China's claims in the South China Sea overlap with those of the Philippines, which is a U.S. security treaty ally.

Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: "I can’t see how a full decoupling can ...

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global ...

Southeast Asian foreign ministers met this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over ...

Caught off guard, the Philippines’ only available counter was to run a U.S.-donated World War II-era Navy ship, the BRP ...

Wang told Rubio that both China and US should implement the “important consensus” reached between the Chinese leader Xi ...

The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling ...

The incoming US administration must reduce uncertainty over its stance on China or risk accidental escalation over ...

U.S. Navy destroyers and cruisers needing to leave the ongoing battle against Iran-backed Houthi rebel missile and drone ...

Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any ...

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, ...

A United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier conducted a war game with ally the Philippines in the contested South China Sea last week while China carried out "combat-readiness" patrols.