U.S. defence chief says treaty with Philippines covers armed attacks in South China Sea
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the Mutual Defense Treaty between Washington and Manila applies ...
U.S. Issues Warning to Beijing Over South China Sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has issued a warning to China over the South China Sea, emphasizing that the U.S. would ...
China says Philippines sent supplies to disputed shoal
China said on Friday the Philippines had sent supplies to a beached warship on Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed atoll in the ...
Philippines says China is pushing it to cede claims in South China Sea
China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense ...
Philippines pivots from battling militants to projecting power at sea
Philippine leaders say they can turn their attention to the South China Sea because they’ve secured peace with separatist ...
US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning ...
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China falsely accuses Philippines of escalating tensions in South China Sea
“Every escalation between China and the Philippines — without exception — has been caused by Philippine provocations and violation of China’s sovereignty. Calm will return once the ...
China holds combat drills at a disputed shoal west of the Philippines
China has held sea and air combat drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited area of reefs and rocks it had seized ...
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China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines
China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s ...
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China pushing Philippines to cede South China Sea claims
CANBERRA >> China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila’s ...
US Says Its Forces Are Supporting Philippines in South China Sea
The US said its forces are backing Philippine military operations in the disputed South China Sea, where Manila and Beijing ...
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Philippines bolsters maritime claims despite China pressure
China is likely to continue its aggressive naval approach toward the Philippines amid their disputes in the South China Sea, experts say. Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two ...