South China Sea
China warns repeated US-led military exercises in the region could cause arms race and destabilization China warns repeated US-led military exercises in the region could cause arms race and destabilization

Over 14,000 armed forces personnel from the US, the Philippines, and several other countries started yet another massive military exercise near China’s borders on Wednesday.

Washington’s fantasy of a war against China

As China surges ahead in critical technologies, Washington debates not how to compete, but how to stop China’s rise–even through war.

China demands withdrawal of US missile system from the Philippines, calls it a threat to regional peace and security

Both the US and Philippines have refused to withdraw the US Typhon missile system deployed in April near Chinese borders despite earlier claiming it to be a temporary move.

US begins another military exercise with the Philippines and other Asian allies near Taiwan strait

The US has increased joint military exercises in the last few years and built up its military infrastructure in the region

China and the Philippines reach an agreement to avoid confrontation over disputed island territory

China has accused the Philippines of occupying parts of its Island territories in the South China Sea. The situation has produced confrontations between the armed forces of both countries

“War is violence against women” say feminist groups in the Philippines

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, feminist groups in the Philippines rallied against war and US militarism

State of the nation of Philippines: People give Marcos Jr’s administration a failing grade

As the president of Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his State of the Nation Address, we spoke to leaders of the Health Alliance for Democracy (HEAD) on how the people of the country have assessed the first year of the Marcos’ administration.

Indo-Pacific geopolitics The politics of hedging and post-hedging in the Indo-Pacific

ASEAN countries are choosing their own path, which is not to choose sides between the US and China. Simply put, the Southeast Asian states want a stable geopolitical environment to focus on their economic development and do not want to be forced to “take sides” in any hegemonic rivalry

Can China and the United States establish mutual respect to lessen tensions?

China’s Defense Minister has made it clear that his government is open to dialogue with the US. However, he has put forward a precondition – mutual respect

Philippines and US conduct largest ever drills near South China Sea

The annual US-Philippines military exercise has nearly doubled in size, with close to 18,000 troops participating in the exercise, of which over 12,000 are from the US alone.

Explained: Pelosi stirs US-China tensions with Taiwan trip

For China, reaffirming that Taiwan is not a separate country is extremely important given the historic balkanization of the nation by imperialist powers.

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan

Anti-war activists argue that this latest visit risks military confrontation with China, which would be devastating for both Chinese and US people