UPDATED: Chinese Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait One Day After U.S. Coast Guard Cutter
The Chinese Shandong Carrier Strike Group transited the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, according to the Taiwan Defense Ministry. The carrier…
Philippine Congress Set to Approve Expanded U.S. Base Deal as China Expands Claims, Ambassador Says
China’s persistent expansion into the South China Sea is the most concerning security concern for the Philippines as its congress…
Russian, Chinese Bombers Make 2nd Round of Flights Near Japan, Korea
Russian and Chinese bombers continued to fly missions around Japan and South Korea this week after an initial joint bomber…
Report on U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas
The following is the June 5 2023, Congressional Research Service report, U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas:…
Russian, Chinese Bombers Fly Joint Mission Near Japan, Korea as Russian Fleet Holds Major Drills in the Pacific
Russian and Chinese bombers flew a joint mission over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea on Tuesday…
Report to Congress on Chinese Naval Modernization
The following is the May 15, 2023, Congressional Research Service report, China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities —…
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Shandong Back in South China Sea
The Chinese Shandong Carrier Strike Group (CSG) entered the South China Sea on Monday after 19 days of steaming in…
U.S., Philippines Kick off Largest-ever Balikatan Exercise as Defense, Foreign Affairs Leaders Meet in Washington
MANILA – The Philippines and the United States began the largest iteration of Balikatan, the annual military exercise involving Filipino…
China Deploys Aircraft Carrier Strike Group off Taiwan’s East Coast
China deployed an aircraft carrier strike group off Taiwan’s east coast, military officials in Taipei and Tokyo confirmed Thursday.…
Philippines Announce 4 New Locations to Host U.S. Troops
MANILA — The Philippines announced Monday four additional locations that will host visiting American troops under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation…