House
1 month ago

Indonesia will need to walk a fine line once Trump is back in the White House

Live Mint  

Indonesia, for decades a natural partner to the US because of similar defence priorities and democratic values, has in recent years drifted more toward China, drawn by its economic support. On his trip, though, Prabowo broke with decades of careful foreign policy by reportedly agreeing to joint development with China in the South China Sea, potentially legitimizing Beijing’s claims to …

Indonesia and Australia hold joint military drills after signing a new defense agreement
1 month, 1 week ago

Indonesia and Australia hold joint military drills after signing a new defense agreement

Associated Press  

SITUBONDO, Indonesia — The Indonesian and Australian militaries began joint combat drills off Indonesia’s main island of Java on Wednesday with about 2,000 troops training in air, maritime, amphibious and land operations. Recent disagreements include allegations that Australia had wiretapped private phone calls of a past Indonesian president, Indonesia’s use of capital punishment on Australian drug smugglers, and the smuggling …

Indonesia Embraces Russia in Major Foreign Policy Shift
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia Embraces Russia in Major Foreign Policy Shift

The Hindu  

Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto is signaling a shift in the country's foreign policy by initiating joint military drills with Russia. The exercises, which take place in eastern Java, demonstrate Jakarta's growing importance on the world stage and its desire to play a bigger role in shaping the geopolitical landscape. The drills also indicate a shift in Indonesia's relationship with …

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia

The Hindu  

China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine. It said the naval and air drills aimed to improve strategic cooperation between the two countries and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.” The notice also said …

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine. It said the naval and air drills aimed to improve strategic cooperation between the two countries and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.” The notice …

Top US, China officials to meet on military, Taiwan, fentanyl
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top US, China officials to meet on military, Taiwan, fentanyl

Hindustan Times  

By Trevor Hunnicutt Top US, China officials to meet on military, Taiwan, fentanyl Aug 27 - U.S. President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan is embarking on several days of talks with top Chinese officials in Beijing this week aimed at quieting tensions between the two superpowers ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. election. Sullivan, China's top diplomat Wang …

Australia joins defence exercise in contested South China Sea after Philippines deal with China to ease tensions
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia joins defence exercise in contested South China Sea after Philippines deal with China to ease tensions

ABC  

Australia will join another combined military drill in the contested waters of the South China Sea, where there have been a series of increasingly dangerous confrontations between China and the Philippines. It's not clear exactly where the operation will take place, but the countries said it would occur "within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone" — a clear indication it will …

ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting
4 months, 4 weeks ago

ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang are seeking to expand their countries’ influence in the region. The top diplomats from Southeast Asia are grappling with tensions over the South China Sea, the escalating fighting in Myanmar, and regional rivalries as they meet in Laos. Hours before those talks, Blinken hit out at China’s “escalatory and unlawful actions …

China firmly opposes Japan's joint maritime drill with Taiwan region
5 months ago

China firmly opposes Japan's joint maritime drill with Taiwan region

China Daily  

BEIJING - China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes a recent joint maritime drill between Japan and the Taiwan region, and has lodged serious representation with the Japanese side, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday. 9" inspection ship and Japan's aircraft-carrying inspection ship "Sagami" conducted a joint exercise on Thursday in the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula …

Japan, US, South Korean coast guards hold 1st joint drill off Japan’s coast as China concerns rise
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan, US, South Korean coast guards hold 1st joint drill off Japan’s coast as China concerns rise

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese, U.S. and South Korean coast guard vessels conducted their first three-way drill on Thursday off Japan’s coast as the countries strengthen their maritime ties in response to increased assertiveness by China in pressing its territorial claims. Patrol vessels from each country and two helicopters joined search and rescue operations in waters off the northern coast of Maizuru …

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval, land units on alert over China's military drills
7 months ago

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval, land units on alert over China's military drills

The Hindu  

Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert on May 23 over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new President took office this week. China's military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence. “This pretext for conducting military exercises not only does not contribute …

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China’s military drills
7 months ago

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China’s military drills

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence. It said Taiwan will seek no conflicts but “will not …

The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia
7 months ago

The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia

The Diplomat  

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, commonly known as Jokowi, hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on April 18. If Prabowo's recent visit to China underscored the significance of China to Indonesia, Wang’s visit highlights Indonesia's reciprocal importance as a key partner for Beijing in Southeast Asia. Wang’s discussions with Indonesian officials, including Jokowi and Foreign …

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China’s military drills
7 months ago

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China’s military drills

LA Times  

Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence. In his inauguration address Monday, Taiwan’s President William Lai called for Beijing to stop …

U.S., Japan, South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Joe Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
8 months, 1 week ago

U.S., Japan, South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Joe Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines

The Hindu  

A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea as U.S. President Joe Biden met for talks with leaders from Japan and the Philippines at the White House. A number of the U.S. and South Korean guided missile destroyers and a Japanese warship joined the …

US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
8 months, 1 week ago

US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines

Associated Press  

ABOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT — A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a two-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea as U.S. President Joe Biden met for talks with leaders from Japan and the Philippines at the White House. A number of U.S. and South Korean guided missile destroyers and …

Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines to host first naval exercises in South China Sea amid growing tensions
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines to host first naval exercises in South China Sea amid growing tensions

ABC  

In short: Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval drills in the disputed South China Sea. Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval drills in the disputed South China Sea. Australia, the United States, Japan and the Philippines will conduct naval drills in the South China Sea today, as China continues to …

US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines to stage military drills in disputed South China Sea
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines to stage military drills in disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines will hold their first joint naval exercises, including anti-submarine warfare training, in a show of force Sunday in the South China Sea where Beijing’s aggressive actions to assert its territorial claims have caused alarm. “Japan believes that the issue concerning the South China Sea is directly related to the …

China accuses US of ‘abusing’ international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea
10 months, 4 weeks ago

China accuses US of ‘abusing’ international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China accused the U.S. of abusing international law with its military maneuvers in the western Pacific, one day after an American naval destroyer sailed through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait. “The United States military flies, sails and operates anywhere international law allows.” China’s rise has given it the ability to project military power into the western Pacific, which …

In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Warning in talks between Chinese and US military officials comes days before self-ruled island holds elections. Chinese military officials have told their US counterparts that Beijing will “never compromise” on the issue of Taiwan, the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. The two sides are at odds over a range of issues from Taiwan to Beijing’s expansive claims …

US-Indonesia Security Relations Flourish in a Changing Indo-Pacific
1 year, 2 months ago

US-Indonesia Security Relations Flourish in a Changing Indo-Pacific

The Diplomat  

Imagine this scenario: an Indonesian company is drilling for oil within its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, when the platform is suddenly swarmed by Chinese navy and coast guard vessels. In 1992, the U.S. ceased providing training under the International Military Education and Training program, in 1998 stopped training Indonesia’s elite special forces Kopassus, and in 1999 …

ASEAN launches first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
1 year, 3 months ago

ASEAN launches first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia

Firstpost  

China’s map was rejected by the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam, which labelled it as being without merit. Malaysia additionally lodged a same diplomatic protest In the midst of escalating geopolitical tensions between major powers and protests against China’s activities in the South China Sea, ASEAN military units started their first-ever combined military exercises in Indonesia’s South Natuna Sea. The …

Southeast Asia nations hold first joint navy drills near disputed South China Sea
1 year, 3 months ago

Southeast Asia nations hold first joint navy drills near disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations began its first joint naval exercise on Tuesday at a time when several member countries are responding more strongly to increasing Chinese assertiveness in the area. China’s “nine-dash line,” which it uses to demarcate its claim to most of the South China Sea, has brought it into tense standoffs with rival …

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a 'warning' after a top island official went to U.S.
1 year, 4 months ago

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a 'warning' after a top island official went to U.S.

The Hindu  

The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” over what it called collusion between “separatists and foreign forces,” its Defence Ministry said, days after the island's vice president stopped over in the United States. China's official Xinhua news agency on Saturday reported that an unnamed official in China's Taiwan Work Office strongly condemned what it …

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit
1 year, 4 months ago

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit

Al Jazeera  

Chinese People’s Liberation Army exercises were expected following Taiwan Vice President William Lai’s stopover in US. China has launched air and sea military exercises around Taiwan to send a “stern warning” to separatist forces on the island following a recent visit by Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai to the United States. Taiwan responded on Saturday saying the drills highlighted Beijing’s …

China launches military drills around Taiwan as stern warning
1 year, 4 months ago

China launches military drills around Taiwan as stern warning

Deccan Chronicle  

BEIJING: China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a "stern warning" after voicing anger over a stopover in the United States by the island's vice president, William Lai. The People's Liberation Army "launched joint air and sea patrols and military exercises of the navy and air force around the island of Taiwan" on Saturday, state media outlet Xinhua …

China’s military drills around Taiwan are a ‘stern warning’ after island VP stops in U.S.
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s military drills around Taiwan are a ‘stern warning’ after island VP stops in U.S.

LA Times  

In this image taken from video footage run by China’s CCTV, Chinese soldiers take part in military drills in China on Saturday. The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” over what it called collusion between “separatists and foreign forces,” its defense ministry said, days after the island’s vice president stopped over in the United …

China responds to US' $345 million military aid to Taiwan, claims it won't deter unification efforts
1 year, 4 months ago

China responds to US' $345 million military aid to Taiwan, claims it won't deter unification efforts

India TV News  

After the United States provided a massive $345-million military aid package to Taiwan, China accused America of turning the island nation into an 'ammunition depot' and said that the move will not halt Beijing's efforts to reunify the island with its mainland. "No matter how much of the ordinary people's taxpayer money the Taiwanese separatist forces spend, no matter how …

US: Biden administration announces $345-million military assistance for Taiwan amidst tensions with China
1 year, 4 months ago

US: Biden administration announces $345-million military assistance for Taiwan amidst tensions with China

India TV News  

In a step to help Taiwan counter rising aggressions from China, the United States administration on Friday announced a big $345-million military assistance package for Taipei. "I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority under section 506 of the FAA to direct the drawdown of up to $345 million in defense articles and services of the Department of …

U.S., China join naval drills in Indonesia despite rifts
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S., China join naval drills in Indonesia despite rifts

The Hindu  

The United States and China have sent warships to the multinational naval drills that began in Indonesia on June 5, despite the rifts between the two powers. The U.S. military has stepped up its Asia-Pacific operations to counter an increasingly assertive China, which has recently staged several rounds of war drills around Taiwan. The drills will allow the United States …

Indonesia hosts great-power rivals China, US and geopolitical foes India, Pakistan in rare joint naval exercises
1 year, 6 months ago

Indonesia hosts great-power rivals China, US and geopolitical foes India, Pakistan in rare joint naval exercises

Firstpost  

The Komodo naval drills bring together 49 countries including sworn geopolitical rivals such as North and South Korea, and India and Pakistan Indonesia on Monday will host American, Chinese, and Russian navy ships for joint exercises in Indonesian waters to drill responses to humanitarian disasters, in a rare moment of cooperation amid heightened defence competition across the Asia-Pacific. The cast …

US, Philippines, Japan set to hold first-ever joint naval drills
1 year, 6 months ago

US, Philippines, Japan set to hold first-ever joint naval drills

Al Jazeera  

Drills come as the US and China ramp up military diplomacy in the Asia Pacific, staging more frequent war games with allies and partners. The coastguards of the United States, Japan and the Philippines are set to launch maritime exercises in the South China Sea, in the first such drills between the three countries at a time of growing concern …

US Army chief seeks closer security ties with Indonesia amid tensions in South China Sea
1 year, 7 months ago

US Army chief seeks closer security ties with Indonesia amid tensions in South China Sea

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — U.S. Army Chief of Staff James McConville met with Indonesia’s top defense official on Friday to push for stronger security ties amid growing Chinese maritime activity in the Indo-Pacific region. “That’s why we work together on maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific for everyone.” Subianto said the promotion and maintenance of peace and stability in the region …

China’s FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties
1 year, 8 months ago

China’s FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — China’s foreign minister said Saturday his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing’s behavior in the disputed South China Sea and Manila’s deeping military cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks in Manila with his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, and was scheduled to meet …

China foreign minister steps up threats against Taiwan
1 year, 8 months ago

China foreign minister steps up threats against Taiwan

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China’s foreign minister stepped …

China Foreign Minister steps up threats against Taiwan
1 year, 8 months ago

China Foreign Minister steps up threats against Taiwan

The Hindu  

China’s Foreign Minister stepped up threats on Friday against the self-governing island of Taiwan, saying any who go against Beijing’s demand to exert control over the island are “playing with fire.” Qin Gang’s remarks on Friday came at the end of a speech espousing China’s contribution to the global economy and the interests of developing nations, in which he repeatedly …

US sails warship through Taiwan Strait after China’s drills
1 year, 8 months ago

US sails warship through Taiwan Strait after China’s drills

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The United States Navy has sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait in its first known transit since China carried out an encirclement exercise around self-ruled Taiwan. Last week China concluded large-scale air and sea drills in the strait in retaliation for Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on April 5 in …

Taiwan's Tsai says China not being 'responsible' with drills
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan's Tsai says China not being 'responsible' with drills

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has …

China military ‘ready to fight’ after drills near Taiwan
1 year, 8 months ago

China military ‘ready to fight’ after drills near Taiwan

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s military declared Monday it is “ready to fight” after completing three days of large-scale combat exercises around Taiwan that simulated sealing off the island in response to the Taiwanese president’s trip to the U.S. last week. The “combat readiness patrols” named Joint Sword were meant as a warning to self-governing Taiwan, which China claims as its …

Taiwan’s president condemns China drills as irresponsible
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan’s president condemns China drills as irresponsible

Al Jazeera  

Tsai Ing-wen says Beijing’s military drills are a risk to stability as authorities say eight PLA ships remain around island. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has condemned China over its three days of military exercises around the self-ruled island, saying they were irresponsible and a threat to regional stability. Beijing wrapped up its war games, which simulated strikes on the territory …

Philippines, US start largest ever drills in South China Sea
1 year, 8 months ago

Philippines, US start largest ever drills in South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Balikatan exercises will involve more than 17,000 troops and come amid rising regional tensions. The United States and the Philippines have begun their largest-ever military drills, which will include a live-fire exercise on a sunken ship in the South China Sea. “The Balikatan Exercise enhances both the AFP and the United States Armed Forces’ tactics, techniques, and procedures across a …

Taiwan President slams 'irresponsible' military drills as China announces end to 3-day exercise
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan President slams 'irresponsible' military drills as China announces end to 3-day exercise

India Today  

China on Monday ended three days of military drills around Taiwan, saying they had tested integrated military capabilities under actual combat conditions, having practised precision strikes and blockading the island that Beijing views as its own. FILE - Image from China's CCTV video footage shows a Chinese navy ships take part in a military drill in the Taiwan Strait On …

China begins three-day military exercises in Taiwan Strait
1 year, 8 months ago

China begins three-day military exercises in Taiwan Strait

Op India  

China is performing three military drills surrounding Taiwan on Saturday, 8th April 2023. The Chinese military said that it is testing the PLA’s capabilities to “seize control of the sea, air and information” with a multi-day exercise around Taiwan. “The task force simultaneously organized patrols around the island to create an all-round encirclement and deterrent situation,” the Chinese military’s Eastern …

China begins three days of military drills in Taiwan Strait
1 year, 8 months ago

China begins three days of military drills in Taiwan Strait

Al Jazeera  

China has begun three days of military exercises around Taiwan amid anger in Beijing over Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting in California with the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy. “This is a serious warning to the Taiwan independence separatist forces and external forces’ collusion and provocation, and it is a necessary action to defend national …

US, partners stage military drills amid Japan-S. Korea talks
1 year, 9 months ago

US, partners stage military drills amid Japan-S. Korea talks

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The United States, Canada, India, Japan and South Korea are staging joint anti-submarine warfare drills amid talks between Japanese and South Korean leaders aimed at strengthening their alliance with Washington against threats from China and North Korea. The Sea Dragon 23 exercises that started on Wednesday will culminate in more than 270 hours of in-flight training “ranging from …

U.S., India and partners stage military drills amid Japan-South Korea talks
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S., India and partners stage military drills amid Japan-South Korea talks

The Hindu  

The United States, Canada, India, Japan, and South Korea are staging joint anti-submarine warfare drills amid talks between Japanese and South Korean leaders aimed at strengthening their alliance with Washington against threats from China and North Korea. The Sea Dragon 23 exercises that started on March 15 will culminate in more than 270 hours of in-flight training “ranging from tracking …

Taiwan warns China’s military may make ‘sudden entry’
1 year, 9 months ago

Taiwan warns China’s military may make ‘sudden entry’

Al Jazeera  

Taipei’s defence minister says self-governing island is prepared to ‘fire the first shot’ if Chinese forces enter its territorial space. Answering questions from lawmakers in parliament, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Monday the Chinese People’s Liberation Army might find excuses to enter areas close to Taiwan’s territorial air and sea space as the self-governing island steps up its military …

Philippines eyes South China Sea patrols with US, Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Philippines eyes South China Sea patrols with US, Australia

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is in talks with the United States as well as Australia on future joint patrols in the South China Sea, where China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed waters are causing concern, top defense officials in the three nations said Wednesday. “The two leaders discussed proposals to deepen operational cooperation and enhance the United States …

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