Philippines, South China Sea

Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
The Philippine defense secretary says his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea.
Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by burning waste
China has accused the Philippines of polluting the environment after it released footage it said showed troops burning rubbish at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The video, published on social media by state broadcaster CGTN on Saturday,
Philippines Warns Over China 'Restricting' Flights Over South China Sea
The Philippines and its security allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Wednesday,
Philippines and allies ready to fight if China restricts flights in South China Sea
Philippines defence secretary warns that country will take action against China’s increasing aggression in the disputed waters.
Philippines accuses Chinese state media of spreading propaganda over South China sea pollution claims
Philippines officials accused a Chinese government-owned broadcaster of spreading misleading information and propaganda following its claim that a Philippine vessel was intentionally polluting the waters of the South China Sea,
China’s warships are turning up in unexpected places and alarming US allies. Is this the new normal?
Chinese warships have been circumnavigating Australia’s coastline for more than three weeks, passing within 200 miles of ...
Cambodia says U.S. Navy could visit military port tied to China
A Cambodian official said his government would welcome a request from the United States for its ships to visit Ream Naval ...
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China Plans Deep-Sea ‘Space Station’ 6,000 Feet Below the South China Sea
China has revealed plans to construct a deep-sea research facility at a depth of 6,000 feet beneath the South China Sea, a ...
After Taiwan and the South China Sea area, Is Australia the Dragon’s next target?
Chinese warships have been circling Australia’s coastline, conducting live-fire drills near New Zealand in an assertive ...
Philippines defense chief vows to reject, push back any attempt by China to impose air defense zone
The Philippine defense secretary said his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to ...
China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year
China says it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern ...
Why the PLA’s WZ-9 drone is a ‘serious challenge’ to US aircraft in the South China Sea
China’s deployment of its most advanced long-range surveillance drone to the South China Sea is a major challenge to US ...
Is Trump's abrupt turn on Ukraine giving Taiwan jitters as China vows to seize the island?
The U.S. is Taiwan's ace in the hole as it faces China's threats, so does Trump's fickle foreign policy fuel concern, or does Taipei have "a better hand"?
Philippines confident Trump will continue military patrols to keep China in check in disputed sea
Ambassador Jose Romualdez, who has had meetings with Trump’s diplomatic, defense and congressional officials, said the U.S.
China monitored Philippine supply run to grounded warship on disputed shoal
The Chinese coast guard on Wednesday said it monitored a Philippine civilian boat delivering daily provisions to the ...
Tensions erupt in South China Sea as China told to expect retaliation if it makes key move
Manila says it is, alongside allies, ready to "counteract" any attempt by Beijing to restrict flights in airspace over the ...