Following the Korean War and the signing of a mutual defense treaty, the U.S. military has approximately 28,500 personnel—along with associated armaments such as fighter aircraft —in South Korea to deter provocations and attacks by nuclear-armed North Korea.

Trump is drawing backlash for sidestepping the Philippines-China maritime clash during a joint appearance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Instead of addressing the ongoing conflict, Trump praised

Chinese Ambassador to the UN Fu Cong on Monday forcefully rejected the US representative’s groundless accusations against China over the South China Sea issue during a high-level UN Security Council open debate on “promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes,

The visit highlights efforts to strengthen security and economic ties between the U.S. and Philippines as tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific.

( NewsNation) — President Donald Trump is meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, with tariffs and security likely items on the agenda. The two leaders expressed optimism about the future for the U.S.-Philippine’s relationship when it comes to trade and security.

President Trump says he reached a trade agreement with the Philippines following a White House visit by its president. The U.S., the Philippines and other Asian allies are increasing their cooperation to counter China,

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he may visit China soon for a landmark trip to address simmering trade and security tensions between the superpower rivals. "President Xi has invited me to China,

China said a joint exercise with Vietnam aims to enhance "mutual learning and exchange of border patrol experiences."

A Bay Area man has admitted to stealing missile-detecting technology for the benefit of China. San Jose resident Chenguang Gong, 59, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of trade secrets, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release.