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The latest unrest in southern Philippines' Mindanao explained Government troops drive past a marker of Marawi city, southern Philippines on May 26. PHOTO: REUTERS (NYTIMES) - Philippine troops using tanks and helicopters stormed the southern city of Marawi on Thursday (May 25) in an effort to...

Another moment of truth in SCS - how dreaful things could be without a strong Asia Pacific leadership ======= Jakarta shocked by deadly bombings days before Ramadhan Jakarta | Thu, May 25, 2017 | 01:59 am Police officers place tape near covered up human remains at the Kampung Melayu bus...

Meantime in the Philippines, the ISIS's outlet Maute Group & Abussayaf has taken over Marawi City in the south. Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in Mindanao Tuesday night, May 23, after a clash erupted between government forces and members...

Dela Rosa: China to gift the Philippines with 23k assault rifles ABS-CBN News Posted at May 17 2017 08:49 PM PNP chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has bared that China would give the...

South China Sea could be the next Persian Gulf. China may turn into an net exporter of energy from importer one day. ====== ===== ===== ===== China succeeds in mining combustible ice in South China Sea Updated:2017-05-18 20:42:31 (Photo/Chinanews.com) GUANGZHOU, May 18 (Xinhua) -- China...

China submarines visit Malaysia, Russian vessels visit Philippines KUALA LUMPUR: Just as two submarines from China visited Malaysia this week, two Russian vessels are visiting the Philippines, and this is turning heads. In addition, Russia says it wants to hold naval exercises in the South...

China offers $14 million arms package to the Philippines: Manila's defense minister MANILA (Reuters) - China has offered to provide $14 million worth of small arms and fast boats to the Philippines for free, aiding President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs and fighting terrorism, Manila's...

Speaking of petrol, Indians (ONGC?) are burning money year after year in Vietnam oil exploration. Has it found a drip of oil? It wanted to pull out, but Vietnamese begged "Please stay on...". Fortunately it's an Indian state-owned firm. Otherwise it may go broke anyday. More posturing than...

The US and India have rejoiced in the SCS spat as a leverage to "Pivot to Asia" or "Act East". However China's tensions with ASEAN countries are kind of overhyped. Vietnam and the Philippinesat the forefront are well versed in the art of "rebalance" and "playing both sides". As for other ASEAN...

Philippines says China still guarding key shoal but Filipino fisherman back China granted access to the tiny, uninhabited shoal 123 nautical miles (228 kilometers) from the northern Philippines after President Rodrigo Duterte reached out to Beijing and met Chinese President Xi Jinping and other...

Chinese warships make first port call at Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay October 23, 2016 Three Chinese naval vessels carrying 750 sailors began their first four-day port call at Vietnam’s Cam Ranh International Port on Saturday. China’s Xiangtan 531, Zhou Shan 529 (both Type 054A guided missile...

Senators want $24-B aid from China reviewed By Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star) | Updated October 24, 2016 - 12:00am Senators from the Liberal Party (LP) want the Senate to review the deals with China entered into by President Rodrigo Duterte, including the billions of dollars in aid to be...

Philippine president says "only China can help us" Duterte's visit presents overdue opportunity for China-Philippines rapprochement He spoke highly of the Chinese government and people, saying that China boasts hard-working people and "good, sound policies, internal and external." "I would say...

Philippines Foreign Minister: We Are Not America’s ‘Little Brown Brother’ Duterte visit to China may lead to changing alliances in East Asia The friendly relationship between the Philippines and the United States has been one of the pillars of Washington's strategic military rebalance to Asia...

Rodrigo 'The Punisher' Duterte claims victory in Philippines election Hardline candidate, who issued death threats during the campaign, has insurmountable lead over his nearest rival, according to monitors Rodrigo Duterte poses for a selfie with a supporter in his hometown in Davao city...