US Coast Guard Ups The Ante In South China Sea, Wants 'Pushback' Against China
The strife over control of the South China Sea waters always seem to revolve around Exclusive Economic Zones or EEZs versus the Nine Dash Line that China claims rights to.
Duterte Critic Rappler Editor Maria Ressa's Libel Trial Opens In Philippines
Critics of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte point to Maria Ressa’s previous indictments on libel and tax evasion as evidence of a deliberate attempt to thwart independent media like Rappler.
North Korea's Undersea Deterrent: Kim Jong Un Inspects New Submarine
An expert said the new submarine was potentially a successor to the Sinpo-C class submarine, first spotted in 2016.
Duterte Cites Missiles On Disputed Islands, Says China Controls West Philippine Sea
The Chinese “Nine-Dash” line, a U-shaped area marked by dashes on a map that includes most of the South China Sea, overlaps the exclusive economic zone claimed by the Philippines.
Hong Kong Protesters Attacked By Masked Gang: Who Are The Triads?
The Triads have been in existence in China since the 17th century, and are known for doing the “dirty work” of the Chinese government.
Hong Kong Protesters Attack Beijing Representative's Office, Deface China's National Emblem
Chinese media and its official representative have branded the protesters as rioters who have hurt the feelings of all Chinese people.
US To Build Australia Port To Base Marine Assault Ships, Report Says
The United States military is making plans to build a $211 million base in Darwin, Australia, where it can base its amphibious assault ships and Australian helicopter docks.
China Scrambles To Deliver Hong Kong Strategy As Island Braces For Another Sunday Of Protests
Protests against an extradition bill have thrown the former British colony into chaos with violent attacks against the police and government offices.
Philippine Vice President, A Known Duterte Critic, Faces Sedition Charges
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has filed sedition and criminal complaints against Vice President Leni Robredo and a host of other Filipinos, allegedly for making plans to destabilize President Duterte's administration.
Vietnamese, Chinese Ships In Weeks-Long Standoff Near South China Sea Oil Block
In response to some aggressive behavior by Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, Vietnam’s foreign ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on Tuesday released a statement that is a continuation of the weeks-long standoff between Vietnamese and Chinese ships.
Duterte Says Drug War Killings Will Continue: 'If You're Into Drugs, You’ll Die'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said again that he will not face any international tribunal that will likely contain Caucasians investigating human rights violations related to his administration’s war on narcotics.
Hong Kong Police Anger At 'Boiling Point' As More Extradition Bill Protests Planned
The Hong Kong Police Force is angry at pro-democracy opposition leaders who have tried to portray the force as defending a government that is subverting the laws it is supposed to uphold, reports said.
After Chinese Trawler Sinks Philippine Boat, Duterte Calls On US To Send Seventh Fleet
After courting China in recent years, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has called upon the United STates to back up a Mutual Defense Treaty signed in 1951 between the two countries.
Duterte, Who Wanted Female Rebels Shot In The Vagina, Signs Anti-Catcalling Law
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the “Bawal Bastos” law that will impose fines and even prison terms on those who get caught making catcalls, sexist slurs as well as stalking and online cyberstalking.
Philippines’ Duterte Promises To Defend Officers Over Prison Deaths During Drug Crackdown
Philippines President Duterte assured the personnel of the Philippine Bureau of Jail Management and Penology that he would defend them if offenders died in prison cells during the current crackdown on trafficking of illegal drugs.
