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Philippines’ Marcos says he discussed alliance in call with Trump
The Philippines, a former US colony, is seen as central to Washington’s efforts to counter China’s increasingly assertive policies in…
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US defence chief says treaty with Philippines covers armed attacks in South China Sea
MANILA: United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday (Nov 19) the US alliance with the Philippines would transcend…
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Japan PM Ishiba expresses concern to Chinese President Xi Jinping over South China Sea situation
China has ramped up military pressure on Taiwan in recent years to pressure Taipei into accepting its claims of sovereignty,…
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Indonesian president says he will safeguard sovereignty in South China Sea
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he would “always safeguard our sovereignty” when asked about the issue of the South…
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China, Philippines spar over new maritime laws, baseline drawings in South China Sea
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr last week signed the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act into law…
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Philippines says it is under pressure from China to cede claims in South China Sea
The two nations signed a strategic partnership in September 2023 and held their first joint sea and air patrols in…
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Indonesia says it has no overlapping South China Sea claims with China, despite joint agreement
NO LEGAL BASIS Indonesia’s foreign ministry has repeatedly said the country is a non-claimant state in the South China Sea…
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Philippine coast guard to acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France
MANILA: The Philippines said on Thursday (Nov 7) its coast guard will acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France, with plans…
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Philippines says joint maritime exercises rein in China
MANILA: Joint naval exercises held frequently by the Philippines, United States and other Western powers are helping rein in “aggressive” Chinese…
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NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, Philippines minister says
MANILA: A security grouping in Southeast Asia similar to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is not possible at present,…
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