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Marcos slams South China Sea actions at Shangri-La Dialogue DW 05/31/2024

President Marcos Jr. warns against tensions with China in the South China Sea turning violent. [ more ]

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U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs hold first official meeting in Singapore

Maintaining a stable U.S.-China military relationship is crucial for both parties amidst tensions. [ more ]

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US, China defence chiefs hold rare talks on Taiwan, South China Sea

The meeting between US and China defense chiefs in Singapore marks first substantive talks in 18 months. [ more ]

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U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs hold first meeting since 2022

The U.S. and China are working on military relations to prevent crises in Asia. [ more ]

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US, China defense ministers meet at Shangri-La Dialogue DW 05/31/2024

US expressed concern about Chinese military near Taiwan and emphasized freedom of navigation in South China Sea. [ more ]

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China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months

Austin and Dong Jun held important talks on restoring military ties, emphasizing the South China Sea, Taiwan, and North Korea. [ more ]

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The US defense secretary will visit Cambodia, one of China's closest allies, after regional talks

U.S. Defense Secretary scheduled to visit Cambodia, emphasizing efforts to improve ties amid China's influence in Southeast Asia. [ more ]

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(Final sig tk) Rough waters in the South China Sea

Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated due to competing sovereignty claims, impacting global trade routes and resources. [ more ]

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US-Philippines-Japan Summit to Contain China Described as a "Council of War"

The U.S. hosts a trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines at the White House to strengthen military ties in countering China's presence in the South China Sea. [ more ]

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Beijing condemns US-Japan-Philippines summit, summons envoys DW 04/12/2024

China criticized US, Japan, Philippines for bloc politics in South China Sea tensions. [ more ]

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China loses strategic waters in the South China Sea | East Asia Forum

China's coercion in the South China Sea faced resistance from Southeast Asian claimants since 2022.

Philippines stands firm against China's aggression in the South China Sea despite multiple incidents. [ more ]

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Decoding China: Can Beijing become a naval power in Pacific? DW 03/11/2024

China's firm resolve to reunify with Taiwan without mentioning 'peaceful', US security guarantees to Taiwan, Beijing's naval buildup in the South China Sea. [ more ]

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U.S. officials wary of Chinese plans for floating nuclear plants

China is developing floating nuclear reactors to power military facilities in the South China Sea, potentially undermining regional security. [ more ]

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Why the South China Sea was turbulent in 2023 DW 12/26/2023

On December 10, a flotilla of 40 boats set off from the Philippine coastal town of El Nido in Palawan province to a group of islets and shoals in the South China Sea called the Spratly Islands, parts of which are claimed by several countries.

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Rhetoric escalates in China-Philippines South China Sea dispute

Chinese state media warns the Philippines that provocations' in South China Sea are extremely dangerous'.

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How the U.S. Is Racing to Build a Drone Fleet to Compete With China

The U.S. is developing next-generation drones to counter China's advancements

There are concerns about a potential conflict over Taiwan in the South China Sea [ more ]

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The Philippines Accuses China of Swarming' Reef Off Its Coast. Here's What to Know

Chinese vessels near Whitsun Reef off the coast of the Philippines are likely a display of maritime power in the contested South China Sea.

There are over 135 Chinese maritime militia vessels present at Whitsun Reef, which falls within Philippine sovereign waters. [ more ]

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Philippines military accuses China of bullying and vows to continue South China Sea missions

The Philippines accuses China of trying to bully smaller countries into submission in the South China Sea.

The Philippines vows to continue missions to deliver supplies to the grounded warship despite China's attempts to block them.

Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea despite a tribunal finding this to have no legal basis. [ more ]

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On a Tiny Island in the Middle of Nowhere, 250 People Are Fending Off China

China's presence in the South China Sea has grown more assertive over the past decade.

Residents of Thitu Island have witnessed China's fishing militia and military presence near their island. [ more ]

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Australia and Philippines begin joint patrols in South China Sea as regional tensions rise

Australia and the Philippines have started joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea to counter China's assertiveness.

The joint patrols demonstrate the commitment of both countries to a rules-based order, cooperation, and regional security.

The exercises come after similar joint patrols between the Philippines and the US near Taiwan. [ more ]

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