South China Sea

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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AUKUS Promises an Effective Check on China in the South Pacific 

The AUKUS pact between the US, UK, and Australia will provide an effective check against Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific.

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China Completes Mine-Laying Drill in South China Sea

China has successfully conducted island-bombing and mine-laying exercises in the South China Sea using its advanced H-6J bomber.

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Russia, ASEAN Hold First Naval Drills off Indonesian Coast

Russia and a number of Southeast Asian countries kicked off their first ever joint naval exercise along the Strait of Malacca.

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