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Philippines Asserts Sovereignty In Strengthening Ties With Japan, US

The Philippines strengthens ties with Japan and the US to assert independence and security amidst South China Sea tensions.

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China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet

Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and come amid a rise in tensions in the South China Sea

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China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months

Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in wide-ranging discussion.

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Beijing Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Says S. China Sea Actions 'Lawful'

Biden on Thursday pledged to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea at the White House summit, which came amid repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed waterway that have raised fears of wider conflict.

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Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves

Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and US stress importance of abiding by maritime law.

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Biden Hosts First Philippines-Japan Summit As China Looms

US President Joe Biden holds the first ever summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines Thursday to show support for Manila against China's growing assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.

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On a remote island, a test of wills between the Philippines and China

About 250 Filipinos live on Thitu Island, the largest and most inhabited island of the Spratlys, in the South China Sea. But Chinese ships are never far away.

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Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: Marcos

Philippine president departs for US for first trilateral meeting seen as countering China’s geopolitical influence.

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Philippines President To Join Trilateral Summit On South China Sea

Philippines President Duterte plans trilateral summit with US and Japan to address South China Sea cooperation and regional security challenges.

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China Conducts 'Combat Patrols' As US Holds Drills With Allies In Disputed Waters

The maritime activities took place days before US President Joe Biden was due to hold the first trilateral summit with the leaders of the Philippines and Japan, with growing tensions over the hotly contested South China Sea on the agenda.

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China Conducts 'Combat Patrols' As US Holds Drills With Allies In Disputed Waters

China conducted "combat patrols" Sunday in the South China Sea, its army said, the same day the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Australia held their first joint drills in the disputed waters.

International Business Times

China holds ‘combat patrol’ in South China Sea amid US-led war games

Beijing’s naval and air patrols in the disputed waterway take place as several US allies conduct first joint drills.

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US, Japan, Australia, Philippines Hold Joint Naval Exercises

Learn about the joint naval exercises planned by US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea to counter Beijing's assertive actions.

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Philippines flags ‘harassment’ by Chinese vessels ahead of Japan, US drills

Recent clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have raised concerns of a maritime escalation.

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Philippines, US, Australia, Japan To Hold Joint Drills In Disputed Sea

The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air drills in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, their defence chiefs said in a statement, as they deepen ties to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.

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Philippines Claps Back At China In South China Sea

The Philippines asserts its stance against China's actions in the South China Sea, leading to escalating tensions over a naval vessel repair at Second Thom...

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Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea

Philippine President vows action against Chinese aggression in South China Sea, sparking tensions with Beijing and US involvement.

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Philippines To Enforce Countermeasures Against Chinese Aggression

Philippine president announces countermeasures against Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, escalating tensions in the region.

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Marcos Says Philippines Will Not Be 'Cowed Into Silence' By China

President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday the Philippines will not be "cowed into silence" by Beijing after confrontations in the South China Sea that injured Filipino troops and damaged vessels.

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Philippines accuses China of new water cannon attacks in South China Sea

Two countries involved in a second incident this month at disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

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Chinese Coast Guard Fires At Philippine Supply Boat

Chinese coast guard ships fire water cannon at a Philippine supply boat in the South China Sea, escalating tensions in the disputed region.

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China Urges US Neutrality On South China Sea Dispute

China urges US neutrality in South China Sea dispute for peace and stability. Tensions rise over territorial claims.

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US Secretary Of State Reaffirms Commitment To Philippines Alliance

US reaffirms commitment to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions. Recent clashes raise concerns over China's actions.

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Blinken Says US Stands By 'Ironclad' Commitments To Defend Philippines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the United States stands by its "ironclad" commitments to defend longtime ally the Philippines against armed attack in the South China Sea.

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Philippines Opposes China's Maritime Proposals

Learn about the Philippines' concerns over China's maritime proposals in the South China Sea and its commitment to upholding international law and resolvin...

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