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China slams Germany’s reported plan to sail through Taiwan Strait

China slams Germany’s reported plan to sail through Taiwan Strait

China’s foreign ministry says it “firmly opposes” attempts to provoke under the guise of freedom of navigation.

Malaysia probes reported leak of note from ‘great friend’ China

Malaysia probes reported leak of note from ‘great friend’ China

Malaysia is investigating the report on Chinese “bullying” over a maritime dispute.

Why did Marcos edit Facebook post on Vietnam minister’s visit?

Why did Marcos edit Facebook post on Vietnam minister’s visit?

The Philippine president cut a message of thanks to Vietnam for supporting a 2016 ruling on the South China Sea.

China, Philippines trade blame over 'ramming' at disputed shoal

China, Philippines trade blame over 'ramming' at disputed shoal

The Philippines says the incident is the fifth time China has harassed its vessels in the area in August.

Vietnam, Philippines to sign defense cooperation agreement

Vietnam, Philippines to sign defense cooperation agreement

The neighbors seek to bolster security ties amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.

Vietnam coast guard holds rare live fire exercise

The drills are aimed at strengthening combat readiness amid rising tension in the South China Sea.

Vietnam, Philippines to sign defense cooperation agreement

Vietnam, Philippines to sign defense cooperation agreement

The neighbors seek to bolster security ties amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.

This photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows the BRP Teresa Magbanua as it arrives at a port in Puerto Princesa city, Palawan province, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2024.

Philippines says it did not surrender Sabina Shoal to China

2024-09-16

Beijing claims it “has indisputable sovereignty” over the disputed South China Sea shoal.

An aerial-image showing the Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) being surrounded on Sept. 1, 2024, near Sabina Shoal by ships of the Chinese navy, coast guard, and maritime militia.

Philippine coast guard ship leaves disputed shoal in South China Sea

2024-09-14

The BRP Teresa Magbanua has left Sabina Shoal after a five-month standoff with Chinese ships.

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China releases report to fortify claim over disputed shoal in South China Sea

China releases report to fortify claim over disputed shoal in South China Sea

Chinese researchers accuse Philippine ships of damaging coral growth at Sabina Shoal.

Indonesian Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto (right) and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles address a news conference after signing the Australia-Indonesia Defense Cooperation Agreement at the Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, Aug. 29, 2024.

Australia to hold largest-ever joint military exercise with Indonesia in November

Announcement comes as Indonesian and US troops stage joint annual drills along with eight other nations.

Philippines Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr (right) joins Adm. Samuel Paparo (left), commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, in talking to journalists after they presided over the Mutual Defense Board - Security Engagement Board meeting at the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio, Philippines, Aug. 29, 2024.

Philippines to exhaust options before seeking US military help for sea missions

Indonesian and US marines during patrol practice as part of the Super Garuda Shield joint military exercise at the Bhumi Marinir Karangpilang in Surabaya on August 27, 2024.

10 nations join Super Garuda Shield military exercise in Indonesia

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan arrives at the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2024.

Top White House official in Beijing for talks with foreign minister

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