Philippines, South China Sea
China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet
Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and come amid a rise in tensions in the South China Sea
Philippines, New Zealand Eye Forces Deal, Share Concern Over South China Sea
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion in annual ship commerce. The Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei have competing claims over some parts of the South China Sea.
Philippines plans ambitious exercise with U.S. as concerns over China grow
In the military exercise, U.S. and Philippine troops will perform joint operations off the northern tip of the island of Luzon, facing Taiwan.
South China Sea: will Beijing hold back during the US-Philippine Balikatan military drills?
Next week's iteration of the annual joint exercise will be the biggest and a clear signal to Beijing, observers say China has a range of possible responses, some with the risk of mishaps Next week's massive Philippine-US naval drills to be held in the midst of flaring tensions in the South China Sea will put both Beijing's self-proclaimed restraint and the fragile US-China detente to the test,
China warns Philippines involvement in South China Sea will 'aggravate tensions' ahead of drills
China on Wednesday, April 17 warned the Philippines that resorting to external forces in maritime disputes would only “aggravate tensions” in the South China Sea. The annual “Balikatan” Exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces will proceed as scheduled next week even as China warned that it will only lead to “greater insecurity” for the Philippines.
New Zealand PM concerned over 'dangerous behaviour' in South China Sea
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has voiced concerns over tensions in the South China Sea. Mr Luxon arrived in Manila, Philippines for a bilateral meeting on Thursday. It comes as tensions are high in the South China Sea with more than 16,
‘Mega drills’: US and Philippines test missile deployments to counter China
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Tensions mount between China and the Philippines
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US, Philippines to Kick Off ‘Expansive’ Balikatan Exercise
The year’s exercise, the 39th iteration since 1991, will be the first to take place outside the Philippines territorial ...
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PM Luxon held a bilateral meeting with President of Philippines
The Prime Minister was accompanied by MP Paulo Garcia, the first Filipino to be elected to a legislature outside the ...
Philippines, New Zealand to Boost Trade, Maritime Security Ties
The Philippines and New Zealand agreed to elevate bilateral ties and cooperate on maritime security, the two nations’ leaders ...
Using Chinese-made ships as targets for military exercises is a ridiculous stunt by Philippines: Global Times editorial
The "Balikatan" or "shoulder-to-shoulder" military drills between the Philippines and the US haven't even started, but a ...