South China Sea
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Feb- 2023 -23 FebruaryAmericas
US ‘Committed’ to Joint Sea Patrols With Philippines: US Navy Chief
The US is "committed" to conducting joint maritime patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea, the US navy chief said.
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14 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Aggressive’ Laser Use Against Ship
The Philippines condemned the actions of a Chinese security vessel, which is accused of using a military-grade laser light against a Philippine patrol boat.
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3 FebruaryAmericas
US, Philippines to Restart Joint Patrols in South China Sea
The US and the Philippines have agreed to restart joint patrols in the South China Sea as the allies seek to counter China's military rise.
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Jan- 2023 -20 JanuaryAsia Pacific
US, Philippines Vow to Boost Security Ties to Address ‘Flashpoints’
The US and the Philippines vowed to "invigorate" defense cooperation to address shared security concerns, including disputes over the South China Sea.
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19 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Philippines’ Marcos Says South China Sea ‘Keeps Him up at Night’
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said that tension in the disputed South China Sea "keeps him up at night."
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5 JanuaryAsia Pacific
China, Philippines Vow ‘Friendly’ Handling of Maritime Spats
Beijing and Manila vowed to resolve maritime disagreements through consultation, during a visit by Philippine President to the Chinese capital.
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Dec- 2022 -30 DecemberAir
US, Chinese Jets in Close Encounter Over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously within 20 feet of a much larger US air force surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea, the US military said.
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29 DecemberAsia Pacific
Philippines, China Move to Avoid ‘Miscalculation’ in Disputed Sea
The Philippines and China will establish direct communication to avoid "miscommunication" in the hotly disputed South China Sea.
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22 DecemberAsia Pacific
Philippines Boosts Military in Disputed Sea After Chinese ‘Encroachment’
The Philippines is boosting its military presence in the South China Sea, citing a "threat" to a garrison after Chinese "activities."
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Nov- 2022 -21 NovemberAsia Pacific
Philippines Accuses China of Seizing Object in Disputed Waters
The Philippine navy accused China of "forcefully" seizing a floating object that its troops had just recovered in South China Sea.
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