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China’s Growing Military Presence Could Strain US Defenses in South China Sea: Analysts
The regime’s assertiveness in the disputed waterway is ‘increasingly visible’ as it pushes for permanent administrative control, experts said.
September 4, 2026
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Jarvis Lim
USS Benfold Lost Power for Days in South China Sea
An engineering failure caused disruptions to the guided-missile destroyer's potable water, air conditioning, galley services, and toilets.
August 18, 2026
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Timothy Frudd
US, EU, Others Reaffirm South China Sea Arbitration Ruling on 10th Anniversary
An estimated 20 percent to 33 percent of global maritime trade passes through the South China Sea each ...
July 12, 2026
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Tom Gantert
US Escalates Crackdown on Overseas Scam Network Targeting Americans
The action names Prince Group, Huione, and H-Pay in a broader effort to disrupt online investment fraud and ...
June 23, 2026
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Arthur Zhang
Philippines Probes Possible New Structure at Scarborough Shoal
Manila is investigating unconfirmed reports of a new structure at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
June 5, 2026
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James Xu
Taiwan Urges Japan and Philippines to Respect Its Maritime Rights in Talks on Exclusive Economic Zone
Taipei seeks assurances that planned Japan–Philippines boundary talks will not affect Taiwan’s maritime rights.
June 4, 2026
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James Xu
Philippines, Vietnam Upgrade to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
The two countries reaffirmed that peace and stability in the South China Sea are non-negotiable as they deepen ...
June 1, 2026
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James Xu
Experts Say Shangri-La Remarks Point to Larger Japan Role in Indo-Pacific Defense
U.S. and Japanese defense chiefs called for allied burden-sharing, stronger deterrence, and expanded regional defense cooperation.
June 1, 2026
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Arthur Zhang
Chinese Fleet Swarms Gas-Rich Reed Bank; Manila Accuses China of Illegal Energy Survey
Manila reports a 41-ship Chinese swarm at a critical gas field, testing U.S. defense treaties and threatening regional ...
May 8, 2026
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Arthur Zhang
New US Unit in Philippines Vital for Taiwan, South China Sea Defense: Analysts
The deployment is filling Washington’s strategic void in the First Island Chain, one expert says.
February 6, 2026
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Jarvis Lim
Beijing Uses Security Dialogue as Cover for Indo-Pacific Expansion: Analysts
Observers warn the threat to Taiwan and U.S. allies remains high even as strategic calculations and internal instability ...
November 26, 2025
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Jarvis Lim
Hong Kong Drops Off World’s Top 10 Container Ports List for 1st Time
Dubai has pushed Hong Kong's port out of the number 10 place. The shuffle reflects the rapidly declining ...
April 24, 2024
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Danny Tang
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‘China’s Economy Is in Big Trouble’—Miles Yu on Janet Yellen’s Trip to China | ATL:NOW
"China has been playing hard to get for the last several months and they would not talk. Now, ...
July 7, 2023
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Jan Jekielek
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