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Beijing’s incursions demonstrate capabilities for surveillance and collecting data crucial in warfare
Planned upgrade follows defence review that highlighted Beijing’s military expansion in Pacific
Ferdinand Marcos Jr has strengthened resistance to Beijing’s assertive tactics in South China Sea
Exercises simulate laying sea mines and targeting submarines as Beijing expected to step up pressure
US Indo-Pacific commander says Beijing’s cooling aggressive stance is a positive sign
Closer military co-operation by Washington and Manila comes amid growing tensions with Beijing
Beijing sees western surveillance of illicit oil shipments as pretext to expand military operations in Pacific
US president’s comments come as Manila accuses Beijing of menacing Filipino vessels
Manila condemns Beijing’s ‘aggressive action’ to block resupply missions to Second Thomas Shoal
Beijing aims to challenge US air superiority in the Pacific but the Fujian still trails rival’s nuclear-powered warships
Manoeuvres involving aircraft carrier Shandong follow series of US-led military drills in region
Further escalation of Beijing’s pressure campaign in the contested South China Sea
Tokyo’s annual defence white paper highlights worries over shows of force by Beijing and Moscow
Analysts warn Beijing and Moscow are starting to use their close partnership to project power against other countries
Bloc plans first joint exercise in September as regional challenges mount
Military co-ordination with Taipei is ‘taboo’ issue for China, analysts said
Defence minister slams ‘navigational hegemony’ in warning that highlights growing risk of unintended conflict in Asia
Defence department says incident took place in South China Sea on Friday
Washington has cracked down on Beijing’s vessels over illegal fishing and ‘grey-zone operations’ in South China Sea
Comments come days after Manila accused Beijing of harassing patrol ship in South China Sea
Countries are increasingly assertive about detailing Beijing’s activities as tension mounts
Ferdinand Marcos Jr presides over joint drills that seek to counter China’s strategy of area denial
Remote islands could become front line in possible future conflict over Taiwan
Decision to grant access to four military bases near Taiwan infuriates Beijing
Qin Gang’s remarks follow South Korean president’s accusation of Beijing changing status quo
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