3 Chinese Navy Ships Visit Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay
The visit is the first by the Chinese Navy since Vietnam opened the Cam Ranh international port facility. Three Chinese warships with the People’s Liberation Army-Navy made a port call in Cam Ranh Bay...
View ArticleUS: Philippines' Duterte sparking distress around the world
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A top American diplomat for Asia said Monday that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial remarks and a “real climate of uncertainty” about his government’s...
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Asean's South China Sea conundrum
The South China Sea (SCS) contestations have brought Asean into direct diplomatic headwinds with China. Just when one thinks there is sufficient reason for the regional grouping to close ranks and...
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US Navy exercise in South China Sea is dangerous and provocative
The avoidance of misunderstanding has long been key to peace and stability in the South China Sea. The latest “freedom of navigation” exercise by the US Navy in disputed waters did not serve this...
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Philippines confirms engagement with The Hague ruling
Philippines confirms engagement with The Hague ruling Manila will not dismiss the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, the Netherlands, on the Philippines’ lawsuit against...
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Does America Need Rodrigo Duterte?
Washington’s influence is not worth courting conflict with China. World leaders will face a tough time keeping the global recovery on track next year. Investors’ search for yield outweighs risk—at...
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US likely to increase patrols off disputed South China Sea islands after...
The US is likely to intensify military activities in the South China Sea following last week’s navy patrol off the disputed Paracel Islands to reassure allies after setbacks to its “pivot to Asia”...
View ArticleManila seeks economic, defense ties with Tokyo
President Duterte flies on Tuesday to Tokyo, where he is expected to discuss economic and defense cooperation and other shared interests with Japan. Interest is high in the three-day official visit of...
View ArticleSan Diego to South China Sea: US Navy tested new command …
* U.S. Navy undertook FONOP near Paracel Islands last Friday * USS Decatur under command of 3rd Fleet HQ in San Diego – sources * U.S. improving ability to operate on two Asian maritime fronts By Tim...
View ArticleSan Diego to South China Sea: US Navy tested new command in latest chall…
TOKYO The U.S. Navy destroyer that sailed near Chinese-claimed islands in South China Sea last week was under orders from the Third Fleet headquarters in San Diego, a first aimed at bolstering U.S....
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South China Sea: Local Filipino official asks Duterte for written assurance...
An official from the local administration of Pangasinan province in the Philippines wants President Rodrigo Duterte to give it in writing that Filipino fishermen will now be allowed to access the...
View ArticleKerry: US, Vietnam committed to rule of law in South China Sea
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. and Vietnam share a commitment to rule of law in the disputed South China Sea. Kerry was speaking ahead of talks Tuesday with a top figure in...
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Nightmare scenario: Coastal Vietnam faces a watery end
By Toan Dao  October 26, 2016 | 12:00 am GMT+7 People getting off a boat at a boat station on the Mekong river in the southern city of Can Tho. Nearly 40 percent of Mekong Delta could be...
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Chinese company banned by World Bank bags PH infrastructure project
Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli, left, speaks as Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, third from left, listens during the Philippines-China Trade and Investment Forum at the Great Hall of the People...
View ArticlePhilippines' Duterte threatens to throw out US troops
BEIJING — He says he didn’t start the fight, but he is certainly not pulling any punches. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte launched another impatient broadside at Washington on Tuesday,...
View ArticleDuterte: Settle South China Sea Dispute With a Little Help From Japan?
The Philippine president’s talk of multilateralism over the South China Sea involving Japan will concern China. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, fresh out of his headline-grabbing visit to China...
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The Legacy Obama Leaves His Successor in Asia
World leaders will face a tough time keeping the global recovery on track next year. Investors’ search for yield outweighs risk—at least for now. Lashkar-e-Jhangvi is resurfacing in the geographical...
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Kerry to discuss South China Sea, regional trade with Vietnam
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View ArticleUS Nuclear Submarine Columbia Docks in Japan Amid South China Sea Tensions
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Columbia’s routine port visit comes as Japan is shadowed by China’s growing military presence in the South China Sea, potentially threatening the Japanese economy, which relies...
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Philippines' Duterte hits out at US, heads to Japan
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrives at Haneda international airport in Tokyo Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (2nd R) arrives at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Japan October 25,...
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