Asia’s territorial disputes

Chinese analysts say Beijing supports Asean’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ too, so long as sovereignty claims are resolved bilaterally.

White House navigates backing long-time ally Japan while preserving trade truce with China amid fraying ties between the Asian neighbours.

The Japanese and US air forces flew a training mission over the Sea of Japan in wake of complaints from Tokyo about Chinese military activities in the region.

Vice-minister Sun Weidong says China rejects 2016 arbitration ruling on disputed waters because it breaches fundamentals in international law.

At the talks, Rubio hailed cooperation between the US and Canberra on critical minerals, defence production and troop deployments.

New ambassador arrives in Manila as South China Sea tensions flare and the Philippines draws closer to Washington on defence.

While Indo-Pacific features prominently in the document, the western hemisphere and domestic security are top White House concerns.

Satellites detect new radars and electronic warfare gear at South China Sea outposts, CSIS says.

China and Japan have built deep economic links, while also still having regular diplomatic rows. The latest blow-up came after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in November that the nation’s military forces could potentially be deployed in the event of a Taiwan conflict.

Experts weigh the merits and limits of growing pivot in the region to uncrewed aircraft and the potential for 24/7 patrols.

Philippines delays US$124 million infrastructure project after a maritime group raised concerns against China Harbour Engineering Company.

At least four such Chinese vessels have been spotted in the strategic Indian Ocean recently, according to media reports.

The incident comes at a time of heightened tension after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angered Beijing with her comments on Taiwan.

Japan’s possible sale of Type 03 missiles to Manila comes as Tokyo moves to loosen arms-export rules, raising fresh concerns in China.

‘The oceans are not calm,’ vice-minister warns in comments aimed at Trump executive order pushing American exploitation of seabed minerals.

Commentator and former senior colonel on Beijing’s row with Japan, lessons from the Ukraine war and why playing global policeman is a trap.

The Philippines also claims the atoll and has accused Chinese crews of using cyanide to catch fish in the area.

The Tongjun is the first Chinese-designed super dredging vessel to successfully complete its five-day testing.

Foreign ministry says verification process was lawful after traveller claims she was held for 18 hours in Shanghai.

Analysts say the two challenges will weigh heavily on the Philippines’ agenda as chair of the bloc next year.

Second meeting under Trump 2.0 marks latest effort from both sides to maintain military communication despite tensions over multiple issues.

Chinese report little visible protest activity to date but memories of 2012 China-Japan tension over disputed Diaoyu Islands linger.

From a study of China’s lending since 2000 to analysts’ views on Beijing’s spat with Tokyo, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Conservation specialists repair monument on Woody Island in the disputed Paracel Islands, with more preservation work planned.

Despite trade tensions, India, the US, Australia and Japan are set to stay the course on defence cooperation within the Quad, analysts say.

Lawrence Wong cites the example of Southeast Asia and Japan, who have ‘put history aside’ and are moving forward.

Beijing has urged Chinese citizens to refrain from travelling to Japan following comments about Taiwan by new Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi.

Report says Beijing tested modern weapons in the May clash and promoted their performance to boost its defence sales worldwide.

PLA activities near the disputed Diaoyus possible if tensions over Japanese leader’s Taiwan remarks escalate, analysts say.