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Jan- 2024 -

4 January

Sea

China, US Announce Military Patrols in Disputed South China Sea

China and the US both announced military deployments in the South China Sea, following heightened tensions between Beijing and the Philippines.

Dec- 2023 -

18 December

Asia Pacific

Japan-Colombia Overseas Training Cruise 2022

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Japan, ASEAN to Boost Maritime Security Ties With Eye on China

Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed to boost maritime security cooperation in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness.

14 December

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

S. Korea Scrambles Jets After Chinese, Russian Warplanes Approach

South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets as two Chinese and four Russian military planes entered its air defense zone.

9 December

Asia Pacific

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Philippines Accuses Chinese Coast Guard of Shooting Water Cannon at Its Boats

The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard of using water cannons to "obstruct" three government boats.

4 December

Asia Pacific

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

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Philippines Says 135 Chinese Boats ‘Swarming’ Reef off Its Coast

The Philippines said more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming" a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming."

2 December

Asia Pacific

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu leaves the Elysee palace

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Philippines, France to Pursue Key Defense Pact

Philippines and France vowed to pursue an agreement that would allow them to deploy troops to each other's territories.

1 December

Asia Pacific

A Philippines' coast guard ship sailing past a Chinese coast guard ship during a joint search and rescue exercise between the Philippines and US coast guards near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

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Philippines Installing Monitoring Station in Disputed South China Sea

The Philippines is establishing a coast guard station on the largest island it holds in the disputed South China Sea to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels.

Nov- 2023 -

21 November

Asia Pacific

Philippine Coast Guard prepares to receive the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) at the pier in Tacloban, Philippines

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Philippines Announces Start of Joint Patrols With US Forces

US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country as they seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.

2 November

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