China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, despite competing claims from the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan. The area is rich in natural resources, including oil and gas reserves, and is a vital shipping route for global trade. The Liaoning’s presence in the region is likely to be seen as a […]
The Philippines has been one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, with an average annual growth rate of around 6% between 2010 and 2019. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant economic slowdown, with the country’s GDP contracting by 9.6% in 2020. Despite the pandemic’s impact, the Philippines remains optimistic about its economic […]
According to the leaked files, China’s military has established a dedicated unit, known as the Strategic Support Force, for developing and deploying cyberweapons. The country’s cyberweapons program is highly sophisticated and well-funded, enabling it to pose a significant threat to the United States and other countries with a significant satellite presence. China’s cyberweapons program is […]
One of the key drivers of Australia’s defense strategy is the increasing assertiveness of China in the South China Sea. In recent years, China has been building artificial islands in disputed waters and deploying naval vessels and aircraft to assert its control over the area. This has led to rising tensions in the region, with […]
China’s expansion in the Middle East has been largely driven by its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global infrastructure project that aims to connect Asia, Europe, and Africa. Through this initiative, China has invested heavily in Middle Eastern countries, including Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, building ports, railways, and other critical infrastructure. However, Israeli […]
The tragic death of Eziz highlights the plight of Uyghur refugees and the dangers they face when attempting to flee China. Many Uyghurs have been detained in countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia, which have close ties with the Chinese government and are often willing to cooperate with its efforts to repatriate Uyghur refugees. […]
This is not the first incident of Chinese vessels harassing Filipino scientists in the West Philippine Sea. In 2019, Chinese vessels surrounded a Philippine research vessel, preventing it from conducting its research operations. The harassment of Filipino scientists in the West Philippine Sea is a violation of international law and Philippine sovereignty, as the Philippines […]
Locsin emphasized that the arbitral tribunal’s 2016 ruling, which invalidated China’s expansive claims over the disputed waters, was “non-negotiable” and that China’s stance on the matter was “without basis in international law.” He called for all nations to respect UNCLOS and the arbitral tribunal’s ruling, and for a peaceful resolution to the territorial dispute through […]
The Arbitral Award, issued in 2016 by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, invalidated China’s claims to nearly all of the South China Sea, including the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. UNCLOS, meanwhile, is a treaty that sets out the legal framework for the use of oceans and their resources. Secretary Lopez emphasized that the Philippines has […]
The Philippines and China have been engaged in a long-standing territorial dispute in the South China Sea, with China claiming nearly the entire sea, including islands and reefs that are also claimed by the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei. The Philippines has taken the dispute to an international tribunal, which ruled in its favor in […]
