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14 Jul 2026, 18:23 GMT By Taejun Kang for RFA

Experts say Beijing is invoking Japan’s wartime past to try to delegitimize Manila's South China Sea claims.

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China’s sanctions on Philippine defense chief put Japan ties in spotlight
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11 Jul 2026, 14:57 GMT By Jason Gutierrez for RFA

China still rejects the ruling, and opinion remains divided on how to resolve the dispute.

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Philippines marks 10 years since historic South China Sea court ruling
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3 Jul 2026, 02:00 GMT By Taejun Kang for RFA

Experts say Beijing’s scrutiny of Tokyo and Manila reflects concern of military integration in the South China Sea.

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U.S. still China’s main rival despite report on Japan and Philippines’ capabilities
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25 Jun 2026, 20:00 GMT By Taejun Kang for RFA

Taipei and Beijing are integrating autonomous tech to monitor remote outposts in the South China Sea.

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Taiwan’s robodogs signal military shift to unmanned systems in rivalry with China
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24 Jun 2026, 18:16 GMT By Taejun Kang for RFA

Analysts say an environmental survey in disputed waters is really meant to normalize Beijing’s presence there.

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Turtle power: how China uses scientific research to try to bolster territorial claims
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8 Jun 2026, 18:53 GMT By Taejun Kang for RFA

Experts say South China Sea buildup is linked to Taiwan, but the report’s scenario is unlikely if war breaks out.

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Report: China’s maritime outposts could distract Taiwan’s allies if Beijing invades
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8 Jun 2026, 14:07 GMT By Noh Jung Min for RFA

Despite reclamation and aggressive construction on 27 Spratly features, Hanoi can’t catch up to China, experts say.

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Satellite pics reveal Vietnamese construction boom in disputed Spratly chain
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26 May 2026, 03:18 GMT By Taejun Kang for RFA

Reports of a delayed U.S. arms package have renewed attention on the unusual security relationship with Taipei.

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EXPLAINED: Why Taiwan wants U.S. weapons and why Washington supplies them
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19 May 2026, 22:22 GMT By Taejun Kang for RFA

Analysts say Beijing views both Taiwan and the South China Sea as integral to strategic rivalry with U.S.

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Xi-Trump talks cast fresh spotlight on Taiwan as part of China’s maritime strategy
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