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Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to strengthen its defence partnerships as tensions with China persist in the South China Sea. Manila is working to finalise defence agreements with Canada and New Zealand while also looking to expand joint military drills with the United States,
Philippines voices concern over China-Australia air encounter in South China Sea
The Philippine foreign ministry said on Friday it was "concerned" over what it described as "unsafe manoeuvres" and the use of flares by a Chinese air force plane against an Australian Air Force aircraft in the South China Sea.
Absurd and dangerous: Philippines installs missiles in South China Sea
It's "absurd and extremely dangerous" for the Philippines to worsen the South China Sea issue with the deployment of the Typhon intermediate-range missile system by the United States in the country, a spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
US Sends Bombers to South China Sea in Warning to Beijing
The training involved three Philippine FA-50 fighters and drills to enhance air domain awareness and joint combat capabilities.
Rubio, Philippines’ Manalo Discuss South China Sea Coordination
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, discussed “coordination on addressing China’s destabilizing actions in the South China Sea” and increased economic cooperation in a meeting in Munich on Friday,
Top US, Philippine Diplomats Discussed South China Sea, Economic Cooperation, State Dept Says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo, in a meeting in Munich on Friday, discussed bilateral coordination in the South China Sea and increasing economic cooperation,
Philippines increases defense efforts amid ongoing tension with China
Analysts say Manila’s efforts to conclude defense treaties with allies can strengthen its ability to deter China in the ...
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China denounces US, Philippines on military, national security issues
"The Philippine side has repeatedly gone back on its word and brought in the system to cater to the US side. Such a decision ...
US says military exercises with Philippines 'purely defensive', for force readiness
U.S.-Philippine military exercises are longstanding, "purely defensive" and intended to maintain force readiness and preserve regional security, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Saturday.
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Philippines to bolster defense with submarine purchase amid China tensions
The Philippines plan to purchase at least two submarines as part of their military modernization. General Romeo Brawner Jr.
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US flies joint patrol with the Philippines near shoal region guarded by China
The U.S. and Philippines flew a joint patrol over the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea guarded by Beijing's ...
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China firing flares at Aussie plane worries Philippines
The Philippines has expressed deep concern over China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLA-AF) deploying flares against an Australian aircraft, ...
China sends Olympic statement as tropics make Asian Winter Games history
The Chinese win twice as many gold medals (32) as nearest challengers South Korea, with Japan third with 10. Read more at ...
A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing
A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints ...
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China Urges Philippines to Withdraw U.S. Typhon Missile System Amid Rising Tensions
China has urged the Philippines to withdraw the U.S.-deployed Typhon intermediate-range missile system, accusing Manila of ...