The drills, which will take place less than 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) off the coast of south China’s Hainan province, come as the US leads concerns over China’s increasing military and economic footprint in a region stretching from the South China Sea to the Pacific Islands. “Military exercises will be held and entry is prohibited,” … Read more
Despite his administration’s good connections with the Chinese government, President Rodrigo Duterte has stated that he would not abandon the West Philippine Sea. Duterte, whose six-year tenure expires in June, stated that no Philippine president has the authority to relinquish control of the waterway, sections of which are claimed by China. However, he insisted that … Read more
According to the presidential office in Manila, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping both emphasized the importance of caution in order to maintain peace in the South China Sea. On Friday, the two presidents conducted an hour-long phone conference, during which they discussed a wide variety of issues, including worries over the … Read more
Following the Chinese Coast Guard’s latest maneuvers near Philippine Coast Guard boats off Scarborough Shoal, the US reiterated that China “had no valid claim” in areas considered by the arbitral tribunal to be part of the Philippine exclusive economic zone and continental shelves. Visiting Department of State Counselor Derek Chollet described the situation in the … Read more
Stormy weather in southern China on Wednesday stopped the investigation for bodies and positional information black boxes that might explain why a China Eastern Airlines passenger jet crashed into a hillside with 132 people on board two days ago. Rainwater was filling the depression in the soft soil produced by the accident, according to state … Read more
The Australian government created “Space Command” on Tuesday, a new defense agency with echoes of the US Space Force entrusted with ensuring the country’s role in an “already contested” cosmos. Military Minister Peter Dutton stated that the new defense arm would be modest at first, but he did not provide specific staffing or budget figures. … Read more
President Rodrigo Duterte warns of a Chinese “invasion” if Russian President Vladimir Putin decides to deploy nuclear weapons in the Ukraine crisis on Monday. Duterte made the statements in the midst of Russia’s and Ukraine’s continuing military war, which began on February 23. “Kung talagang maipit si Putin at pindutin iyong pulang button, wala na. … Read more
A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 133 people crashed in southwest China, causing a mountain fire, with no casualties. The Boeing 737 airliner crashed in the remote countryside near Wuzhou city, Guangxi region, and “triggered a mountain fire,” according to CCTV, quoting the provincial emergency management office. Rescue personnel were also summoned to the location, … Read more
China Roces sent a message to Tim Sawyer, the father of her son, Timothy. She is hoping that Tim will develop a conscience when it comes to providing for their son, according to China. The actress-vlogger accused her ex-boyfriend of neglecting their child financially. China, on the other hand, finished her remarks by stating that … Read more
At a meeting with Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday raised concerns about China’s alignment with Russia, as Washington warned of the economic penalties and global isolation that Beijing would face if it helps Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine. Their longer conversation took place in Rome as the … Read more
