A new map published by China that lays claim to almost all of the South China Sea has been rejected by the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan and India.

The Philippines has become the latest of China’s neighbors to object to its new national map, joining Malaysia and India in releasing strongly worded statements accusing Beijing of claiming ...

Limits on China's Exports Despite this global footprint, China's arms trade remains regionally narrow. While its defense industry has grown, total exports declined by 5.4 percent from 2020 to 2024.