Geopolitics
Beijing/Tokyo/Canberra: Amid escalating Chinese military aggression in the South China Sea, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Singapore are increasing their military budgets and spending as a response to the aggression they have experienced from Beijing. more
China has fully militarised islands in South China Sea, claims key US military official

Washington: A top US military commander has warned that China has fully militarised at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea.

South China Sea: US Navy warship challenges Chinese territorial claims

Beijing: The US Navy guided missile destroyer challenged Chinese claims of sovereignty in and around islands in the South China Sea on Thursday, media reports said.

Kamala Harris urges international community to challenge China's 'bullying'

Hanoi: US Vice President Kamala Harris has asked Vietnamese authorities that there is a need to put pressure on Beijing on its actions in the South China Sea.

Increasing tension in South China Sea could have 'major economic' implications across the globe: Expert

The Chinese government has now started building up its defences in the South China Sea to ward off any attack on the disputed waters which they claim to own.

US-Philippines defence treaty covers Chinese attack in South China Sea: Blinken

Washington: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said his nation is committed to defend the Philippines against a Chinese attack in the South China Sea (SCS).

Japan calls upon nations to come together against China's stance on South China Sea

Tokyo: Japanese Defence Minister has asked  Europe, the United States and other Asian nations to come together to stand up to China's aggressive expansion policy in the South Chi ...

China reacts to Australia-NZ government's remark on Hong Kong, Uyghur issues

Beijing: The Chinese government has expressed concern over the statement issued by New Zealand and Australian PMs over the Hong Kong and Uyghur issues.

Deep-sea purpose: China has reason behind claim over South China Sea

Experts believe that China's claim of sovereignty over the South China Sea is partly driven by deposits of rare minerals beneath it which are essential for the superpower's econom ...

Philippine Prez says navy and coast guard boats patrolling South China Sea won't be withdrawn

Manila: Insisting that the country’s sovereignty over the waters is not negotiable, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will not withdraw navy and coast guard boats pat ...