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Hegseth Talks South China Sea ‘Deterrence’ With Philippines
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in South China Sea.
The Coast Guard: How to Compete in the South China Sea
The South China Sea is the linchpin of modern Indo-Pacific relations. As the United States and China remain locked in a Great Power Competition, regional autonomy in the South China Sea has become a s
Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for joint exercises in the South China Sea
The Canadian ambassador says his country and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold larger military drills in the South China Se
Is Squad the new ‘monster’ Philippines is turning to in South China Sea?
According to Philippine media reports, the US, the Philippines, Australia, and Japan held a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Wednesday. At the same time, Philippine media did not hesitate to hype the so-called Chinese "monster ship.
US Sends Bombers to South China Sea in Warning to Beijing
The training involved three Philippine FA-50 fighters and drills to enhance air domain awareness and joint combat capabilities.
US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoal
The joint patrol on Tuesday over the Scarborough Shoal was the first by the longtime treaty allies since President Donald Trump took office again.
China Criticizes Philippines Over Joint Drills in South China Sea - TaiwanPlus News
China has conducted military patrols in the South China Sea while the Philippines was holding joint naval drills with the U.S., Japan and Australia, saying Manila is undermining Beijing's claims in the region.
Philippine And Partnered Navies Train In Contested South China Sea
U.S., Japanese, and Australian naval assets joined the Philippines in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity within the Southeast Asian country's exclusive economic zone on February 5.
PH, US defense chiefs tackle 'reestablishing deterrence' in South China Sea | INQToday
The defense chiefs of the Philippines and the United States discuss South China Sea issues amid Beijing's recent encroachments into Philippine waters.
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To safeguard peace in South China Sea, regional countries must be in the driver's seat: China Daily editorial
With the aim of ensuring lasting peace and stability in the waters, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are ...
Philippine president offers a deal to China: Stop sea aggression and I'll return missiles to US
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has offered to remove a U.S. missile system from the Philippines if China halts ...
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China tests US commitment to South China Sea by pressuring Philippines
A little more than a week after Beijing and Manila reached an agreement aimed at easing tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has accused Chinese coast guard vessels of fresh ...
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US-Japan South China Sea statement 'attacks and smears China' — Beijing
Beijing on Monday said a joint statement by the United States and Japan that condemned its "provocative activities" in the ...
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A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints from Beijing, which claims the entire South China Sea ...
Will closer Philippine-South Korea military ties make China ‘insecure’?
Growing military ties between the US treaty allies take on added significance as Manila clashes with Beijing in the South ...
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West PH Sea: Canada close to visiting forces deal with Philippines
Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a pact to allow them to deploy troops on each other's soil, ...