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Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally

As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Q&A: Former US diplomat sees ‘troubling divisions’ in Southeast Asia

Scot Marciel says Washington should focus on engaging with the region rather than trying to counter Chinese influence.

Al Jazeera

Japan's prime minister visits Manila to boost defense ties in the face of China's growing aggression

Japan’s prime minister is visiting the Philippines, where he's expected to announce a security aid package and upcoming negotiations for a defense pact

The Independent UK

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China and Southeast Asia nations vow to conclude a nonaggression pact faster as sea crises escalate

Diplomats from Chinese and a Southeast Asian group of nations have renewed a pledge to finalize a nonaggression pact for the South China Sea in three years

The Independent UK

China's forces shadow a Philippine navy ship near disputed shoal, sparking new exchange of warnings

A Philippine navy patrol ship has been shadowed by Chinese forces near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

US says Chinese fighter jet risked major accident by flying 10ft from B-52 bomber in South China Sea

US says Chinese jet flew with ‘uncontrolled excessive speed’ that put both aircraft in danger

The Independent UK

Race to fix crumbling Philippines ship threatens conflict in South China Sea

Even as concerns mount in the US over a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the flashpoint most likely to spark a conflict between the world’s largest economies is currently an immobile World War II-era ship sitting in waters further to the south.

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A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a B-52 bomber, U.S. military says

A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military said.

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US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea

A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military says, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region

The Independent UK

Why does China claim almost the entire South China Sea?

Beijing’s claim is embodied by its nine-dash line that an international court rejected more than seven years ago.

Al Jazeera

US renews warning it will defend treaty ally Philippines after Chinese ships rammed Manila vessels

The United States has renewed a warning that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Philippines calls on China to stop ‘provocative actions’ at sea

Manila lodges diplomatic protest over near collisions in the South China Sea, its 55th this year.

Al Jazeera

Chinese coast guard claims to have chased away Philippine navy ship from South China Sea shoal

China’s coast guard claims to have chased a Philippine navy ship from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea as tensions between the two countries over rich fishing areas escalate

The Independent UK

Philippines protests after a Chinese coast guard ship nearly collides with a Philippine vessel

A Chinese coast guard ship came within a meter (3 feet) of colliding with a Philippine patrol ship it was trying to block in the South China Sea, in an alarming incident that intensified fears that territorial disputes in the waters could spark a larger crisis

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Philippine boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade in a faceoff near a disputed shoal

Two Philippine supply boats have breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea in a recurring confrontation near a disputed shoal some fear could spark a larger security crisis that could draw in the United States

The Hindu

Troubled waters: On the China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea

Both China and the Philippines should be mindful of the risks that their actions pose to the world and be ready to ensure stability in their volatile relationship

WEKU

Marcos says the Philippines will defend its waters against Chinese aggression

The president says he doesn't want trouble, but says Manila will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier China placed at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

The Independent UK

Marcos says Philippines is not looking for trouble but will defend waters against Chinese aggression

The Philippine president says his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

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The Guardian - UK

‘Risk of miscalculation’ rises in South China Sea as Beijing ramps up aggressive tactics

Tensions over the resource-rich region are intensifying as China attempts to cut access for nations with competing claims, such as the Philippines

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Manila vows to remove barrier placed by China's coast guard at a disputed site

Philippine officials vowed Monday to remove a floating barrier placed by China's coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a disputed lagoon in the South China Sea.

The Independent UK

Philippines vows to remove floating barrier placed by China's coast guard at a disputed lagoon

Philippine officials have vowed to remove a floating barrier placed by China’s coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a disputed lagoon in the South China Sea

Al Jazeera

‘Baby steps’ for ASEAN as it wraps up first-ever joint military drills

The exercise focused on humanitarian relief as the regional grouping makes tentative steps towards military cooperation.

The Independent UK

Southeast Asia nations hold first joint navy drills near disputed South China Sea

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has begun its first joint naval exercise at a time when several member countries are responding more strongly to increasing Chinese assertiveness in the area

The Guardian - AU

Competition over the South China Sea explained in 30 seconds

China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all have claims over the area, and tensions often threaten to boil over

The Independent UK

China's premier is on a charm offensive as ASEAN summit protests Beijing's aggression at sea

In talks with Southeast Asian leaders Wednesday in the Indonesian capital, Chinese Premier Li Qiang underscored his country’s importance as the world’s second-biggest economy and as the top trading partner of the region

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