US and Vietnam set to expand ties as China worries grow
Sunday, 10 September 2023 Vietnam, concerned about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea, shares American concerns about China. However, just before Biden's visit, it was reported that Vietnam was secretly arranging to buy arms from Russia, contravening US sanctions. The US sees Vietnam as an important partner in diversifying its supply chain away from China.
The Maldives' recent presidential election, likely headed for a second round, is significant in the India-China influence competition. Mohamed Muizzu, leaning toward closer ties with China, leads in the first round but lacks a majority, while President Ibrahim Solih, a proponent of strong India ties,...
The coast guard of China was accused by the Philippines of installing a ‘floating barrier’ in the South China Sea's disputed area. The Philippines said that the floating barrier has prevented the..
Filipino fishermen rely on regular resupply missions by the Philippines’ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to continue to fish near the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed..
India has filed a formal protest against China, this time because of sportsmanship or the lack thereof. According to reports, India is protesting against China’s ‘deliberate and selective..