South East Asia

  • Japan envoy aims to fix China ties

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    Japan’s deputy foreign minister has begun a two-day visit to China in an attempt to repair relations that have frayed over a territorial dispute. Japan envoy Akitaka Saiki aims to […]

  • US and Vietnam leaders meet

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    This visit marks an important step in Vietnam-US relations, especially when Vietnam is seeking to safeguard its interests in the South China Sea, says the BBC’s Nga Pham in Bangkok. […]

  • Japan ‘needs marines and drones’

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    Japan should bolster its marine force and introduce surveillance drones, a defence review paper says, highlighting concerns over China and North Korea. Japan military ‘needs marines and drones’ Japan should […]

  • Gap in Japan’s Maritime Chokepoints

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    A flotilla of Chinese warships transited an important ocean strait off Japan’s northernmost island for the first time this week, passing within sight of observers onshore. China Finds a Gap […]

  • China media: Japan and islands

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    China state media accuse Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of jeopardising relations after he warned of a heightened security risk from Beijing’s “provocations” on Wednesday. China media: Japan and islands […]

  • Move to Nationalize 400 Islands

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    Japan may nationalize any unclaimed islands in its waters in a bid to bolster its territorial claims Move to nationalize 400 remote islands in the works Japan may nationalize any […]

  • Maritime authority to boost capabilities

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    Approved by the State Council in June, the plan highlights the expanded duties of maritime law enforcement, improving the protection and utilization of oceanic resources and better safeguarding China’s maritime […]

  • U.S., China annual strategic dialogue

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    There appears little room for compromise on China’s attitude toward territorial disputes in the South and East China Seas where its assertive actions have unnerved its neighbors, including U.S. allies. […]

  • Japan defence white paper warns of China ‘force’

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    Japan has warned that China is engaging in “dangerous actions” and attempting to change the status quo in the East China Sea “by force”. Japan defence white paper warns of […]

  • ASEAN-US Cooperation

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    Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario called on Monday for an expanded ASEAN-United States (U.S.) cooperation on maritime security. PH calls for an expanded ASEAN-US cooperation on maritime security […]

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