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US Approves $5.58B Fighter Jet Sale to Philippines

The US approved a potential $5.58 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, supporting its ally amid rising tensions with China.

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China Holds Large-Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan

China sent its forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills practicing for "precision strikes" and a blockade of the island.

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Pentagon Chief Says US Will Ensure ‘Deterrence’ Across Taiwan Strait

The US will ensure "robust, ready and credible deterrence" across the Taiwan Strait, Defense Secretar Hegseth said, calling China "aggressive and coercive."

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Taiwan Sentences Four Soldiers for Spying for China

Four Taiwanese soldiers, including three from a unit in charge of security for the president's office, have been sentenced to prison for photographing and leaking confidential information to China, a court said.

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China Poses Biggest Military Threat to US: Intel Report

China is the top threat to American interests globally, according to a US intelligence report released Tuesday, which said Beijing was making progress in its military and cyber capabilities.

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When It Comes to China, the US Defense Industry Needs More Untethering

The US cannot effectively counter China’s influence or secure its national defense as long as its defense industry and critical industries remain entangled with Chinese suppliers.

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Philippines, US Kick off Army Drills Ahead of Hegseth Visit

The Philippine and US militaries kicked off joint exercises involving a combined 5,000 troops days before new US Secretary Hegseth's visit.

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Trump Admits Musk ‘Susceptible’ on China

President Donald Trump said Friday that Elon Musk should not be allowed to see top secret US plans for any war with China, in a rare admission that his billionaire ally's business links raised potential conflicts of interest.

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Military Engineers Shine in Taiwan’s ‘Immediate Response’ Drills

Taiwan’s military engineers took center stage on the third day of the “Immediate Combat Response” drills, showcasing their ability to fortify defenses.

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US Sanctions Houthi-Linked China Oil Refinery

The United States sanctioned on Thursday a China-based oil refinery that purchased Iranian oil worth around $500 million from Houthi-linked ships, as the White House ramps up pressure on Iran.

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