U.S. and Philippines focus on island nation’s coastal defenses
Defense officials in both Washington and Manila believe that the Philippines is most likely to receive at least 7 Perry-class U.S. frigates next year in an effort to increase (more…)
Pressed by U.S. and national security concerns, Japan joins TPP talks
Japan finally yielded to U.S. pressure by announcing it would join the Washington-led Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. The Obama administration’s biggest economic and trade agenda in the Asia-Pacific region, the (more…)
China and India continue border buildup near Himalayas
A contingent of about 50 Chinese People’s Liberation Army soldiers on horses and ponies intruded into a territory garrisoned by Indian troops and demanded the Indians move away because (more…)
Anti-China Philippine protests forced closure of Manila embassy
Philippine nationals living around the world launched a global day of protest against Chinese aggression on July 24, apparently forcing the Chinese embassy in Manila to close. China’s forceful (more…)
Unfortunately for Beijing, ties between India, Vietnam are flourishing
WASHINGTON — The United States has been pressing Israel to relay evidence on China’s assistance to Hamas. Congressional sources said the administration of President Barack Obama as well as (more…)
Vietnam forms naval aviation unit to counter China in South China Sea
The Vietnamese Navy for the first time will have as its aviation wing a brigade of the Air Force. The new unit is responsible for maritime surveillance, air attacks (more…)
McAfee warns Seoul its military network is vulnerable to hackers
A leading U.S. Internet security firm has issued warnings to South Korean military authorities that its computer networks containing military secrets are being targeted by hackers. MacAfee, the Internet (more…)
Sources: Saudi to increase oil output ‘to keep the Chinese happy’
ABU DHABI — Industry sources say Saudi Arabia has relayed pledges to major clients that it would increase oil output in 2013. The sources said Saudi Arabia was responding (more…)
China’s heavy hand, S. Sudan’s energy potential frustrates Khartoum
CAIRO — Sudan, despite increasing dependency, has been chafing under the domination of China. Arab diplomatic sources said the regime of Sudanese President Omar Bashir has been inundated with (more…)