State Dept. cuts China experts as administration says countering Beijing top priority
U.S. State Department eliminated its South China Sea experts and closed a key office focused on Indo-Pacific security, impacting regional knowledge and experience.
China and Philippines display competing flags on disputed South China Sea sandbank
China and the Philippines are escalating their territorial disputes in the South China Sea amid military exercises and competing national pride over Sandy Cay.
Sales of Vietnamese doll plunge over face marking like China's nine-dash line'
Rising nationalistic sentiments in Vietnam have led to a boycott of the Baby Three doll over perceived unpatriotic designs related to China's territorial claims.
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
The agreement with Canada will establish a framework for increased cooperation, fostering closer collaboration between defense and military establishments, improving interoperability between forces.