China Launches Aircraft Carrier, Boosting Military Presence
China has launched a new aircraft carrier, boosting its military presence amid rising tensions in the region. It is the ...
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Southeast Asian Leaders To Avoid Direct China Criticism
Southeast Asian leaders will express concern this week about an "escalation of activities" in the South China Sea but avoid ...
Philippines’ Duterte Set For Summit Drug War Support
Firebrand Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to enjoy much-wanted foreign support for his deadly drug war when he hosts ...
China Launches First Domestically Built Aircraft Carrier
China has launched its first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier, state media said Wednesday, as the country seeks to ...
Thai Junta Defends ‘cheap’ $393 Mn Chinese Sub Purchase
The Thai junta on Tuesday defended $393 million earmarked for a Chinese submarine, batting back criticism of the secrecy of ...
Pence In Australia To Make Trump Phone Blow-Up ‘ancient History’
US Vice President Mike Pence will try make a disastrous first telephone call between Donald Trump and Malcolm Turnbull ancient ...
Philippine Fishermen Accuse China of Firing On Vessel
A group of Filipino fishermen have accused China's coast guard of shooting at their vessel in disputed South China Sea ...
Mike Pence Praises Indonesia’s Moderate Islamic Culture
US Vice President Mike Pence Thursday praised Indonesia's moderate form of Islam as 'an inspiration' at the start of a ...
Pence Praises Moderate Islam In Indonesia In Bid To Heal Divisions
US Vice President Mike Pence Thursday praised Indonesia's moderate form of Islam as "an inspiration" at the start of a ...
Pence To Tour Indonesia’s Largest Mosque In Outreach To Muslims
US Vice President Mike Pence will visit the largest mosque in the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation -- Indonesia -- ...
Philippines, US To Hold Annual ‘Balikatan’ Military Drills
The Philippine military said Sunday it would hold annual exercises with US troops next month, reaffirming its commitment to the ...
Philippine Military To Upgrade Island Facilities, Not Launch Land Grab
The Philippines' military said Friday that it plans to upgrade and improve facilities on islands it already occupies in the ...
Trump Welcomes ‘friend’ China’s Xi For Talks
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Trump Welcomes ‘friend’ China’s Xi For Talks
US President Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to his Florida resort for their first summit. Mr Trump ...
Duterte Orders Philippine Troops To South China Sea Reefs
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday ordered Filipino troops to deploy on unoccupied South China Sea islands and reefs claimed ...
Duterte Orders Philippine Troops To South China Sea Reefs
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday ordered Filipino troops to deploy on unoccupied South China Sea islands and reefs claimed ...
Five Issues For Xi and Trump’s First Meeting
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have been at odds over a range of issues since ...
Taiwan Announces Submarine Building Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan has announced plans for eight new submarines, a senior Taiwanese navy official confirmed on Wednesday. The new vessels will ...
Trump Will Name Trade ‘cheats’ Like China In Order Before Xi Visit
President Donald Trump will sign a pair of orders today directing his administration to pinpoint countries that are 'cheating' on ...
Philippines, China To Hold Direct Talks On Sea Row
China and the Philippines will hold direct talks on their maritime dispute in May, Filipino officials said Wednesday, as President ...