2 d. ago China, Philippines exchange accusations after tense Scarborough Shoal encounter

Chinese coastguard and its Philippine counterpart trade claims of dangerous behaviour south of the contested area.

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2 d. ago China and Philippines trade accusations after tense Scarborough Shoal encounter

Chinese coastguards and their Philippine counterparts accuse each other of dangerous behaviour south of the contested area.

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4 d. ago Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg testifies at landmark US antitrust trial

Meta is accused by Federal Trade Commission of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram, WhatsApp before they could become competitors.

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7 d. ago South China Sea: Philippines’ resupply mission successful but is it calm before the storm?

Seventh trouble-free mission to disputed Second Thomas Shoal could be due to the July 2024 arrangement between both sides, analysts note.

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9 d. ago Australia’s drone donation boosts Philippines’ maritime needs amid South China Sea tensions

Australia’s gift comes days after a near-collision between Philippine and Chinese coastguard vessels in the South China Sea.

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1 week ago China urges US to ‘show respect’ on trade talks as Trump renews tariff threat

Beijing accuses the US of lacking sincerity in trade dispute, warns against ‘pressure, threats and blackmail’.

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1 week ago Philippines slams Beijing's 'reckless and dangerous maneuvers' in South China Sea

Philippines slams Beijing's 'reckless and dangerous maneuvers' in South China Sea  The Hans India

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1 week ago Philippines disputes China’s arrest of alleged Filipino spies

The Philippines says the three were ordinary citizens and the arrests could be retaliation for Manila’s arrest of alleged Chinese spies.

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2 w. ago Sinophobia among Philippine officials? China’s travel advisory spurs reflection

The advisory comes after incidents of harassment of Chinese citizens and a series of espionage and online gaming crackdowns by Manila.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says

US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says  Al Jazeera English

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Trump’s defence chief says US, Manila must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to deter China threat

During a visit to the Philippines, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed alliance, deterring Beijing’s ‘aggression’ in the South China Sea.

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3 w. ago Alice Guo: The Philippine mayor accused of trafficking and spying for China

Alice Guo: The Philippine mayor accused of trafficking and spying for China  BBC.com

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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