South China Sea

Japan, China Ministers Make First Call on Defense Hotline

Japan and China used a new military hotline for the first time, following years of negotiations to set up the communication channel.

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Biden, Marcos Discuss Securing Tense South China Sea

Responding to Beijing's expansion into the trade routes and islands of the South China Sea headlined talks between the US and the Philippines.

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Chinese, Philippine Vessels in ‘David and Goliath’ Near-Crash

A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision.

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US, Philippine Troops Fire Rockets at Ship in Largest-Ever Drills

US and Philippine troops fired a salvo of rockets at a warship representing an enemy vessel in the disputed South China Sea, in the final exercise of the allies' largest-ever military drills.

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Philippines, US Kick off Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills

The Philippines and the US launched their largest-ever joint military exercises, as the longstanding allies seek to counter growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.

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Philippines Rules Out ‘Offensive Actions’ on Bases US Can Use

The Philippines will not allow "any offensive actions" from the bases it has opened to US troops, President Ferdinand Marcos said.

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Philippines Urged to Build Military Base on Disputed Spratly Island

An Australian security expert has suggested that the Philippines build a military base on Pag-asa, an island situated on the disputed Spratly archipelago.

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Chinese Military Says ‘Warned’ US Warship to Leave South China Sea

The Chinese military said it warned a US warship to "leave" waters in the disputed South China Sea, claims swiftly denied as "false" by American forces.

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China to Build ‘Super Dredger’ Vessel to Boost Island-Building

China plans to build a supersized sand dredging vessel to boost its island-building capability, the South China Morning Post reported.

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Philippines, US to Hold Largest Ever Joint War Games: Officials

The Philippines and the US will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, as the allies seek to counter China's growing influence.

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