Philippines

The South China Sea could boil over

For years, China has been working relentlessly to expand its dominance in the South China Sea. Control of this most important body of water has become a test of American resolve.

By Experts Table.Briefings

EU resumes free trade negotiations with the Philippines

Talks have been on hold since 2017. Now Brussels wants to resume free trade talks with the Philippines. One goal is to achieve greater independence from China.

By Amelie Richter

Fear of Beijing: China's neighbors buy more and more weapons

Asia and Oceania are the new capitals of military build-up. No other region in the world has recently sold more weapons, according to a new report by the renowned Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

By Michael Radunski

On confrontation course in the South China Sea

The situation in the South China Sea intensifies. The USA plans to rebuild a military base, and the Philippines is upgrading its military infrastructure. China warns of a serious miscalculation and carries out patrols.

By Michael Radunski

Dispute over presence in South China Sea continues

By Redaktion Table

Philippines considering patrols with US and Australia

By Redaktion Table

Philippines outraged over attack on fishermen

By Redaktion Table

US military secures access to Philippine bases

By Redaktion Table

Marcos seeks to negotiate with Beijing over disputed maritime territories

By Redaktion Table

Rearming in the South China Sea

Dangerous incidents in the South China Sea are on the rise. But of all places, an area through which one-third of all global trade transits lacks a universally accepted crisis mechanism.

By Michael Radunski