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US, China to resume military-to-military talks in ‘coming months’: Austin

US and China defence chiefs meet for talks in Singapore amid growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry

The Philippines has blamed Chinese fishermen for a massive loss of giant clams in a disputed shoal controlled by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea and urged an international inquiry into the amount of environmental damage in the area

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US, Australia, Philippines Conduct Military Drills In South China Sea

Annual Balikatan drills demonstrate allied forces' defense capabilities in response to China's actions in the South China Sea.

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China Reveals Alleged Secret Agreement With Philippines Over South China Sea

China alleges a 2016 agreement with the Philippines on South China Sea access, leading to escalating tensions and disputes in the region.

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Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon attack in South China Sea

The Philippines protests China’s ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ 20th time this year, as tensions escalate over disputed shoal.

Al Jazeera

Philippines Summons Chinese Diplomat Over South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea tensions, highlighting diplomatic efforts to address territorial disputes peacefully.

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China's Coast Guard Fires Water Cannons At Philippine Vessel

Tensions escalate as China's coast guard fires water cannons at a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea.

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Philippines Asserts Sovereignty In Strengthening Ties With Japan, US

The Philippines strengthens ties with Japan and the US to assert independence and security amidst South China Sea tensions.

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China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet

Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and come amid a rise in tensions in the South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months

Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in wide-ranging discussion.

Al Jazeera

Beijing Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Says S. China Sea Actions 'Lawful'

Biden on Thursday pledged to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea at the White House summit, which came amid repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed waterway that have raised fears of wider conflict.

International Business Times

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves

Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and US stress importance of abiding by maritime law.

Al Jazeera

Biden Hosts First Philippines-Japan Summit As China Looms

US President Joe Biden holds the first ever summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines Thursday to show support for Manila against China's growing assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.

International Business Times

On a remote island, a test of wills between the Philippines and China

About 250 Filipinos live on Thitu Island, the largest and most inhabited island of the Spratlys, in the South China Sea. But Chinese ships are never far away.

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Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: Marcos

Philippine president departs for US for first trilateral meeting seen as countering China’s geopolitical influence.

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Philippines President To Join Trilateral Summit On South China Sea

Philippines President Duterte plans trilateral summit with US and Japan to address South China Sea cooperation and regional security challenges.

Latin Times

China Conducts 'Combat Patrols' As US Holds Drills With Allies In Disputed Waters

The maritime activities took place days before US President Joe Biden was due to hold the first trilateral summit with the leaders of the Philippines and Japan, with growing tensions over the hotly contested South China Sea on the agenda.

International Business Times

China Conducts 'Combat Patrols' As US Holds Drills With Allies In Disputed Waters

China conducted "combat patrols" Sunday in the South China Sea, its army said, the same day the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Australia held their first joint drills in the disputed waters.

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China holds ‘combat patrol’ in South China Sea amid US-led war games

Beijing’s naval and air patrols in the disputed waterway take place as several US allies conduct first joint drills.

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US, Japan, Australia, Philippines Hold Joint Naval Exercises

Learn about the joint naval exercises planned by US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea to counter Beijing's assertive actions.

Al Jazeera

Philippines flags ‘harassment’ by Chinese vessels ahead of Japan, US drills

Recent clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have raised concerns of a maritime escalation.

International Business Times

Philippines, US, Australia, Japan To Hold Joint Drills In Disputed Sea

The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air drills in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, their defence chiefs said in a statement, as they deepen ties to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.

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Philippines Claps Back At China In South China Sea

The Philippines asserts its stance against China's actions in the South China Sea, leading to escalating tensions over a naval vessel repair at Second Thom...

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Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea

Philippine President vows action against Chinese aggression in South China Sea, sparking tensions with Beijing and US involvement.

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Philippines To Enforce Countermeasures Against Chinese Aggression

Philippine president announces countermeasures against Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, escalating tensions in the region.

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