South China Sea
North Korea still 'serious, imminent threat': Japan on Korean Peninsula
Japan's 2018 defence white paper said Beijing was sparking 'security concerns in region and international community, including Japan'.
China seeks military drills with ASEAN nations in disputed waters
China insists on outside countries being excluded, as per a draft document, in what analysts said was a bid to diminish US influence.
Japan to send warship on tour of South China Sea, Indian Ocean
The 248 metre-long Kaga, which can operate several helicopters simultaneously, will make stops in India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
China govt hackers steal massive cache of US Navy data: report
A Washington Post report says some 614 gigabytes of material were taken in the breaches that occurred in January and February.
Two US warships sail near South China Sea islands claimed by Beijing
The operation was the latest attempt to counter what US sees as Beijing's efforts to limit freedom of navigation in the strategic waters.
China Air Force lands bombers on South China Sea island
Philippine opposition lawmakers condemned China's militarization of the South China Sea.
China to deliver world's largest amphibious aircraft by 2022: report
In December, state media said that the aircraft had received 17 orders so far from Chinese government departments and Chinese companies.
China’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier leaves for sea trials
The completely home-grown aircraft carrier has departed for sea trials on Sunday morning.
White House warns China on growing militarization in South China Sea
The South China Sea which sits between Vietnam, Philippines, China and other nations is subject to a myriad of competing territorial claims.
China installs missile systems on South China Sea outposts: report
The move, if confirmed, would mark first Chinese missile deployments in Spratly Islands, where several Asian countries have rival claims.