Search results

South China Sea dispute will worsen markedly

Location:

CHINA

The fallout from the COVID-19 crisis has worsened relations between Washington and Beijing and increased tensions in the disputed waters. China is taking advantage of the pandemic…

South-east Asia reins in internet freedoms

Location:

SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The decree will take effect on October 1. In Indonesia, Ministerial Regulation 5, requiring social media platforms and other internet entities to register with the government and…

End to Philippine-US security pact will benefit China

Location:

PHILIPPINES/US

Philippine-US security ties.

Singapore will bolster defence ties with United States

Location:

SINGAPORE

Singapore has close relations with both the United States and China. It is increasingly uncomfortable with rising tension between the two superpowers and the potential emergence…

UNCLOS ruling may ease China-South-east Asia tensions

Location:

CHINA/SOUTH-EAST ASIA

A sweeping victory for the Philippines has dismantled any legal basis for expansive Chinese claims across much of the South China Sea.

China issues may impinge on Australian-Philippine ties

Location:

AUSTRALIA/PHILIPPINES

The two sides notably committed to planning joint patrols in the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China have competing claims. On September 7, Albanese said he would…

US tensions drive China closer to ASEAN

Location:

CHINA/ASEAN

ASEAN-China security cooperation.

Thai, Myanmar unrest fuel Asia’s first online alliance

Location:

ASIA

The Alliance is particularly important to the resistance movement in Myanmar, where ongoing conflict has thrust the country into isolation. Opposition forces there favour the MTA…

Myanmar military will retain edge over key opponent

Location:

MYANMAR

The military regime continues to crack down on anti-coup protesters. The National Unity Government (NUG) -- a parallel administration established by ousted lawmakers and other…

ASEAN will proclaim limited trade progress at summit

Location:

ASEAN

The meeting comes against the backdrop of a diplomatic spat between Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore over Vietnam’s 1978 military incursion into Cambodia. South-east Asian leaders…