The following is the April 24, 2025, Congressional Research Service report, China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S.

Even among former enemies, the new American withdrawal from aid and democratic ideals is stirring deep feelings and confusion ...

Each time they spoke of Filipinism, their patriotic fervor was so inspiring that I thought the word meant “love for our country, the Philippines.” By the way, when I use “old people” in this column, ...

The two countries agree to begin talks on defense and security agreements — but little is said, at least publicly, of the US’ ...

China's coastguard said it carried out law enforcement patrols in waters around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Wednesday, amid tensions over the area with the Philippines.

The Philippines pushed back by unfurling its own flag at disputed Sandy Cay, condemning China's "illegal presence." ...

BEIJING — China says six Filipinos landed on a tiny outcropping that both countries claim in the South China Sea , days after ...

China’s illegal presence at Sandy Cay and its claim of seizing the area is a “brazen affront” to Philippine sovereignty and international law and nothing more than “desperate and cheap stunts,” ...

The competing claims are reigniting tensions in the South China Sea and coincide with joint military drills between the U.S.

Start building artificial ocean platforms for fun and profit—and geopolitics.

Vietnam could be about to agree to the largest defense deal finalized since Washington lifted its embargo on lethal weapon ...