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Philippines test-fires new missile decoys in South China Sea

Philippines test-fires new missile decoys in South China Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was on hand to watch the firing of the “Bullfighter.”

Vietnam stews over Chinese hotpot restaurant on disputed South China Sea island

Vietnam stews over Chinese hotpot restaurant on disputed South China Sea island

The 120-seat eatery will serve a growing Chinese civilian population on Woody Island.

China showcases weapons during Lao war games

China showcases weapons during Lao war games

Vietnam watches warily as ally Laos edges closer to China, analysts say.

Australia urges ASEAN to not ‘lessen’ territorial rights in sea-conduct negotiations

Australia urges ASEAN to not ‘lessen’ territorial rights in sea-conduct negotiations

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says any deal with China shouldn’t devalue rights of individual claimant states.

Marcos says Philippine military bases won’t be used to attack China

Marcos says Philippine military bases won’t be used to attack China

Philippine president says the U.S. has never asked Manila to contribute troops should war break out over Taiwan.

Malaysia investigates Chinese ship over looting of British WWII wrecks

Discovery of relics come amid recent reports of scavengers plundering two British shipwrecks.

Marcos says Philippine military bases won’t be used to attack China

Marcos says Philippine military bases won’t be used to attack China

Philippine president says the U.S. has never asked Manila to contribute troops should war break out over Taiwan.

The Philippine Coast Guard installs a navigational buoy in the country’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea on May 15, 2023.

Why the Philippines is deploying navigation buoys in the South China Sea

2023-05-30

The Philippines is asserting its maritime rights more boldly in the face of Chinese action.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. greets U.S. and Philippine soldiers participating in joint military exercises in San Antonio town in Zambales, a province facing the West Philippine Sea, April 26, 2023.

US to launch multiple construction projects at Philippine military bases

2023-05-25

Manila agreed to permit access amid tensions between China and the United States over Taiwan.

US warns China against ‘intimidation’ of Philippines in South China Sea

US warns China against ‘intimidation’ of Philippines in South China Sea

Warning comes after a near-collision between Philippine and Chinese vessels and as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits U.S.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (left) and U.S. President Joe Biden walk up the West Wing colonnade on their way to the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, May 1, 2023.

In White House visit, Marcos seeks to strengthen military alliance

The U.S. and Philippines, two longtime allies, look to build on 'historic momentum' in bilateral ties.

Philippines reports near-collision with Chinese vessels in South China Sea The Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Malapascua (front) maneuvers as a Chinese coast guard ship sails across its path at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, April 23, 2023.

Philippines reports near-collision with Chinese vessels in South China Sea

A J-15 Chinese fighter jet prepares to take off from the Shandong aircraft carrier during the combat readiness patrol and military exercises around the Taiwan Island by the PLA Eastern Theater Command, April 9, 2023.

Chinese aircraft carrier returns to South China Sea

The U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (C), the South Korean Navy's destroyer Yulgok Yi I (R) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer Umigiri (front L) sailing in formation during a joint naval exercise off South Korea's southern island of Jeju, Apr. 4, 2023.

US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand after crossing South China Sea

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