Security
China's submarine missile test signals growing nuclear reach, criticized for limited warnings beforehand
The offensive video, which was still online July 21, is straining Manila-Beijing ties ahead of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's expected visit to Manila for an ASEAN foreign ministers' conference and talks with his Philippine counterpart.
The controversy highlights how Beijing's sovereignty narrative aligns with its coast guard patrols and broader ambitions east of Taiwan.
India's agreements with Australia and New Zealand come as China becomes more assertive militarily.