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Copter crash kills Taiwan’s top military officer, 7 others

As chief of the general staff, Gen. Shen Yi-ming was responsible for overseeing the self-governing island's defense against China, which threatens to use military force if necessary to annex what it considers part of its territory.

4 years ago

China, Iran ministers meet, criticize ‘bullying practices’

The Iranian minister's visit follows a trip to close ally Russia and comes just after the first-ever drills among the navies of the three countries in the northern part of the Indian Ocean.

4 years ago

Op-ed: If you seek peace with China, prepare for war

Like Imperial Japan in its heyday, which misjudged its sea power position and adopted a failed continental strategy, China seems intent on subjugating its neighbors and poorest trading partners, the authors warn.

By Bruce A. Elleman and Sarah C. M. Paine, Naval War College

4 years ago

US warship runs another FONOP near Paracel Islands

A simmering South China Sea heats up.

5 years ago

CARAT and the stick: Latest South China Sea developments

Your weekly look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons.

5 years ago

Ex-Philippine officials turn to the courts to fight China

They accuse China's Xi of crimes against humanity.

5 years ago