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Will ASEAN line up with Indonesia against China?

The most recent subtle initiative Indonesia has taken is to invite officials in charge of maritime security from five other countries in ASEAN to meet to discuss how to respond to China’s

January 16, 2022

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SCS: Rapid deployment of Chinese vessels changed peacetime balance

This is known as “grey-zone tactics” when unconventional forces and methods are used to pursue strategic interests while trying to avoid the possibility of a conflict…reports Asian Lite News. The numbers and

December 10, 2021

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Russia, Asean to hold first ever joint drills in SCS

Moscow will be sending its large anti-submarine ship Admiral Panteleev to take part in the naval drill, reports Asian Lite News Russia will hold the first-ever joint naval exercises with the member

November 25, 2021

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Beijing has grand plans for South China Sea

China’s claim to sovereignty over the South China Sea and its willingness and ability to pursue it has long been creating friction with countries in the area, which stake their own claims

October 18, 2021

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US biggest threat to peace, stability in South China Sea: China

The United States has been stirring up trouble out of nothing, arbitrarily sending advanced military vessels and aircraft into their South China Sea as provocations ,said China’s deputy permanent representative Dai Bing…reports

August 10, 2021

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US, Japan defence chiefs discuss situation in East and South China sea

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin underscored American support for the US – Japan Alliance and emphasized its role in maintaining a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, reports Asian Lite News Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo

July 31, 2021

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Maritime Militia leads Chinese expansion in South China sea

The People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM) of China owes its origin to the Communist Party’s 1950 consolidation of people’s militia groups comprising mainly fishermen and coastal workers of China, writes Prof.

June 2, 2021

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Philippine ships ‘won’t move an inch backward’: Duterte

Maritime authorities on Wednesday reported that there were 287 Chinese maritime militia vessels scattered in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea….reports Asian Lite News President Rodrigo Duterte on

May 16, 2021

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Japan concerned over Beijing’s moves in South China Sea

Motegi stressed on China’s attempts to change the status quo in the East China and South China seas, the situation around Taiwan and Hong Kong…reports Asian Lite News On the second day

May 6, 2021

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Philippines refuses to withdraw navy from South China Sea

President of Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has said that he will not withdraw navy and coastguard boats patrolling the disputed South China Sea and insisted that the country’s sovereignty over the waters is

May 1, 2021

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