His focus is on security and defense issues in the Western Pacific region. He is a graduate of Hong Kong Baptist University.

Newsweek's weekly update maps the locations of 13 aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific region as of March 21.

USS "Shiloh," an American cruiser, conducted a routine port call in French Polynesia, the U.S. Navy confirmed to Newsweek.

Ryan Chan is a Newsweek reporter based in Hong Kong, where he previously had over a decade of experience at a local newspaper, covering China and current events around the world. His focus is on ...

Surging tropical activity in the South Pacific Ocean produced a relatively rare occurrence Tuesday: three named tropical cyclones active at the same time: Alfred, Rae and Seru. It’s the first ...

Three tropical cyclones are spinning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual. Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets. Here’s why ...

You may have to trek a bit to reach the thousands of islands that comprise the South Pacific, but the journey is well worth the effort. In this vast area, you'll discover unspoiled beaches ...