Tag: South China Sea

The Philippines’ Tension With China Crosses New Line in South China Sea

The Philippines is pushing back against China’s territorial claims. But Chinese forces have been unrelenting in using direct confrontation, raising worries about an escalation.

Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the Sea

The world’s most brazen maritime militarization is gaining muscle in waters through which one-third of global ocean trade passes.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin Vows to Keep Pressure on China

He said “risky intercepts” by Chinese planes in international airspace would not deter the United States and allies from patrolling, and he restated U.S. support for Taiwan.