Philippines, South China Sea

U.S. Defence Chief Says Treaty With Philippines Covers Armed Attacks in South China Sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a courtesy call at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, November 18, 2024. Gerard Carreon/Pool via REUTERS Gerard Carreon/Pool via REUTERS
At Philippines’ South China Sea forum, deep divisions surface in clash of narratives
As the ramming of ships and use of water cannons dominated discussions, questions arose about the legality of China's actions A recent landmark dialogue on the South China Sea has underscored the lingering ideological divisions over the disputed waterway,
China falsely accuses Philippines of escalating tensions in South China Sea
China has dismissed an international ruling outlining the Philippines’ rights in the South China Sea, and repeatedly engages in aggressive actions to maintain its dominance in the region.
Philippines says China is pushing it to cede claims in South China Sea
China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after meeting his Australian counterpart in Canberra.
South China Sea: Philippines and US sign pact to plug maritime intelligence gaps
The deal gives Manila access to capabilities like advanced satellite imagery that analysts say will help counter China’s grey-zone tactics.
U.S. and Philippines Strengthen Defense Ties Amid South China Sea Tensions
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin affirms the enduring alliance with the Philippines despite administrative changes and emphasizes defense commitments under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. Both nations express concerns over China's actions in the South China Sea,
US and Philippines sign a pact to secure shared military intelligence and weapons technology
The United States and the Philippines have signed an agreement to secure the exchange of highly confidential military intelligence and technology in key weapons the U.S. would provide to Manila
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Philippines and US Sign GSOMIA Pact to Counter Maritime Intelligence Gaps
In a significant move to strengthen maritime security in the South China Sea, the Philippines and the United States have ...
US Ally Receives New Chinese Warnings About South China Sea
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said "external countries"—a hint at the United States—were sowing ...
South China Sea ‘crises’ still likely during next Trump term: military expert
Retired PLA officer predicts risk of ‘accidents’ could grow after Donald Trump returns to White House, but Beijing is ‘better ...
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China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines
China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a ...
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Philippines pivots from battling militants to projecting power at sea
Chinese forces in the South China Sea, a strategic waterway claimed in part by the Philippines and six other governments, have become increasingly assertive, not only posing a threat to ...
U.S.-Philippines alliance will transcend administrations, Austin says
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the U.S. alliance with the Philippines would transcend changes ...
US, Philippines Sign New Military Deal Before Trump’s Return
The US and the Philippines on Monday signed a deal on military information sharing, bolstering ties two months before Donald ...