South China Sea, Philippines

Philippines, Japan Pledge Further Defense Cooperation Amid South China Sea Spats
The Philippines and Japan pledged to enhance their defense alliance through training exercises, logistical activities, equipment transfers and intelligence sharing on Monday amid China’s assertive moves in the South China Sea.
Standoff in the skies: Witnessing an unsafe intercept over the South China Sea
A Chinese military helicopter edged dangerously close to a Philippine plane on patrol over the flash point Scarborough Shoal, an incident witnessed by The Japan Times.
Philippines Should Withdraw Missile System From South China Sea, Chinese State Media
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese state media on Wednesday called on the Philippines to withdraw the United States' "Typhon" intermediate range missile from the South China Sea, saying the Philippines had repeatedly broken its promises by introducing the missile system.
US calls out ‘dangerous’ Chinese helicopter maneuvers as tensions rise over South China Sea
A Chinese military helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday, in what observers said was the second incident of potentially catastrophic behavior by the People’s Liberation Army against foreign aircraft in a week.
Philippines says China is 'hindering' its companies from exploring natural resources in the contested South China Sea
China's activity in the contested South China Sea is "hindering" Filipino companies from exploring natural resources in the region, Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said during a talk at Chatham House in London on Tuesday.
China military helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippines patrol plane over South China Sea
A Philippine plane warned a Chinese military helicopter over the South China Sea that it was "flying too close," as tension between the U.S. ally and Beijing soars.
China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea
China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was spreading "false narratives", though Australia maintained its action adhered to international law.
Rubio, Philippines’ Manalo Discuss South China Sea Coordination
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, discussed “coordination on addressing China’s destabilizing actions in the South China Sea” and increased economic cooperation in a meeting in Munich on Friday,
Australia says Chinese fighter jet released flares that almost hit spy plane over South China Sea
China in turn accused the Australian plane of "deliberately" intruding into airspace over the disputed Paracel Islands,
Communist jets clash with Philippine plane over South China Sea
Chinese jets clashed with Philippine planes flying over a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea. Footage shows the Communist military forces warning the Philippine aircraft soaring over the contested Spratly Islands on February 20.
China: Chinese Forces Drive Out Philippine Planes in Bold South China Sea Clash
Tensions soared in the South China Sea on February 20 as Chinese military forces expelled three Philippine aircraft accused of illegally breaching airspace over the disputed Nansha Qundao islands. According to a spokesperson from the People’s Liberation Army,
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China’s “Deep Sea Space Station” Will Be 6,500ft Underwater
Coming in 2030, the ambitious new project can hold six scientists for a month at a time, deep beneath the surface.
Crucial to accelerate South China Sea Code of Conduct negotiations, maintain stability, says PM Anwar
Malaysia has reaffirmed the importance of maintaining stability in the South China Sea, ensuring compliance with ...
US Coast Guard ship in Tasman Sea did not interact with Chinese navy, commander says
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter crossing the Tasman Sea as part of maritime security cooperation with Australia and New Zealand ...
Australia says China warned of "live fire" drills in Tasman Sea with little notice, diverting flights midair
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last ...
Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand
Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand - Beijing’s unexpected exercises ...
First Taiwan-made submarine Hai Kun on track for April sea trials, defence ministry says
Sea acceptance testing of locally built submarine prototype is on schedule, Taiwan’s defence ministry says, rejects reports ...
Fabricated image spurs false claims of China, Canada warships 'close encounter'
After reports emerged in January that Chinese warships tracked a Canadian navy vessel passing through the disputed South ...
A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to AUKUS
When geopolitical tension mounts, New Zealand tends to lean closer to traditional allies. Chinese warships in the Tasman make ...