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China Sea

Philippines, Vietnam sign historic defense pact in Manila

The geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia is shifting as the Philippines and Vietnam officially upgraded their diplomatic alliance. Amid growing regional friction, the two maritime neighbors have agreed to elevate their ties to an "Enhanced Strategic Partnership," marking a major defense and economic synchronization aimed at securing the disputed South China Sea.

01 Jun 2026-17:45
Marcos and Rubio discuss South China Sea peace and security

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a high-level phone call early Monday to discuss "peace and security" in the volatile South China Sea, reinforcing the long-standing military alliance between Manila and Washington.

01 Jun 2026-12:11
Zelenskyy reacts as Russian drone hits Chinese ship in Black Sea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a sharp response following a massive overnight Russian bombardment that resulted in a Shahed kamikaze drone striking a Chinese commercial vessel anchored in the Black Sea.

18 May 2026-14:10
China slams Philippines' illegal activities in South China Sea

18 May 2026-13:46
Why is the Middle Corridor becoming Eurasia’s new trade lifeline?

The Middle Corridor is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most strategically important trade routes as countries across Eurasia seek alternatives to traditional transportation networks dominated by Russia and maritime chokepoints vulnerable to geopolitical tensions.

15 May 2026-13:14
South Korea seizes two Chinese fishing boats

09 May 2026-09:58
BYD Sea Lion 08 targets $42k SUV market in China

Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled its new Sea Lion 08 SUV, positioning it as a premium contender in China’s highly competitive 300,000 yuan (around $42,000) new-energy vehicle segment.

27 Apr 2026-10:48
Iran says it bypasses US blockade via Jask port to sustain oil exports to China

Iran says it has managed to circumvent what it describes as a US maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz by using the southern Jask port to maintain oil exports.

24 Apr 2026-13:02
China’s first Type 076 "Drone Carrier" begins high-seas trials in South China Sea

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, has departed Shanghai for the South China Sea for routine cross-regional trials and training, following multiple earlier sea trials and in line with its planned development schedule, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy said on Tuesday.

22 Apr 2026-14:54
New Zealand defends patrol flight after China accusation

New Zealand has defended a recent military patrol flight after China accused it of undermining national security and disrupting regional stability.

18 Apr 2026-10:46