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China Warns US Ally in Sea Dispute
The Philippines' defense chief said the country will be "unyielding" as it pushes back against China's expansive moves.
Indian, Philippine Navies to Hold First South China Sea Joint Patrol
India’s latest operational deployment to the South China Sea will feature its first joint patrol with the Philippines in the contested waters. India’s’s Eastern Fleet flotilla, which includes guided-missile destroyer INS Mysore (D 60),
China accuses PHL of ‘provoking’ tensions in South China Sea dispute
CHINA’s Ministry of National Defense labeled the Philippines a “source of trouble and danger” in the disputed South China Sea, following Manila’s recent shift toward a more assertive external defense strategy and strengthened regional alliances.
India Wades Into Contested South China Sea on Side of US Ally
The Philippines continues to strengthen security ties with India and other regional powers amid a territorial dispute with China.
Philippines Strengthens Alliances Amid South China Sea Tensions
In his annual speech, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr emphasized the Philippines' increased readiness to defend its sovereignty through strengthened security alliances amid South China Sea tensions. He addressed domestic issues,
Skies over South China Sea seen as new flashpoint as Manila begins ‘aerial provocations’
The skies above the South China Sea have become a new front for potential conflict as the Philippines ramps up air patrols and airdrops near reefs also claimed by China, a Chinese think tank has warned.
India sends warships to Philippines for joint South China Sea patrol
Analysts suggest this marks a shift in India’s regional presence, extending its ‘necklace of diamonds’ strategy eastward.
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China 'firmly' opposes Philippines-US using South China Sea as 'excuse' to strengthen ties
Beijing's reaction follows Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to US, where defense treaty was said to include ...
Chinese Embassy refutes Philippine defense chief’s remarks on the South China Sea
Photo: Courtesy of Chinese Embassy in the Philippines. In response to Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro's recent claim ...
India's first Joint Naval Patrol with Philippines in South China Sea signals growing pushback against China's aggression
India has escalated its presence in the South China Sea by deploying its Eastern Fleet and conducting its first joint ...
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China’s ‘Global Times’ mocks India-Philippines exercise in South China Sea: ‘It is about BrahMos sales’
The Chinese publication accused India of having transactional motives, suggesting its real intention was to market and sell ...
India’s reported plan to send warships to join South China Sea patrols with the Philippines may actually aim to sell weapons: expert
India reportedly plans to send warships to join South China Sea patrols next week — a move that American media hailed as “a ...
Philippines Prez India visit to coincide with South China Sea joint naval drill
India and the Philippines will begin their first bilateral maritime cooperative activity in waters close to the Scarborough ...
China’s coastguard tows Philippine ship after tense maritime clash in new video
Beijing uses strongest language yet to describe South China Sea confrontations with Manila in footage aired by CCTV.