Philippines Probes Claims Chinese Dredger Used Multiple Identities in Local Waters

The Philippines has launched an investigation into allegations that a Chinese dredging vessel operated in its waters while cycling through dozens of different identities, raising fresh concerns about maritime transparency and security in the contested South China Sea. The inquiry follows claims by

What Viral Images Reveal About China’s Civilian to Military Shipping Strategy

Images That Sparked Global Speculation A series of images circulating online has triggered intense debate over whether China is quietly preparing its civilian shipping fleet for potential military use. The photos, reportedly taken in Shanghai, show a large cargo vessel fitted with containerized

China Condemns U.S. Seizure of Foreign Oil Tanker as Breach of International Law

China has sharply criticised the United States over what it described as the arbitrary seizure of a foreign oil tanker, warning that such actions represent a serious violation of international law and threaten the principles that underpin global maritime order. Speaking at a

US Emphasises Security Partnership With Panama

The United States has moved to highlight its close security relationship with Panama at a time when uncertainty surrounds the future ownership of key ports linked to the Panama Canal. The renewed focus on maritime cooperation comes as negotiations involving Chinese interests, US