South China Sea
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Japan grants Philippines funding to boost naval capabilities
MANILA: Japan on Thursday (Dec 5) granted the Philippines 1.6 billion yen (US$10.6 million) aimed at beefing up its naval…
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Philippines files diplomatic protest against China over South China Sea incident
MANILA: The Philippines’ foreign ministry said on Thursday (Dec 5) it has filed a diplomatic protest against China over a…
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Analysis: Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic upgrade signals more united approach to Chinaâs maritime claims
Vietnam maintains three tiers of diplomatic relationship with other countries: Comprehensive partnerships; strategic partnerships; and comprehensive strategic partnerships (CSP). A…
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Commentary: Philippines politics is often mad. It just got crazier
TOKYO: Political violence is nothing new in the Philippines. It was, after all, the site of the worldâs worst massacre…
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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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