1. The Stage is Set: HMS Queen Elizabeth’s Maiden Voyage2. The Shadow Play Begins: Chinese Presence in the Region3. “We Beat Them to the Draw”: The Detection and Deterrence4. The Silent Battle: ...
Confrontation, militarisation and US–China rivalry made for choppy waters in the South China Sea in 2025, complicating prospects for an ASEAN–China Code of Conduct.
– The Incident Unfolds: A Moment-by-Moment Breakdown– Then THIS Happened… The Immediate Aftermath– Decoding the “Overkill”: Why a Warship?– The Broader Stakes: Geopolitical Fallout– A History of Tensi ...
China's military activities and deployments in the South China Sea are often framed as part of its growing power projection capability, potentially a launch pad for its ambitions in the wider ...