Amid tensions with China, Philippines warns of building a military hub in South China Sea

Amid tensions with China, Philippines warns of building a military hub in South China Sea

Manila: Philippines military chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana has declared to build a well-equipped military hub on Thitu Island. Also, the Philippines plans to place high-resolution, night-capable cameras in the military hub to monitor the movements of Chinese naval militia alongside other ships.     “The Philippine military will send President Rodrigo Duterte a proposal to permit the construction of the military […]

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Chinese aircraft carrier holds war exercises in South China Sea, Philippines criticises China

Chinese aircraft carrier holds war exercises in South China Sea, Philippines criticises China

Beijing/Manila: Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong held war exercises along with its fleet of destroyers in the South China Sea. The Chinese Navy announced that this exercise was for the security of sovereignty of the country, and such exercises will also be held even in the future. The Philippines has reacted to the practices held by […]

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Philippines has the right to take action against illegal constructions in South China Sea: Philippines Military Chief

Philippines has the right to take action against illegal constructions in South China Sea: Philippines Military Chief

Manila: illegal constructions have started cropping up near the Chinese militia ships camping in the Philippines marine region. The Philippines criticized that these constructions are a threat to marine security and peace. The Philippines military Chief warned that their country had the right to take action against these illegal constructions. Two days ago, the Philippines […]

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New Zealand can’t afford to ignore risks in the South China Sea, military experts warn

New Zealand can’t afford to ignore risks in the South China Sea, military experts warn

Queenstown: – The world may have been stalled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but the threat to the Asia-Pacific sector has not been averted. Threat to the security of this sector, especially the South China Sea region, has only increased. Military analysts warned that New Zealand, an important country that is geographically close to the […]

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As China ups war preparations, Taiwan augments deployment in South China Sea

As China ups war preparations, Taiwan augments deployment in South China Sea

Taipei/Beijing: – Taiwanese Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-Cheng informed that Taiwan has augmented its war preparedness. He claimed that China may start a war any time now. Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-Cheng said that the Itu Aba island’s defence deployment in the Paracel Islands region has been increased. Moreover, the Taiwanese Defence Minister also informed the parliament […]

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German warships to patrol the South China Sea following UK

German warships to patrol the South China Sea following UK

Washington: Germany announced that it is despatching its warship for patrolling in the South China Sea. The German warship will leave in August for the South China Sea. The United States welcomed this German decision, taken for the security of maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific Sector, according to international regulations. China has warned that Germany […]

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China to hold month-long war drills in South China Sea

China to hold month-long war drills in South China Sea

Beijing: – The People’s Liberation Army of China, has started war exercises in the South China Sea, lasting for a month. Against the background of these exercises, China has warned that foreign boats and ships should not come within five kilometres of the announced perimeter of the exercises. The Chinese mouthpiece said that these exercises […]

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Philippines to step up naval presence in South China Sea to protect fishermen and maritime security

Philippines to step up naval presence in South China Sea to protect fishermen and maritime security

Manila: The Philippines Military Chief warned that the authority given by China, to its coast guard to act against any foreign ship that is a perceived threat, is very dangerous. Philippines military chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana clarified that the Philippines would be increasing its naval deployment to counter this Chinese aggression. Meanwhile, Philippines President […]

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