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Philippines seeking bilateral deals to avoid South China Sea conflict: Marcos

Philippines seeking bilateral deals to avoid South China Sea conflict: Marcos

Slow progress on a long-sought regional code of conduct with China has forced Manila to approach Vietnam and Malaysia for separate deals.

Taiwan: the ‘most sensitive’ issue, linchpin to US-China relations

Taiwan: the ‘most sensitive’ issue, linchpin to US-China relations

The issue will also be watched closely by key U.S. allies, Japan and South Korea.

Vietnam ‘ramps up’ island building in South China Sea

Vietnam ‘ramps up’ island building in South China Sea

New report says Hanoi created over 133ha of new land in 2023 with dredging tools it had not used before.

China-backed naval base in Cambodia ‘continues to grow’

China-backed naval base in Cambodia ‘continues to grow’

Analysts offer a closer look at the expanding Chinese-funded Ream naval base in Preah Sihanouk province.

Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef

Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef

Large number of Chinese vessels tried blocking a Philippine resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal.

Manila authorizes Christmas convoy to cheer up troops in South China Sea

The planned trip of 40 civilian boats comes amid rising territorial tensions between the Philippines and China.

Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef

Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef

Large number of Chinese vessels tried blocking a Philippine resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal.

In show of force, US and Japan hold naval drills in Philippine Sea

2023-11-24

Three carriers ply waters near where China has been engaged in a rising number of provocations.

Philippine Coast Guard sailors watch as a China Coast Guard vessel shadows their ship near Second Thomas (Ayungin) Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea, Nov. 11, 2023.

US, Philippines launch joint sea and air patrols

2023-11-21

Announcement comes after President Marcos visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Taiwan authorities: Chinese aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait

Taiwan authorities: Chinese aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait

With the latest move, Beijing ‘wants to show it can encircle Taiwan when it wishes,’ said an analyst.

Barque Canada Reef is a rock in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

Vietnam rapidly builds up South China Sea reef

Satellite images show remarkable pace of reclamation on a Hanoi-controlled atoll in the Spratlys.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers a speech to the Philippines’ House of Representatives in Manila, marking the first time a Japanese leader has addressed the legislative body, Nov. 4, 2023.

Japan PM vows defense cooperation with Philippines in historic speech

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signs the guestbook beside Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos at the Malacañang presidential palace in Manila, Nov. 3, 2023.

Philippines, Japan boost military ties amid tensions in South China Sea

USS Dewey (DDG 105) operated near the Spratly Islands, South China Sea, on Nov. 3, 2023.

US warship sails near disputed islands in South China Sea

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