South China Sea
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Mar- 2023 -23 MarchAmericas
Chinese Military Says ‘Warned’ US Warship to Leave South China Sea
The Chinese military said it warned a US warship to "leave" waters in the disputed South China Sea, claims swiftly denied as "false" by American forces.
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16 MarchAsia Pacific
China to Build ‘Super Dredger’ Vessel to Boost Island-Building
China plans to build a supersized sand dredging vessel to boost its island-building capability, the South China Morning Post reported.
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15 MarchAsia Pacific
Philippines, US to Hold Largest Ever Joint War Games: Officials
The Philippines and the US will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, as the allies seek to counter China's growing influence.
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Feb- 2023 -23 FebruaryAmericas
US ‘Committed’ to Joint Sea Patrols With Philippines: US Navy Chief
The US is "committed" to conducting joint maritime patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea, the US navy chief said.
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14 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Aggressive’ Laser Use Against Ship
The Philippines condemned the actions of a Chinese security vessel, which is accused of using a military-grade laser light against a Philippine patrol boat.
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3 FebruaryAmericas
US, Philippines to Restart Joint Patrols in South China Sea
The US and the Philippines have agreed to restart joint patrols in the South China Sea as the allies seek to counter China's military rise.
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Jan- 2023 -20 JanuaryAsia Pacific
US, Philippines Vow to Boost Security Ties to Address ‘Flashpoints’
The US and the Philippines vowed to "invigorate" defense cooperation to address shared security concerns, including disputes over the South China Sea.
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19 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Philippines’ Marcos Says South China Sea ‘Keeps Him up at Night’
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said that tension in the disputed South China Sea "keeps him up at night."
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5 JanuaryAsia Pacific
China, Philippines Vow ‘Friendly’ Handling of Maritime Spats
Beijing and Manila vowed to resolve maritime disagreements through consultation, during a visit by Philippine President to the Chinese capital.
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Dec- 2022 -30 DecemberAir
US, Chinese Jets in Close Encounter Over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously within 20 feet of a much larger US air force surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea, the US military said.
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