Tensions in the Indo-Pacific region escalate as China's actions draw condemnation from the Philippines and Maldives. China's assertive behavior includes harassment of Filipino fishermen, strong defense relationships in the Indian Ocean, and a Chinese research vessel's activities in the Maldives. India's growing economy and strategic partnerships in the region are seen as potential counterbalances to China's influence.
NEW: Chinese research ship to make Maldives resupply call https://t.co/vUQA898qGB
Video footage of #Philippines fishermen who experienced #Chinese harassment in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) as they were collecting seashells. The Chinese demanded they return the seashells to the sea. Via @TVPatrol & @biancadava 👍🇵🇭 https://t.co/w0VblqP4SA
#China is not only strengthening its #naval capabilities; it is also maintaining strong #defence relationships with states in the #IndianOcean region and conducting regular #maritime exercises in the Ocean. From Harsh V Pant & @gs_aditya https://t.co/9SkhzugiMy
"Welcome Vessels From Friendly Nations": Maldives On China Spy Ship https://t.co/FfKqPf0nTG
⚠️ MALDIVES SAYS CHINESE VESSEL WILL NOT CONDUCT RESEARCH IN ITS WATERS (Reuters) A Chinese research vessel on its way to the Maldives will not conduct any research while in the archipelago's waters in the Indian Ocean, the Maldivian foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The… https://t.co/0vhrtp4XwI
"Welcome Vessels From Friendly Nations": Maldives On China Spy Ship Read Here: https://t.co/FfKqPf0nTG https://t.co/bZGlMvvQoy
Completing the Rasht-Astara and Chabahar-Zahedan lines will improve the connectivity between #Iran and# Azerbaijan, with India able to reach any part of #Eurasia via the Western Route more easily, writes @wani_ayjaz https://t.co/0Emhux50CC
As a constitutional #monarchy, #democratic governments in #Bhutan often abide by the core elements of their #foreignpolicy, which include friendship with India; being sensitive to #Indian interests; and ending the border dispute with #China.From @gs_aditya https://t.co/gPN7ixAmjH
Bonhomie begins as Maldives allows Chinese vessel to dock in Male #china #indochina #maldives https://t.co/KCCaPkSoGK
China busy in the South China Sea: - Caught harassing Filipino fishermen (again) - Major maritime militia rotation underway - “Most destructive boats” return - Conducts intrusive patrol in Vietnamese territory Extensive coverage as usual from @GordianKnotRay 🧵 https://t.co/S9ujxWmSSz
The relationships between major #Asian powers, particularly #China and #India, will gain greater #geopolitical and #geoeconomic significance, says @vtchakarova https://t.co/Jsixb538LH
#India should use its substantial #diplomatic capital to enable peace between #Baku and #Yerevan and make the region a driver of #economic growth and reliable and #resilient connectivity, highlights @wani_ayjaz https://t.co/0Emhux5ysa
#China Coast Guard doing its usual harassment of #Philippine ships https://t.co/tK653iSHXk
#Azerbaijan is #India’s biggest trading partner in the Caucasus region & #NewDelhi is one of the largest investors for #Baku. India’s growing economy & Azerbaijan’s strategic location as a gateway to #Europe & #Asia offer the potential for increased trade & investment:@wani_ayjaz…
Philippines condemns 'provocative action' by Chinese coastguard against Filipino fishermen https://t.co/90Xj3y5qQN https://t.co/EwKftH8TpB
⚠️ PHILIPPINES CONDEMNS 'PROVOCATIVE ACTION' BY CHINESE COASTGUARD AGAINST FILIPINO FISHERMEN (Reuters) The Philippines condemns the latest "provocative action" by Chinese coastguard against Filipino fishermen, the spokesperson of the National Security Council said on Monday.… https://t.co/RRKMXlvDIF
In the #IndoPacific, #China has emerged as a fierce competitor to the #US-led technological order by successfully using the Digital Silk Road and exporting tech to reorder the regional digital #ecosystem. From @SameerP_IND & @pr1thv https://t.co/P0NUyXCzh1