#Chinese maritime operations in the #Philippines EEZ - Scarborough shoals

15 May 2024 | #China sent dozens of coast guard & militia vessels toward the disputed atoll in the #SouthChinaSea in order to block a civilian protest flotilla from the Philippines.

Another great map from

#India : Work on third aircraft carrier to start soon, more to follow, says Rajnath Singh

“We will not stop at that (3 carriers). We will make five, six more.” 👀 Wow 👀

India will soon start making its third aircraft carrier, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while talking to

Defiance and Filipino pride. Volunteers shout “Atin ‘to!” as a #China Coast Guard vessel comes close.

A Filipino civilian convoy is defying China's blockade of Scarborough Shoal (Bajo De Masinloc) right now.
Via Joseph Morong 🇵🇭

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#China Builds World’s First Dedicated Drone Carrier

China has built the world's first dedicated drone carrier. The ship has not been reported however and many of the circumstances surrounding it remain a mystery.

Hidden away in a shipyard on the Yangtze, far upriver from the

Video of one of the #China Coast Guard vessels shadowing a #Philippines civilian convoy conducting a resupply mission to Scarborough Shoal (Bajo De Masinloc).

#China warns #SouthKorea about closer ties with U.S., Japan

China cautioned South Korea on Monday about its deepening relations with the United States and Japan, stressing the increasing strain in Beijing-Seoul ties and urging against additional pressure on the relationship from

President Biden unveils a historic wave of tariffs on 'strategic' #Chinese imports

The White House formally unveiled a sweeping array of new tariffs on Chinese goods Tuesday that will raise duties on $18 billion in Chinese imports.

The long-awaited announcement will touch an

Large #PLA show of force around #Taiwan today

45 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels were detected today operating around Taiwan.

26 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the #Taiwan Strait

This just 5 days before Lai’s inauguration.

#US and #Taiwan Navies Conduct 'Unplanned' Military Drills

Reuters news agency is reporting that the U.S. and Taiwan conducted drills involving 'multiple military assets,' including frigates and supply vessels. Via TaiwanPlus News.

#Taiwan ’s military is reporting 23 #Chinese warplanes operating around Taiwan on May 14.

15 of those planes crossed the median line and/or ADIZ.

This is a higher number than usual, as Chinese pressure has been building on Taiwanese islands near China's coastline.

#Japan 's JMSDF Self-Defense Fleet JS Akizuki destroyer conducted a Japan-US-NZ trilateral exercise (Noble Raven24) in the East China Sea with the #USNavy USS Miguel Keith and a Royal New Zealand Air Force #P8 maritime recon aircraft.

#SouthKorea brings hypersonic tech to the #AUKUS table and a massive spread of weapon systems

South Korea is the dark horse of new weapons development, weapons that are exported to Europe, India, the Middle East, etc and they already have a reputation for high performance at a

#Philippines Coast Guard vows ‘prolonged presence’ in Sabina Shoal amid #Chinese sightings

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday it would maintain a “prolonged presence” in Escoda Shoal, commonly known as Sabina Shoal, following the sightings of Chinese vessels and the

#US threatens sanctions on #Indian firms involved in #Iran 's Chabahar port project

India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract for the operation and development of the Shahid Beheshti Port in the country's southern coastal city of Chabahar.

The United States State

Biden prohibits #China linked companies from buying property near Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming

'The proximity of the foreign-owned Real Estate to a strategic missile base and key element of America's nuclear triad, and the presence of specialized and foreign-sourced

A comprehensive infographic from Damien Symon showing the flashpoints between #China & #Philippines

The Philippines is facing Chinese encroachment & blockades in virtually all areas of the West Philippine Sea (SouthChinaSea).

#SouthChinaSea Report - May 13-2024

Signs of #Chinese land reclamation in Sabina (Escoda) Shoal just 75 nautical miles (140 Km) from Palawan Island, #Philippines

If Sabina Shoal becomes another Chinese artificial island aka military base, it would help China to block the

A really good map from Damien Symon showing the Sabina Shoals where #China is attempting to do land reclamation towards building an artificial island, aka military base to control the area.

The #Philippines coast guard is taking a stand against Chinese expansionism there and has