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Philippines, US launch joint drills aimed at ‘deterrence’

Philippines, US launch joint drills aimed at ‘deterrence’

  • The drills follow months of confrontations between Beijing and Manila over disputed areas of the South China Sea
  • Military ties between the Philippines and US have deepened since the 2022 election of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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China’s ‘aggressive’ military activities around Taiwan put region’s security at risk, US says

China’s ‘aggressive’ military activities around Taiwan put region’s security at risk, US says

By AP ·
Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea

Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea

By Reuters ·
Beijing warns UK against ‘provoking tensions’ over South China Sea video

Beijing warns UK against ‘provoking tensions’ over South China Sea

By AFP ·
Philippines says it is acting in its national interest in South China Sea

Philippines says it is acting in its national interest in South China Sea

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Philippine ‘Angels’ aim to de-escalate South China Sea encounters

Philippine ‘Angels’ aim to de-escalate South China Sea encounters

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China’s military drives away Philippine aircraft near Spratly Islands

China’s military drives away Philippine aircraft near Spratly Islands

By Reuters ·
Philippines accuses China’s navy of ‘reckless’ flight maneuvers  

Philippines accuses China’s navy of ‘reckless’ flight maneuvers  

By Reuters ·
US and Philippine fighter aircraft jointly patrol disputed shoal region

US and Philippine fighter aircraft jointly patrol disputed shoal region

By AP ·
Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea video

Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea

By AP ·
Philippines, US hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea

Philippines, US hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea

By Reuters ·
ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says  video

ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says 

By Reuters ·
US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China’s behavior in South China Sea, White House says

US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China’s behavior in South China Sea, White House says

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