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U.S. Backs Philippine Forces in South China Sea

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

US Reveals New South China Sea 'Task Force'

The Pentagon has confirmed that American troops are quietly assisting Philippine maritime operations in the South China Sea, in a sign of the United States' growing support for its ally amid flaring tensions with China.

U.S. News & World Report · 3d

U.S. Backs Philippine Forces in South China Sea With Task Force

Ayungin, named after the Philippine designation for the contested Second Thomas Shoal, was first mentioned this week by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a visit to the Philippines. "Task Force-Ayungin enhances U.

South China Sea: US troop aid may reassure Philippines but will prod China, analysts say

For Beijing, the US defence secretary’s revelation of deployment to Task Force Ayungin could be ‘nerve-racking’, says analyst.

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U.S. Issues Warning to Beijing Over South China Sea

The U.S. defense chief said that he was concerned about China's increasingly confrontational tactics in the region. "The behavior of the PRC has been concerning. They've used dang

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Explained: The South China Sea Dispute And India's Stand On It

India has reiterated that it stands for freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce and adherence to ...

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Building Frenzy In The South China Sea—Who Is Fortifying Islands?

Countries surrounding the South China Sea have built more than 90 outposts on around 70 islands, rocks and reefs in the ...

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China's South China Sea Claims Dominate ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meet

Many Southeast Asian nations are looking for assurances from the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump's return to power ...

The Economist4d

The South China Sea could become a major flashpoint in 2025

Asian nations are pushing back against China in the South China Sea, setting the area up to be a major flashpoint in 2025 ...

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Trump's first term avoided a fight in the South China Sea. It's only getting harder.

Donald Trump faces a more confrontational China in the South China Sea in his second term, escalating the risk of a conflict.

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China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines

BEIJING (AP) — China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, ...

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Indonesia says it has no overlapping South China Sea claims with China, despite deal

Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea, despite signing a maritime ...

Interesting Engineering on MSN7d

Beijing’s base in South China Sea cuts emergency response time by 50%: Study

A strategic base in the South China Sea's Spratly Islands has positioned China as the fastest responder to emergencies in the ...

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Vietnam, Malaysia Seek to Smooth Tensions in South China Sea

Vietnam and Malaysia agreed to elevate ties and explore closer cooperation to maintain peace in the South China Sea, after a ...

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Philippines says China is pushing it to cede claims in South China Sea

China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense ...

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Southeast Asia acknowledges China’s influence, but South China Sea tensions sow distrust – study

Southeast Asian elites prefer an Asean-led regional order, despite acknowledging China’s growing influence, but the bloc ...

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