East Sea
Society opposes Chinese fishing bans in East Sea
HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Fisheries Society (VINAFIS) released a document on Monday opposing China’s issuance of regulations banning fishing in the East Sea (South China Sea).
South China Sea Disputes
How China has ramped up aggression in South China Sea amid the coronavirus pandemic
As China was scrambling to contain the coronavirus outbreak that ravaged parts of the country before crossing international boundaries, it was asserting its presence in the South China Sea through a…
News
Lessons from the Battle of the Paracel Islands
Forty years on, the battle has enduring lessons for Vietnam’s naval modernization. By Ngo Minh Tri and Koh Swee Lean Collin January 23, 2014 On January 16, 1974, the Republic of Vietnam Navy (R…
Special posts
Indo- Japan strategic axis formed for encircling China ?
(Vndata- Dec 21, 2013) The first Japan - India joint naval exercise, is ongoing in the Indian Ocean, showing signs of forming a new strategic military alliance in Asia. The four-day long exercise …
South China Sea
Philippines plans further upgrades to ex-US Coast Guard cutters
The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF 16), the newest vessel of the Philippine navy, leaves the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Charleston, S.C., following simple ceremonies attended by members of the …
Special posts
Face-offs between Indian, Chinese troops can occur: Antony
NEW DELHI: Not ruling out the possibility of incidents such as face-offs between their troops, defence minister AK Antony said on Monday India and China have now decided to resolve such issues amicab…
Japan vs China
Japan plans to raise military spending to 240 bln US dollars
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he wants to raise his military spending budget by around 6 percent over the next five years, that’s according to Kyodo news agency. Abe’s government is reque…
English
Meet The Tiny Rock That Could Start World War III
Sunday morning, South Korea announced that it was extending its air defense zone to include a tiny reef off its coast. Now China, Japan, and South Korea’s flight zones overlap for the first time, upp…
Taiwan vs China
Taiwan thinking of building its own submarines
Taiwan is evaluating the feasibility of building submarines on its own with technical assistance from the United States, according to a local newspaper. The U.S. government approved the sale of eig…
Vietnam People's Navy
HÃ Ná»™i Submarine, The First Kilo class Project 636 Varshavyanka of Vietnam
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to visit and inspect Hanoi Kilo 636 submarine of Vietnam. Photo: VNA Hanoi submarine , the first improved Kilo class submarine in a series of six vessels of Project 6…
English
Japan explores 3 war scenorios with China amid ADIZ concerns
A Japanese F-15J fighter. (Photo/CNS) Japan has responded to China's Nov. 23 announcement of its air defense indification zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea by holding a television conference …
English
Why a Pacific War Is Possible
From the long-distance perspective of an American, Asia looks like one of the world’s most peaceful places. And it is — for the moment. But when Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Tokyo on Monday, h…
English
China’s Aggressive Expansionism Hits Archaeology
China Has Begun Asserting Ownership of Thousands of Shipwrecks in the South China Sea By JEREMY PAGE A replica of a treasure ship sailed by Zheng He about 600 years ago at a museum in Nanjing. Under…
English
More Chinese Air ID Zones Predicted
TAIPEI, SEOUL AND TOKYO — China’s establishment of an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) last week over the East China Sea has given the US an unexpected challenge as Vice President Joseph Bide…
English
US, Japan monitor Liaoning's course to South China Sea
China's aircraft carrier Liaoning sailed through the Taiwan Strait to enter the South China Sea on Nov. 28, escorted by two destroyers and two frigates. Although the fleet did not pass the waters…
English
China using ADIZ as test for South China Sea issues: scholars
Taipei, Nov. 30 (CNA) China recently claimed a broad air defense identification zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea, but local scholars consider the move to be simply a test for South China Sea issu…
South China Sea
Is China adopting a new maritime security policy?
By Jayadeva Ranade Its growing assertiveness is a source of worry for the neighbours. Several countries are concerned about China’s growing sensitivity and assertiveness on issues of sovereignty and…
Military data
India Adding 40,000 Mountain Troops at China Border
NEW DELHI — Shortly after new Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang visited here, India has decided to proceed with a plan to add more than 40,000 troops in the form of a mountain corps to bolster its st…
