China's Defense Ministry has accused the Pentagon of hyping Chinese military power and inflating the threat it may pose to its neighbors, as ties between the two powers continue to be undermined by Washington's aggressive postures. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman...
China Denies Preparations for War in Philippines Dispute
China has denied reports its military is preparing for war amid tensions with the Philippines over a disputed territory in the South China Sea. "Reports that the Guangzhou military region, the South China Sea fleet and other units have entered a state of war...
China Escalates Philippines Dispute, as US Continues to Intervene
China escalated its dispute with the Philippines over an island in the South China Sea on Thursday, halting Philippine bananas at customs for longer inspections and launching a propaganda campaign calling claims on the island infringement of Chinese sovereignty. Armed...
‘Tentative Deal’ Reported on Chinese Activist
‘Tentative Deal’ Reported on Chinese Activist | NYU fellowship provides a way out, US hopes
US Fumbles With Chinese Activist Seeking Asylum as China Condemns ‘Interference’
The State Department has bungled and mismanaged the situation of Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng seeking asylum in the U.S., now having apparently abandoned him for a worse fate than if they never got involved. After escaping from captivity of Chinese authorities who...
Role of Philippines in US Imperial ‘Pivot’ in Asia May Expand
Recent joint U.S.-Filipino military exercises are a direct military provocation to China even as Washington rhetorically refuses to take sides in rising tensions in Asia-Pacific. The Philippines is using the U.S. to ward off China's regional influence and stand up to...
Philippines-China Standoff Could Lead to Open Conflict
Armed vessels from the Philippines and China continue their two-week-long standoff after Chinese fisherman trespassed into contested waters, prompting swift reaction from both navies. This latest nautical standoff arises from longstanding tensions between the Asian...
China Criticized as Too ‘Assertive,’ as US Expands Military in Asia-Pacific
China's territorial claims in the South China Sea and beyond consist of "conflicting mandates" and "lack of coordination" which has stoked tensions with its neighbors, according to a new report from the International Crisis Group. The report comes as Philippine and...
US Navy Looks to Escalate Presence in Pacific
US Navy Looks to Escalate Presence in Pacific | Pacific Command head cites North Korea in deployment
Chinese Military Warns US of ‘Confrontation’ Over South China Seas
Chinese Military Warns US of ‘Confrontation’ Over South China Seas | Sees US-Philippines naval drills as provocation