South China Sea

All news and posts of our editorial team on the topic

The military absorbs South Seas paradises
China continues to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific: Beijing has forged a security partnership with the Solomon Islands. A US admiral even accuses Beijing of militarizing the South China Sea. continue reading →
China’s military gets a significant boost
China is increasing its military spending more than in previous years. This is because Beijing sees itself confronted with a tense neighborhood. But that does not stop China's leadership from making clear threats of its own. continue reading →
US fighter jet recovered
The US Navy has recovered the US fighter jet that sank in the South China Sea. The F-35C is one of the newest jets of the US armed forces and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology (China.Table reported). The jet had crashed into the sea during a landing accident on the aircraft carrier in January. The […] continue reading →
Will the US lose its F-35C fighter jet to China?
A US fighter jet crashes into the South China Sea. Recovery is extremely difficult. Nevertheless, experts expect a race between the US and China. Access to the latest military technology is too tempting for the Chinese military. continue reading →
German Frigate enters South China Sea
A ship of the German Navy currently in Asia’s waters is reaching a crucial part of its mission: The frigate Bayern entered the South China Sea on Wednesday. The ship’s presence there is primarily symbolic. The frigate is expressly adhering to the usual routes open to traffic, according to the Ministry of Defense. The Bayern […] continue reading →
China’s global hybrid war
As the world’s largest, strongest, and longest-surviving dictatorship, contemporary China lacks the rule of law. Yet it is increasingly using its rubber-stamp parliament to enact domestic legislation asserting territorial claims and rights in international law. In fact, China has become quite adept at waging “lawfare” – the misuse and abuse of law for political and […] continue reading →
USA expands bases in the Indo-Pacific
With the expansion of several bases in the Indo-Pacific, the US wants to better prepare itself for potential operations against Russia and China (China.Table reported). According to a statement issued by the US Department of Defense on Monday, military facilities on the Pacific island of Guam and in Australia are to be expanded. This mainly […] continue reading →
The traffic light is geared towards the EU
With the presentation of the coalition agreement, the policy of the future German government is taking shape. Regarding China, the government is seeking to close ranks with Brussels, both in wording and orientation. One novelty is the explicit mention of Taiwan. The call for more China expertise in Germany is also new. However, one question remains unanswered in the policy paper: What will become of the CAI investment agreement? continue reading →
German frigate docks in Tokyo
The German Armed Forces frigate “Bayern” will dock in Tokyo’s harbor on Friday. Following her visit to the Japanese capital, she is taking part in a joint maneuver with the US, Australia, Japan, and Canada as part of her Indo-Pacific mission. China feels increasingly surrounded by these nations. Most recently, a Pacific coalition against China […] continue reading →