The Philippines has granted the US access to more military bases,as tensions with China mount.
Despite the countries being vocal critics of China’s aggressive actions in the disputed waters,the Philippine military said Beijing wasn’t the envisioned target.
Richard Marles is in the Philippines observing joint military exercises. Anthony Albanese is soon to meet its president. All while trying to improve relations with Beijing.
China carried out military drills near Taiwan that included sending 25 aircraft,including fighter jets,over the Taiwan Strait’s median line that has served as a barrier between the two sides.
US President Joe Biden and the leaders of South Korea and Japan have made their strongest joint condemnation yet of “dangerous and aggressive behaviour” by Beijing.
China appears to be militarising another disputed South China Sea island that is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan.
One of America’s top military officials says he believes China’s military is becoming dangerously arrogant and is risking a conflict through miscalculation.
In a sweeping speech while unveiling his official portrait,the former PM also urged Australians to resist fearmongering about a Voice to parliament.
Putin chose to launch a kinetic war to expand his territory. Xi chose “grey zone” warfare – distinctly aggressive,but without firing a shot.
The Chinese coast guard’s “dangerous manoeuvres” prevented a boat from completing a routine troop rotation and resupply mission,the Armed Forces of the Philippines said.
In her first visit to the Philippines,European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to restart negotiations on a trade deal as China’s actions in the South China Sea rattle the region.