South China Sea

India, Japan oppose 'unilateral actions' in South China Sea, urge global action against terror groups

India and Japan expressed strong concern over the situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea and reiterated their opposition to any "unilateral actions" in the region

The curious case of Xi’s crackdown and stalled superpower ambition: PLA turmoil threatens 2049 military goal

Xi Jinping’s sweeping purge of the People’s Liberation Army reveals his deep distrust of China’s armed forces, with some saying that his crackdown has stalled Beijing's military superpower ambition to rival the US

Watch: China warship rams own ship while chasing Philippine ship in South China Sea

The incident took place near the disputed Scarborough Shoal while the Philippine Coast Guard was escorting vessels delivering aid to local fishermen

China-Philippines tension escalates amid row over Marcos Jr’s Taiwan remark: Water cannon fired at Philippine ship

Days after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines “cannot stay out” if conflict erupts in the Taiwan Strait, tensions in the region intensified after a Chinese coast guard vessel targeted a Philippine ship with a water cannon near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

Firstpost interview creates global buzz: China, Taiwan, Philippines react after Marcos's 'can’t stay out’ remark

Philippine President Marcos Jr's interview with Firstpost's Managing Editor Palki Sharma has triggered a global buzz with China criticising his remarks and Taiwan welcoming it. Here's how it happened

An interview that has rattled China: What Philippine President Marcos told Firstpost on Taiwan question

China is fuming over what Philippine President Marcos said on the Taiwan question in an exclusive interview with Firstpost's Palki Sharma. Here's what Marcos said

Taiwan to begin mass production of Tien Kung IV missiles from 2026: How deadly are they?

Taiwan has announced that it will begin mass producing Tien King IV surface-to-air missiles from 2026. The self-governing island lives under constant threat of invasion from China, which has vowed that reunification with Taiwan will be carried out some day even if it has to use force. But what do we know about the missiles? Why is this development significant?

Marcos in India: Why naval version of BrahMos is a game-changer Philippines needs most

With rising tensions in the South China Sea, Philippines should move beyond static coastal defences and embrace the naval deployment of BrahMos missiles

Philippines President Marcos in India for 5-day visit: Why this visit is significant

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will make his first state visit to India from today (August 4), marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. The visit includes talks with Prime Minister Modi, defence and trade discussions, and a Bengaluru business engagement

Marcos in India on first state visit day after joint maritime drill near South China Sea

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr embarks on a five-day visit to India. The trip coincides with both nations launching their first joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea amid Chinese aggression