South China Sea

For China, Ukraine Is the Right Crisis at the Wrong Time

In a war in East Asia, the US is now far more likely to receive prompt and significant economic assistance from European allies.

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Australian PM Terms China Laser Incident ‘Intimidation’

Australia's PM accused China of an "act of intimidation" after Canberra said a Chinese naval vessel shone a laser at one of the country's defense aircraft.

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Seven Injured in US F-35 Incident in South China Sea

Seven US sailors were injured in a Navy F-35C fighter "landing mishap" on an aircraft carrier in the South China Sea.

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China Donates $19.5 Million in Military Equipment to Philippines

The Chinese government has allocated $19.5 million in military equipment to the Philippines despite tensions over the South China Sea.

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US Warship’s South China Sea Passage Sparks Beijing Warning

A US warship sailed through the South China Sea on Thursday, sparking a warning from China's military as tensions between the superpowers remain high.

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Taiwan Deploys Minelaying Ships to Defend Against China

The Taiwanese Navy has deployed two minelaying ships to bolster the country’s maritime defenses amid tensions with China.

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Philippines Agrees to Buy India Anti-Ship Missile System

The Philippines has agreed to buy an anti-ship missile system from India.

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Philippines to Buy 32 New Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippines will buy 32 new Black Hawk helicopters for more than $620 million in the latest big-ticket purchase to upgrade the country's aging military capability. 

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US, Japan to Sign Counter-Hypersonic Research Agreement

The US and Japan will collaborate on advanced space systems and counter-hypersonic missile technology research and development.

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Philippines to Buy Two New South Korean Warships for $556M

The Philippines has ordered two new warships from South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries.

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