Pentagon chief visits island near South China Sea

U.S. Issues Warning to Beijing Over South China Sea
The U.S. defense chief said that he was concerned about China's increasingly confrontational tactics in the region. "The behavior of the PRC has been concerning. They've used dang
Pentagon chief visits island near South China Sea in sign to Beijing
(U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders) PALAWAN, Philippines — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited a Filipino military base only miles from the South China Sea, a sign of resolve against Chinese harassment in the waterway that flared this summer.
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Trump's first term avoided a fight in the South China Sea. It's only getting harder.
Donald Trump faces a more confrontational China in the South China Sea in his second term, escalating the risk of a conflict.
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Countries surrounding the South China Sea have built more than 90 outposts on around 70 islands, rocks and reefs in the highly disputed area, satellite images show.
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 discord in the contested waters by joining multilateral naval exercises with the Philippines, America's oldest treaty ally in Asia.
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 prepared now’.
Analysis: Trump and U.S. Policy in the South China Sea - TaiwanPlus News
The U.S. has been stepping up security cooperation with the Philippines in light of China's increasingly aggressive activities in the South China Sea, But how will the incoming Trump administration deal with these tensions?
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
China's first all-depth optical cable winch system completes maiden deep-sea survey in South China Sea
The "Haiwei GD11000," China’s first and the world’s only all-depth optical cable winch system, jointly developed by Dalian ...
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US Reaffirms Defense Pact with Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions
Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged unwavering support for the ...
China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines
BEIJING (AP) — China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, ...
Philippine president names new navy chief; appointment may not change Manila's stance on South China Sea issue: expert
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed the new Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command, Rear Admiral Jose Ma.
China’s Heavyweight Coast Guard Ships Bring Muscle to Sea Disputes
In most countries, the coast guard focuses on law enforcement and rescue. In China, it focuses on enforcing Beijing’s ...