China, US and Philippines

Hegseth Discusses 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.
Philippines, US hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China
The air forces of the Philippines and the US held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday (Feb 4), a move that angered China, which also conducted a "routine patrol" over a disputed shoal. The Philippines and the US have ramped up security arrangements under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
PLA decries US-Philippine air drill over South China Sea as tensions escalate
Earlier, Chinese naval vessels attracted Manila’s ire as they crossed Basilan Strait on the way to distant-sea training exercise.
Philippines, U.S. joint air patrol exercises underway over South China Sea
The air forces of the Philippines and the United States were holding joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Philippine Air Force said, as Manila said it was monitoring three Chinese vessels in its maritime zones.
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.
US flies joint patrol with the Philippines near shoal region guarded by China
The U.S. and Philippines flew a joint patrol over the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea guarded by Beijing's troops.
US and Philippine fighter aircraft jointly patrol disputed shoal region guarded by China
U.S. and Philippine fighter aircraft have staged a joint patrol and training over a disputed South China Sea shoal where Chinese fighter jets fired flares last year to drive away a Philippine aircraft
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Manila should reconsider who its friends are
The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Air Force conducted a routine patrol in the airspace of China's Huangyan Island ...
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With Assist From America, Philippines Is Standing Up to China — but for How Long?
The close coordination between Washington and Manila on defense against China represents a distinct improvement from before ...
PLA patrols in South China Sea for second day as tensions mount with Philippines
Footage of warships conducting drill in the Pacific follows exchange between Beijing and Manila over navy transit.
Manila’s hype about ‘Chinese spies’ is political manipulation that harms its own interests
Recently, the Philippines has frequently sensationalized the issue of "Chinese spies." In an interview on Monday, Philippine ...
US Ally Alarmed as China's Warships Stage Show of Force in Coastal Waters
The navy ships were observed as China's coast guard presence near the Philippines' main island reached the 30-day mark.
Nine billion journeys: China's unprecedented Spring Festival travel rush
Retail and dining sales rose by 5.4% compared to the previous year, with domestic tourism reaching an all-time high.
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Philippines launches comic book to counter China’s ‘disinformation’ in the disputed South China Sea
highlights the Philippine position and criticizes China’s aggressive actions, in Manila, Philippines, Friday Jan. 24, ...