South China Sea

China is holding military exercises in the disputed South China Sea coinciding with U.S. President Joe Biden’s visits to South Korea and Japan that are largely focused on countering the perceived threat from Beijing.

Duterte’s presidency marked a dramatic shift in the Philippines’ foreign policy when he declared a “separation” from the U.S. and sought closer ties with China.

The United Kingdom plans to increase its presence in the contested South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific region, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said Monday.

The Philippines has drastically stepped up its patrols in the South China Sea, and has come into closer contact with the China Coast Guard, according to data.