South China Sea

Japan confronts Beijing after fire-control radar incident — China and Russia bombers trigger fresh security alert

Japan’s defense chief has raised serious concerns over recent military activities by China and Russia in the East China Sea. The warnings came during...

Vietnam expands police authority to unmask reporters’ sources — press freedom groups call it the most dangerous rewrite in years

Vietnam has approved major changes to its press law, bringing new rules that many fear will make it much harder for journalists to protect...

Ryukyu Islands transformed into a war belt — Japan builds its biggest military shield since WWII as China tensions explode

Japan is quickly transforming its southernmost Ryukyu islands into a heavily fortified defense zone, sparking concern and curiosity across...

Vietnam’s warship storms into Japan’s Kure Naval Base — a bold signal in the rising Pacific power game

Vietnam’s modern frigate, Tran Hung Dao, has arrived at Japan’s Kure Naval Base. The visit signals a high-stakes maritime...

China–Japan standoff erupts after carrier jets ‘lock radar’ on Japanese fighters — Tokyo vows firm response

Japan’s claim that Chinese fighter jets aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft near the Okinawa islands has ignited...

China urges Japan to abandon Yonaguni Island missile plans to prevent escalation of Taiwan region tensions

China has sharply warned Japan over its plans to station medium-range missiles on Yonaguni Island, a small Japanese island...

China warns of foreign interference after Japan plans missile deployment near Taiwan

China has issued one of its strongest warnings in recent months after Japan revealed plans to place new missiles...

South Korea transfers Jang Bogo-class submarine to Poland to strengthen defense cooperation

South Korea has announced a historic plan to transfer its first-generation Jang Bogo-class submarine to Poland at no cost....