Trump administration delays Taiwan's $14 billion arms sale amid strained Asia Pacific diplomacy, escalating regional tensions as North Korea expands nuclear capabilities and China asserts territorial control, prompting congressional scrutiny of U.S. commitment.
Philippines confirms China removed a floating structure from disputed Scarborough Shoal.
Philippine Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro is defiant after China sanctions him over his remarks on the South China Sea dispute.
Philippine defense chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions
Philippine defense chief vows to continue duties despite China's sanctions.
Philippines' Defense Chief Gilberto Teodoro defies China's sanctions, vowing to uphold international law.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro defies China's sanctions imposed over his remarks on Beijing.
China imposes sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro for making remarks deemed irresponsible by Beijing.
China Bans Philippine Defense Chief: Impact on Regional Trade
China sanctioned Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro and his family, banning them from entering Chinese territory and restricting transactions, escalating maritime tensions over disputed South China Sea claims and territorial rhetoric.
The Philippines protests a floating Chinese structure at Scarborough Shoal, calling it an "illegal presence" in a disputed area.
The Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over a floating structure in the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
Japan and Indonesia agreed to begin working-level talks on exporting Asagiri-class destroyers to Jakarta, strengthening Indo-Pacific defense cooperation amid China's military expansion and revised Japanese arms export rules.
Japan and Indonesia will begin talks on exporting Asagiri-class destroyers to Jakarta.
Satellite images show a suspected structure at Scarborough Shoal, but it is now gone.
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro denied China's claim of a maritime dispute agreement, contradicting Beijing's earlier statement about a South China Sea tension management model amid overlapping territorial claims affecting three trillion dollars in annual commerce.
Exclusive-Satellite Images Show Suspected Structure at Disputed South China Sea Atoll, but Later Gone
China removes structure in disputed shoal: Manila
Philippines confirms a floating platform has been removed from Scarborough Shoal.
Canada and the Philippines strengthen their defence partnership with new agreements.
The Philippine Armed Forces backs Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro against China's sanctions.
Philippine Defense Chief Gilberto Teodoro faces China's sanctions over disputed South China Sea waters.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro defies Chinese sanctions, vowing to continue his duties.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro vows to continue duties despite China's sanctions.
China bars Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering the country due to his comments on Beijing's South China Sea claims.
China sanctions Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro over his remarks on the country.
China sanctions Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro over his remarks against China.
Philippines protests China's floating structure on disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
Southeast Asian nations Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines increased defense spending substantially due to China's military expansion, with the US pressuring allies to boost expenditures while tensions escalated at Singapore's Shangri La dialogue over regional security threats.
Satellite photos revealed a mystery structure at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, but it has since disappeared.
Reuters satellite imagery confirmed a suspected structure at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea appeared May 27-30 but vanished by June 1, intensifying tensions between China and the Philippines over the strategically vital atoll.
Satellite images show a suspected structure at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, but it is no longer visible in recent images.
South China Sea tensions drive a quiet realignment against Beijing
Japan and the Philippines strengthen defence ties amid concerns over China's actions in the region.
China imposed sanctions on the Philippine Defense Secretary, sparking a diplomatic spat.
Philippines confirms removal of a Chinese floating structure in Scarborough Shoal after filing a diplomatic protest.
China bans National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering mainland China.
Philippine defence chief vows to continue duties despite China's sanctions over his remarks.
China sanctioned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and relatives over South China Sea criticism, escalating tensions as Manila resists Beijing's disputed territorial claims while strengthening U.S. alliance ties.
The Philippines lost the UN Security Council election to Kyrgyzstan, securing only 49 votes.
Philippine defense chief remains defiant after China sanctions him over South China Sea remarks.
China bars Philippines defence chief as South China Sea spat sails onwards
China sanctioned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family, banning them from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, citing his repeated critical remarks about Beijing amid escalating South China Sea tensions.
Philippines reacts diplomatically to a floating structure found at Scarborough Shoal, increasing tension with China.
The Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over a floating structure in the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
Southeast Asian nations increased defense spending and strengthened US alliances in response to China's military buildup, as demonstrated at Singapore's Shangri La dialogue, offering India strategic lessons on regional security threats.
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines warns of rising safety risks for Chinese citizens and companies amid increasing harassment by Philippine authorities.
Tensions rise over Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea between the Philippines and China.
Satellite images showed a suspected structure at Scarborough Shoal, which was later removed.
Manila high on anti-China stimulant