Asia Pacific

  • China warns on sovereignty

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    China has warned Japan it will not tolerate violations of its sovereignty, in high-level talks aimed at easing tensions over an islands dispute. The comments, from Vice Foreign Minister Zhang […]

  • Japan envoy heads to China

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    Japan is sending a top diplomat to China for talks, as Chinese ships again entered waters close to islands both sides claim. Vice-Foreign Minister Chikao Kawai will hold two days […]

  • Coastal Surveillance 2012: Industry Report

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    This report will explore how the future of the coastal surveillance market is likely to evolve over the next decade. The report is based on a survey of 114 senior […]

  • Manila Help Causes Conflict

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    Beijing said on Tuesday it is opposed to any “intervention” in the South China Sea, apparently referring to reports that Tokyo will help Manila boost its maritime security. “China has […]

  • Panetta urges naval strength in Asia

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    Mr Panetta said US naval strength should be enhanced in the Asia-Pacific region Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has emphasised the importance of a strong US naval presence in Asia, on […]

  • Naval Drill

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    Amid a territorial stand-off between China and the Philippines, American and Filipino troops have launched a two week naval drill as part of the United States’ attempt to reinforce its […]

  • Disputed Seas Escalation

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    The Philippines says its main naval vessel is engaged in a stand-off with Chinese surveillance ships at a disputed South China Sea shoal. Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario (in photograph) […]

  • Anti-Piracy Centre

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    Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC) to remain in Singapore. Singapore to host anti-piracy centre for another five […]

  • New Chinese Coast Guard

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    China should set up a coast guard to cope with the “increasingly challenging” maritime disputes with neighboring countries, a top political adviser said on Monday. Adviser says coast guard needed […]

  • Conflict in South China Sea

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    Tensions over disputed maritime territory in South China Sea continue to rise between China and the Philipinnes. Insight – Conflict looms in South China Sea oil rush By Randy Fabi […]

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