Tag: China

  • Angola: new naval powerhouse?

    Huge expansion of navy planned.  Angola: West Africa’s new naval powerhouse? By Cassie Blombaum, Guardian Global Resources The powers that be in Luanda are apparently engaging in a massive expansion […]

  • Managing Indo-Pacific Crises

    Reducing regional tensions becomes focus. Is there a multilateral mechanism that could manage air and maritime encounters in a tense region? By Koh Swee Lean Collin and Darshana M. Baruah Tensions […]

  • US, Japan, Australia boost cooperation

    Closer ties to boost maritime security. US, Japan, Australia Boost Maritime Cooperation The leaders of the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2014 G20 meeting in Brisbane, Australia. […]

  • China, Tanzania conclude exercise

    Month-long naval drill comes to a close. China and Tanzania conclude historic naval exercise China and Tanzania have concluded a month-long naval training exercise, the first joint training exercise in […]

  • China, Vietnam for maritime dialogue

    Hopes that tensions can be eased through diplomatic channels. China, Vietnam willing to handle maritime issues through dialogue (Reuters) – China and Vietnam have agreed to handle maritime disputes through dialogue, Chinese […]

  • Russian navy to conduct live fire drill

    Drills in South China Sea for Black Sea Fleet. Russian Missile Cruiser to Conduct Live Fire Drills in Rare Visit to South China Sea By: Sam LaGrone The flagship of Russia’s […]

  • Chinese Submarine in Sri Lanka

    Chinese PLA Navy continues its push into Indian Ocean Region. Chinese submarine docks in Sri Lanka despite Indian concerns BY SHIHAR ANEEZ AND RANGA SIRILAL (Reuters) – Sri Lanka has […]

  • Nigerian OPV completes trials

    Chinese-built OPV to boost regional security. China completes sea trials for Nigerian OPV China has completed sea trials of a 95 m offshore patrol vessel (OPV) on order for the […]

  • India enhances presence in S. China Sea

    Agreement between Vietnam and India causes a stir in China. India enhances presence in South China Sea Notwithstanding Chinese objections, India on Tuesday went ahead to enhance its presence in hydrocarbon-rich South China […]

  • China May Risk Region Instability

    Territorial disputes could spark bigger concerns. China May Risk Region Instability: Indonesia Army Chief By Andrea Tan China must not use its “great force” to create regional instability, Indonesian military chief […]