South China Sea

US to Upgrade Philippine Naval Base Near South China Sea

The US Department of Defense has contracted a US firm to upgrade the Philippine Navy’s main base near the South China Sea.

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US Eyes Opening Military Storage Hub in the Philippines’ Subic Bay by 2026

The US Navy is planning to establish a military storage facility near its former base in the Philippines’ Subic Bay, which faces disputed areas in the South China Sea.

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China Says Newest Aircraft Carrier Sailed Through Taiwan Strait

China said on Friday that its third and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait to carry out "scientific research trials and training missions" in the South China Sea.

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Philippines Launches New Military Base Near Taiwan

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has inaugurated a new installation in the Luzon Strait, a 200-mile-wide body of water separating Taiwan and the Philippines.

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Chinese Vessels Collide While Pursuing Philippine Boat in South China Sea

A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea, Manila said.

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US to Build Philippine Boat Repair Facilities Near Contested South China Sea

The US Navy plans to build two repair facilities for smaller vessels operating in the western Philippines, the US embassy said.

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Philippines Says China Coast Guard Fired Water Cannon, ‘Sideswiped’ Govt Vessel

The Philippines fisheries bureau accused the China Coast Guard of firing water cannon and sideswiping a Filipino government vessel while it collected sand for a research project.

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Philippines, US Coast Guards Join Military Drills in South China Sea

The Philippine and US coast guards participated for the first time in joint military drills, Manila's armed forces said Wednesday, joining broader exercises held by the two allies in the South China Sea.

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Philippines Slams ‘High-Risk’ Chinese Naval Actions Near Contested Reef

The Philippines criticized on Thursday a "high-risk" maneuver by a Chinese vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in a rare incident involving warships from the two navies.

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New Chinese Tech Lets Drones Detect Submarines

Chinese scientists claim to have developed a drone-mounted submarine detection system designed for the ocean's "blind zones."

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