Why Do Singapore and China Cooperate on Joint Maritime Exercises?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Do Singapore and China Cooperate on Joint Maritime Exercises?

The Diplomat  

The renowned Singaporean historian Wang Gungwu observed that China has traditionally been a continental power, with Zheng He’s 15th-century maritime voyages as a notable exception. The most recent iteration took place amid heightened territorial disputes in the South China Sea and Singapore’s concerns about freedom of navigation. China has long perceived Singapore as too closely aligned with the United States, as evidenced by Singapore’s participation in high-profile U.S.-led multilateral exercises such as Cobra Gold in Thailand and Super Garuda Shield in Indonesia. The 2024 iteration of Exercise Maritime Cooperation was the largest of the three conducted to date and it took place immediately after Singapore’s participation in the U.S.-led Super Garuda Shield exercises, reflecting Singapore’s efforts to maintain a balance between China and the United States. Given Singapore’s central location in the Malacca Strait, China views Exercise Maritime Cooperation as a key component of its strategy to maintain friendly relations with Singapore, ensuring its neutrality amid Sino-U.S. competition and securing the strait during emergencies.

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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 …

China-Singapore joint naval exercise kicks off
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China-Singapore joint naval exercise kicks off

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows the opening ceremony of China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation 2024 near Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province, Sept 1, 2024. The China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation 2024 joint maritime exercise officially kicked off on Sunday morning at a naval port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province. This marks the third time that China and Singapore have conducted such a maritime …

America remains Asia’s military-exercise partner of choice
4 months, 2 weeks ago

America remains Asia’s military-exercise partner of choice

Hindustan Times  

As a demonstration of brute sea power, few events can match the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise hosted by America in Hawaii. And when it comes to wooing regional states, America continues to thump China as the exercise partner of choice in the region. A survey of military exercises held in Asia between 2003 and 2022 published by the …

US, Australia, Canada, Philippines stage naval and air force maneuvers in disputed South China Sea
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US, Australia, Canada, Philippines stage naval and air force maneuvers in disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The United States, Australia, Canada and the Philippines held air and naval maneuvers Wednesday in a show of force that they said aimed to promote the rule of law in the disputed South China Sea, where China has increasingly asserted its territorial claims. A Philippine navy spokesperson, Rear Adm. Roy Trinidad, said the exercises were not directed …

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 …

China’s Military Drills In Taiwan: Why Cross-Strait Ties Are So Tense? Will There Be Another War?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s Military Drills In Taiwan: Why Cross-Strait Ties Are So Tense? Will There Be Another War?

News 18  

China had launched military drills around Taiwan last week, as “punishment” exercises in response to “separatist acts” by new Taiwanese President Lai Chang-te, who urged Beijing to stop its threats. In his 2019 speech, Xi Jinping reiterated China’s long-standing proposal for incorporating Taiwan into the mainland under the formula of “one country, two systems”. Under these, the US: • “acknowledges …

Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China’s opposition
7 months ago

Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China’s opposition

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Friday, dismissing China’s criticisms of such moves as paranoia. Since territorial hostilities with China surged last year in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration has taken steps …

U.S., Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S., Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea

The Hindu  

Military force from the United States, Australian and the Philippines launched a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes to sink a ship on May 8 as part of largescale war drills in waters facing the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing. Mr. Marcos has ordered his military to shift its focus to external defense from decades-long …

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
8 months ago

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea

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 American and Filipino forces launched …

China-Vietnam hotline sets example for handling of maritime disputes: China Daily editorial
8 months, 1 week ago

China-Vietnam hotline sets example for handling of maritime disputes: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

That China and Vietnam have agreed to establish a hotline between the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command and the Vietnamese navy reflects the strategic mutual trust that exists between the two countries. The latest development indicates that the two sides do not want their territorial disputes in the South China Sea to impinge on their friendly relations, as …

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 …

US Indo-Pacific Commander ‘very, very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in South China Sea
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US Indo-Pacific Commander ‘very, very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in South China Sea

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said on Tuesday that he was “very, very concerned” about China’s aggression toward Philippine forces near disputed islands in the South China Sea. Last month, several Filipino seamen were injured when a Chinese vessel sideswiped a smaller Philippine vessel and another two Chinese coast guard ships used high-pressure water spray …

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 …

Military exchanges conducive to risk reduction: China Daily editorial
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Military exchanges conducive to risk reduction: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

According to a Chinese Defense Ministry readout on Saturday, a China-US Military Maritime Consultative Agreement Working Group meeting was held in Hawaii from Wednesday to Thursday with the aim of promoting the healthy, stable and sustainable development of military ties between the two nations. Given that the previous such meeting took place in December 2021 via a video link, the …

US military drills in Philippines unaffected by America’s focus on Ukraine and Gaza, US general says
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US military drills in Philippines unaffected by America’s focus on Ukraine and Gaza, US general says

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Combat exercises between the United States and the Philippines involving thousands of forces each year will not be affected by America’s focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, a U.S. general said Thursday. Some of last year’s Balikatan exercises were held in Philippine coastal areas across the sea from the Taiwan Strait and the …

Philippines joins Japan-led naval drills as brushes with China rise in the disputed South China Sea
1 year, 1 month ago

Philippines joins Japan-led naval drills as brushes with China rise in the disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

ABOARD THE USS CARL VINSON — Japan led an annual multinational naval exercise that included the Philippines as an observer for the first time, as Filipino coast guard vessels are increasingly harassed by China in the disputed South China Sea. Territorial conflicts in the South China Sea involving China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have long been regarded …

‘Baby steps’ for ASEAN as it wraps up first-ever joint military drills
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Baby steps’ for ASEAN as it wraps up first-ever joint military drills

Al Jazeera  

The exercise focused on humanitarian relief as the regional grouping makes tentative steps towards military cooperation. The exercise, which focused on humanitarian disaster responses and improving cooperation between the countries’ militaries, took place against a backdrop of rising tensions in the South China Sea, where China’s increasing activities have triggered concern in the four ASEAN member states that also claim …

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 …

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 …

2 Chinese navy ships head to Singapore for joint drills
1 year, 7 months ago

2 Chinese navy ships head to Singapore for joint drills

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s military has dispatched a pair of navy ships to take part in joint drills with Singapore’s navy and join in a regional maritime security exhibition. The exercises starting Friday in the Southeast Asian city state come amid China’s growing presence in the South China Sea, which it claims sovereignty over virtually in its entirety. While those exercises …

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 …

US, Australia, Japan Urge China to Immediately Cease Military Exercises Around Taiwan
2 years, 4 months ago

US, Australia, Japan Urge China to Immediately Cease Military Exercises Around Taiwan

News 18  

The United States, Australia and Japan have urged China to immediately cease its military exercises launched following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei, as they reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. “The Secretary and the Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,” the statement said …

US, Australia, Japan urge China to immediately cease military exercises
2 years, 4 months ago

US, Australia, Japan urge China to immediately cease military exercises

India TV News  

Highlights US, Australia and Japan have urged China to immediately cease its military exercises. China military exercises: The United States, Australia and Japan have urged China to immediately cease its military exercises and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. “The Secretary and the Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability across …

As Biden visits Asia, China launches South China Sea drills
2 years, 7 months ago

As Biden visits Asia, China launches South China Sea drills

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China is holding military exercises in the disputed South China Sea coinciding with U.S. President Joe Biden’s visits to South Korea and Japan that are largely focused on countering the perceived threat from Beijing. The Philippine coast guard said Friday it had established outposts on three islands in the contested waters, a move that will likely be frowned …

China’s carrier group conducts exercises in South China Sea
3 years, 7 months ago

China’s carrier group conducts exercises in South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Announcement comes after Beijing criticised the US for sending Navy ships into the strategic area. China’s Shandong aircraft carrier group recently conducted annual exercises in the South China Sea, the People’s Liberation Army said on Sunday, after Beijing criticised the US for sending Navy ships into the strategic area. The South China Sea is particularly contentious because China’s smaller neighbours …

China’s military exercises could hurt talks: Vietnam
4 years, 2 months ago

China’s military exercises could hurt talks: Vietnam

The Hindu  

Vietnam said on Thursday that military drills conducted this week by Beijing in the South China Sea will hurt negotiations on a regional maritime code of conduct for the disputed waters. The exercises could complicate efforts to restart talks on a long-awaited code between China and the Association of South East Asian Nations, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang …

Vietnam condemns new Chinese military drills in South China Sea
4 years, 3 months ago

Vietnam condemns new Chinese military drills in South China Sea

India Today  

Vietnam on Wednesday accused China of violating its sovereignty by conducting military drills in a disputed part of the South China Sea and said Beijing's actions were "complicating" negotiations on establishing a code of conduct in the region. "China's repeated military exercises in violate Vietnam's sovereignty, complicating negotiations for a Code of Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea …

US Navy carrier conducts exercises in South China Sea
4 years, 4 months ago

US Navy carrier conducts exercises in South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

US Navy says strike group led by USS Ronald Reagan conducts flight and maritime exercises in contested South China Sea. A US Navy aircraft carrier conducted exercises in the contested South China Sea on Friday, the US Navy said in a statement. The US has long opposed China’s expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea and has sent warships …

Twin naval exercises with US supercarriers signal QUAD has arrived
4 years, 5 months ago

Twin naval exercises with US supercarriers signal QUAD has arrived

Hindustan Times  

As four Indian naval ships participated in a two-day joint exercise with the American supercarrier USS Nimitz off the Andaman coast this week, another supercarrier USS Ronald Regan teamed up with navies of Australia and Japan to carry out a similar exercise 4,000 km away on the mouth of the contested South China Sea. The United States has emerged as …

The U.S. wants Asian allies to stand up to China. It’s not that easy
4 years, 5 months ago

The U.S. wants Asian allies to stand up to China. It’s not that easy

LA Times  

The Nimitz aircraft carrier sailed in the South China Sea in early July in what China called a provocative show of force. Many Southeast Asian countries have historically close diplomatic and economic ties with the U.S. and oppose what Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo called Beijing’s attempts “to treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire.” Over the …

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