29 h. ago China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines

China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines  The Diplomat

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52 h. ago Can the Philippines’ become China’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?

The Philippines’ economic zones chief says Manila is being eyed as ‘the next preferred destination’ for China’s ‘plus-one’ strategy for firms dodging US tariffs.

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3 d. ago Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal  The Associated Press

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4 d. ago Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea

Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea  Arab News

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4 d. ago Hegseth says US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to tackle China threat

The US defence chief told Philippine President Marcos that deterrence was needed in the South China Sea due to Beijing’s actions.

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7 d. ago South China Sea: Philippine defence chief labels Beijing’s maritime claims ‘fiction and lie’

Gilberto Teodoro denounced Beijing’s South China Sea claims urging stronger defence and alliances amid rising tensions.

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7 d. ago Philippine defence chief labels Beijing’s South China Sea claims ‘fiction and lie’

Philippine defence chief labels Beijing’s South China Sea claims ‘fiction and lie’  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago ‘Assigning sentinels’: Philippines eyes Subic Bay islands for South China Sea security

Experts say it might be legally and logistically difficult to repurpose Grande and Chiquita Islands but political will might hold sway.

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1 week ago Hegseth to visit the Philippines for talks that will include South China Sea concerns, envoy says

Hegseth to visit the Philippines for talks that will include South China Sea concerns, envoy says  The Hill

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1 week ago Philippines aims to expand ‘Squad’ grouping by adding India, South Korea to counter China

Analysts say expanding the Squad would strengthen surveillance and response capabilities, making it harder for Beijing to operate unchallenged in contested waters.

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2 w. ago Oil prices jump on Red Sea tensions, China’s plan to boost consumption

Oil prices jump on Red Sea tensions, China’s plan to boost consumption  Investing.com

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3 w. ago Beijing warns UK against ‘provoking tensions’ over South China Sea following British foreign secretary’s comments

Beijing warns UK against ‘provoking tensions’ over South China Sea following British foreign secretary’s comments  Hong Kong Free Press

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3 w. ago Philippines says its actions in South China Sea driven by national interest

Philippines says its actions in South China Sea driven by national interest  Reuters.com

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3 w. ago South China Sea: Philippines deploys ‘Angels’ to ease tensions with words not weapons

‘A woman’s patience, composure and the ability to respond or to communicate with empathy makes us unique,’ a member of the Angels of the Sea team says.

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3 w. ago Philippines and allies ready to fight if China restricts flights in South China Sea

Philippines defence secretary warns that country will take action against China’s increasing aggression in the disputed waters.

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3 w. ago U.S. and Philippine Forces Practice Seizing Gas Platform in South China Sea Exercise

U.S. and Philippine Forces Practice Seizing Gas Platform in South China Sea Exercise  USNI News

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last month Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea as it releases ‘waste

State media published film of smoke pouring from the Sierra Madre, a warship that has been grounded on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

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last month Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by ‘burning waste’

Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by ‘burning waste’  South China Morning Post

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