Diplomacy
Philippines, Vietnam declare South China Sea peace 'nonnegotiable,' upgrade ties
'You cannot tell me that I cannot recognize Taiwan,' Palau's president said, defending ties with Taipei as Taiwan's vice president prepares to visit.
Washington wants deterrence without needless confrontation, said the Pentagon chief. He urged allies to carry more of the region's defense burden.
New satellite imagery shows Hanoi building ports and air facilities in the Spratly Islands as Beijing resumes reclamation of disputed reefs.