MANILA, Philippines — The dispute over the sovereignty of the West Philippine Sea, a portion of the South China Sea, is a complex issue involving several countries. However, the case for Philippine sovereignty over this maritime area is strong, both…
Analyst: The Philippines owns the West Philippine Sea & not China
Japan’s new $300-billion military program to counter China
TOKYO, Japan (AP/Reuters) — In response to escalating tensions and military expansions by China in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan has embarked on a significant rearmament strategy, marking a profound shift from its post-World War II pacifist stance. This strategic pivot…
China Foreign Minister: “The Philippines is playing victim, there is no harassment of any PH ship”
BEIJING, China — In a statement that has escalated tensions in the South China Sea, China’s Foreign Minister Hua Chunying accused the Philippines of “playing the victim” in the ongoing territorial dispute. Hua’s remarks came in response to allegations from…
Japanese manufacturing giant “Toshiba” pulls out of China, cutting 10,000 Chinese jobs
BEIJING, CHINA — In a significant development that highlights the evolving dynamics of global manufacturing and geopolitical tensions, Toshiba has announced its decision to relocate its 30-year-old manufacturing facility from Shanghai, China, to a new location in Asia-pacific. This strategic…
Breaking: China is now putting floating barriers around Ayungin shoal to prevent PH supply runs
MANILA, Philippines — Amid the sun-drenched waters of the West Philippine Sea, the Chinese Coast Guard, in a calculated assertion of territorial dominance, orchestrated the deployment of an extensive network of floating barriers partially encircling Ayungin Shoal, a tactically significant…
