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Beijing, Philippines spar over South China Sea claims during Munich conference
While Russia's war against Ukraine and a wavering transatlantic alliance drew the world's attention at this year's Munich Security Conference, sparks also flew over claims in the Sea as debate involving participants representing Beijing and Manila dug into their positions in the region.
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,
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.
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: China Goes After The South China Sea
The United States and other Western and local allies like Australia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Singapore send warships and aircraft into the disputed areas to confront the Chinese. The message is that if China wants to start World War 3 in the South China Sea, the opposition will be substantial and include most of China’s neighbors.
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.
US, Philippines, Canada hold joint drills in South China Sea
Naval and air force units of the US, Canada and the Philippines conducted joint drills in the South China Sea amid growing tensions in the region with China, local media reported Thursday.
Australian P-8A encounters Chinese J-16 in South China Sea
P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft encountered a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16 fighter jet over the South China Sea (SCS) on 11 February 2025. The Australian government issued a statement two days later describing the interaction as “unsafe and unprofessional” on China’s part.
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,
Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for joint exercises in the South China Sea
The Philippine military has staged multinational patrols and drills since last year with counterparts from the U.S., Japan, ...
Beijing Threatened by US Missile Launcher on South China Sea Edge
The Typhon dispute has exacerbated Philippines-China tensions when both sides are engaging in maritime standoff. In January, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. demanded China stop its ...
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US and Philippine fighter aircraft jointly patrol disputed shoal region guarded by China
U.S. and Philippine fighter aircraft have staged a joint patrol and training over a disputed South China Sea shoal where ...
Philippines’ Manalo discusses South China Sea coordination with Rubio
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, discussed "coordination on ...