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South China Sea

China Sanctions Former Philippine Senator For South China Sea Advocacy
By Sebastian Strangio
Francis "Tol" Tolentino helped author two recent pieces of legislation asserting Manila's claims in the disputed waterway.

Philippines Elevates Defense Ties With Lithuania to Counter ‘Common Threats’
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine defense secretary said that the agreement was part of the Marcos administration's attempt to build alliances as a counter to China's assertive maritime behavior.

UK, Australia Conduct Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
Driven by concerns about China's growing power and assertiveness, both nations are playing a more active role in disputed Asian waters.

Philippines, Japan, US Hold Second Round of Joint Coast Guard Exercises
By Sebastian Strangio
The drills, which will include simulated search and rescue exercise later this week, follow exercises that were held in the Philippines in June 2023.

Malaysia’s Silent Military Buildup on Borneo
By Abdul Rahman Yaacob
Many outside observers argue that Putrajaya has been sleeping on the Chinese threat in the South China Sea. Its actions suggest otherwise.

China Accuses EU of Stirring Up ‘Trouble’ in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
In the Philippines this week, the EU’s foreign policy chief expressed concern over China's "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive measures" in the disputed waterway.

EU, Philippines to Establish Dialogue on Defense and Security Issues
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement is an apparent response to the geopolitical turbulence that is roiling both regions.

Philippines, China Tussle Over Uninhabited South China Sea Reef
By Sebastian Strangio
Sandy Cay lies just a few nautical miles from Thitu Island, the largest Philippine military outpost in the Spratly Islands.

China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged to bolster Manila's capacity to push back against Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.

Vietnam Island Building in South China Sea Continuing At ‘Breakneck Pace’
By Sebastian Strangio
The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative estimates that Hanoi has created 641 new acres of land in the disputed Spratly Islands since June.

Philippines Wants to Expand ‘Squad’ Grouping to Include India, South Korea
By Sebastian Strangio
The informal grouping, established last May, is intended to counter China's assertive behavior in the South China Sea.

What Southeast Asian Countries Can Learn from Vietnam’s History of Negotiating Territorial Disputes with China
By Khang Vu
The involvement of an extra-regional great power in a small power’s territorial disputes with China may prove counterproductive.
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