Tensions Increase Following Chinese-Philippines Confrontation
par This Is Beirut, 06/03 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Asia Beijing China defence Philippines South China Sea Taiwan tensions Washington
Tensions simmer in East Asia following confrontations between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea on Wednesday. This follows China's decision to increase its defence spending and drop reference to “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan. Southeast Asian and Australian leaders on Wednesday warned against actions that “endanger ...