U.S. still China’s main rival despite report on Japan and Philippines’ capabilities
Experts say Beijing’s scrutiny of Tokyo and Manila reflects concern of military integration in the South China Sea.
Taiwan’s robodogs signal military shift to unmanned systems in rivalry with China
Taipei and Beijing are integrating autonomous tech to monitor remote outposts in the South China Sea.
Turtle power: how China uses scientific research to try to bolster territorial claims
Analysts say an environmental survey in disputed waters is really meant to normalize Beijing’s presence there.
Report: China’s maritime outposts could distract Taiwan’s allies if Beijing invades
Experts say South China Sea buildup is linked to Taiwan, but the report’s scenario is unlikely if war breaks out.
‘Quantum entanglement’: Love song asserts China’s South China Sea claims
Experts say music video aims to humanize China’s coast guard while reflecting Beijing’s stance in the disputed sea.
China’s Pacific missile test sends message to U.S. allies, analysts say
The latest test coincided with signing of Australia-Fiji defense pact and allied military drills across the region.
China’s sanctions on Philippine defense chief put Japan ties in spotlight
Experts say Beijing is invoking Japan’s wartime past to try to delegitimize Manila's South China Sea claims.
Philippines marks 10 years since historic South China Sea court ruling
China still rejects the ruling, and opinion remains divided on how to resolve the dispute.
Satellite pics reveal Vietnamese construction boom in disputed Spratly chain
Despite reclamation and aggressive construction on 27 Spratly features, Hanoi can’t catch up to China, experts say.
EXPLAINED: Why Taiwan wants U.S. weapons and why Washington supplies them
Reports of a delayed U.S. arms package have renewed attention on the unusual security relationship with Taipei.
