Is Japan's 'Official Security Assistance' linked to China's growing maritime presence?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about Japan's "Official Security Assistance (OSA)," a new cooperation framework in･･･ ...
Cambodia says U.S. Navy could visit military port tied to China
A Cambodian official said his government would welcome a request from the United States for its ships to visit Ream Naval ...
Japan on high alert as China ramps up activities near Taiwan
A Chinese buoy placed south of Yonaguni Island, Japan's westernmost point located just 111km from Taiwan, is now a simmering ...
Japan, Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to mutual alarm over China
Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to ...
Why the PLA’s WZ-9 drone is a ‘serious challenge’ to US aircraft in the South China Sea
China’s deployment of its most advanced long-range surveillance drone to the South China Sea is a major challenge to US ...
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Philippines, Japan Pledge Further Defense Cooperation Amid South China Sea Spats
The Philippines and Japan pledged to enhance their defense alliance through training exercises, logistical activities, ...
US Ally Sailed Warship Near China's Coast
According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, a state's sovereignty ends after the 12 nautical miles of its territorial sea. The U.S. and its allies have deployed their navies to ...
Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
The Philippine defense secretary says his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to ...
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Philippines, Japan to expand defense equipment cooperation
The Philippines and Japan have agreed to deepen their defense cooperation by creating a new high-level dialogue focused on ...