South China Sea, Philippines

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,
China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea
China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was spreading "false narratives", though Australia maintained its action adhered to international law.
South China Sea: US urged to avoid frontal role, enable Philippines to lead
US think tank report says Washington can initiate 'virtuous cycle of de-escalatory steps' to reduce risk and help Manila bolster its lawful claims The United States should avoid a frontal military role in countering Beijing's actions in the South China Sea and instead enable the Philippines to take the lead,
Tensions Escalate Between China and Australia Over South China Sea Patrol
China accused Australia of provocation with a maritime patrol in the South China Sea, as a Chinese jet released flares near an Australian aircraft. Australia upheld its actions under international law,
China denounces Australia's provocative actions in South China Sea
BEIJING -- A spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday condemned Australia's deliberate provocations in violating China's sovereignty in the South China Sea.
China says Australia 'spreading false narratives' and 'stirring up trouble' after South China Sea incident
China claims Australia provoked an incident on Tuesday where a Chinese fighter jet released flares in front of an Australian military plane in the South China Sea.
Australia accuses Chinese fighter of endangering Australian surveillance plane over South China Sea
Australia has protested what it describes as an unsafe and unprofessional interaction over the South China Sea where a Chinese fighter is accused of releasing flares that endangered an Australian mili
Philippines Voices Concern Over China-Australia Air Encounter in South China Sea
"All countries are expected to respect freedom of navigation and overflight in and above international sea lines of communication, such as the South China Sea, and to avoid interference in legitimate activities conducted in international waters and airspace,
Australia accuses China fighter jet of unsafe move above South China Sea
Australia said Thursday that a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of “unsafe” military conduct. Beijing swiftly hit back,
South China Sea: China slams Australian military plane for ‘intruding’ into its airspace
Accusation comes after Australia says a Chinese military jet conducted ‘unsafe’ manoeuvres over international waters.
Why China’s loss could be South Korea’s gain as Southeast Asia seeks new weapons suppliers
South China Sea disputes, affordability and political trust help Seoul gain foothold in Southeast Asian arms market, analysts ...
China Deploys Military To Counter US in Contested Waters
China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, potentially bringing it into conflict with neighboring states that ...
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Navy trains with allies in South China Sea amid uptick in Indo-Pacific activity
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold joined its Australian and British counterparts for a two-day exercise in the South ...
South China Sea tensions explode as Beijing jet drops flares 'close' to NATO partner
Australia has accused China ’s military of “unsafe and unprofessional” conduct following an incident over the contested South ...
Manila relying on 'transparency initiative' to offset Beijing's moves in South China Sea
Crew members assigned to the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Sindangan say they knew their mission would involve facing off ...
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China responds to "attacks and smears" in US-Japan statement on South China Sea
Beijing has lashed out at Japan and the US after the two nations issued a joint statement expressing opposition to China's ...
Type 094 nuclear submarine is China’s ‘King of the South China Sea’ in bid for deterrence
Jin-class strategic submarine could threaten US territory from the contested waterway, but its flaw may make it easy to track ...
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To safeguard peace in South China Sea, regional countries must be in the driver's seat: China Daily editorial
With the aim of ensuring lasting peace and stability in the waters, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are ...