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Subic Bay Reawakens as a Strategic Indo-Pacific Hub Near China
world20 days ago

Subic Bay Reawakens as a Strategic Indo-Pacific Hub Near China

Subic Bay in the Philippines is being revived as a major Indo-Pacific hub, with a reactivated Hyundai shipyard boosting civilian and potential defense-related activity under the US-Philippines Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. The complex now hosts multiple defense-linked tenants and a growing US footprint, while Washington and Manila study forward-deployed ammunition production in the Indo-Pacific; as of early 2026, no weapons manufacturing at Subic has been confirmed, but the site is viewed as increasing strategic leverage near Taiwan and China amid regional tensions.

Trump Unveils 'Trump Class' Battleships, Promising Largest U.S. Warships Since WWII
military2 months ago

Trump Unveils 'Trump Class' Battleships, Promising Largest U.S. Warships Since WWII

The US Navy plans to build the largest surface combatant since WWII, called the USS Defiant, as part of the 'Golden Fleet' effort, with construction starting around 2030. The ship will be over 35,000 tons, equipped with advanced weapons and systems, and built in the US to bolster naval capabilities, potentially countering global threats including China.

"US Labor Unions Seek Biden Administration Probe Into China's Shipbuilding Practices"
labor-relations-trade-policy1 year ago

"US Labor Unions Seek Biden Administration Probe Into China's Shipbuilding Practices"

US labor unions, led by the United Steelworkers Union, have filed a Section 301 petition urging the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate China's anti-competitive shipbuilding practices, which have led to a decline in U.S. shipyards and jobs. The unions argue that China's state-directed industrial campaigns and subsidies pose economic and national security threats. The petition is supported by policymakers and the Shipbuilders Council of America, and comes after President Biden's $20 billion investment to bolster domestic crane manufacturing. USTR Katherine Tai now has 45 days to decide whether to pursue an investigation into Chinese shipbuilding.

trade-war1 year ago

"US Unions Push for Probe Into China's Shipbuilding Subsidies"

Shipbuilding has become a new focal point in the ongoing US-China trade war, as both countries vie for dominance in the industry. The US is implementing measures to bolster its shipbuilding sector, including subsidies and protectionist policies, in an effort to counter China's growing influence. This shift reflects the broader geopolitical and economic competition between the two global powers, with implications for the global economy and trade dynamics.