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China's security deal with Solomon Islands raises alarm in Pacific

China could send forces to help in 'maintaining social order,' draft agreement says.

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines praise ‘zero kidnapping’ anti-piracy naval patrols

Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines have lauded the success of a 2017 agreement to conduct joint patrols and share intelligence about activities in waters in their region once prone to..

EU offers encrypted tool to fight maritime security threats in Indo-Pacific

The European Union is seeking to ramp up its maritime security influence in the Indo-Pacific by offering access to a web-based platform that enables member countries’ navies and coastguards to..

China does not have it all its way in the South China Sea

Disputes in the South China Sea go back decades. They involve Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam, all with contesting claims.

China’s maritime law in the South China Sea

Apart from military power, China has been using a variety of political, economic and legal tools to further gain control of the South China Sea (also known as the East Sea).

More undersea activity in South China Sea increase risk after crash

Submarines proliferating in the South China Sea are increasing risks in already treacherous waters, security experts said Friday, a day after the Navy announced an undersea collision in the..

US MARAD security warning update:Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Western Indian Ocean

Regional conflict, heightened military activity, and increased political tensions pose threats to merchant vessels operating in the above geographic areas.

CHINA COAST GUARD TO CONDUCT COUNTER-DRUG PATROL OFF LATIN AMERICA

The China Coast Guard (CCG) is growing in capability, capacity, and confidence.

Philippines promises to ignore China maritime law as tension spikes

Amid China's growing military assertiveness, the Philippines has promised that it will ignore Beijing's amended maritime law, which now requires foreign vessels sailing in the South China Sea to..

Beijing demands Cargo details when entering Chinese waters

Tanker owners coming near to China have more paperwork to complete. China is flexing its muscle in the South China Sea at a time where the US and allies are conducting military procedures in the..

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