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US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea
The U.S. Pacific Fleet commander says China has failed to intimidate rival claimant states into surrendering their sovereign interests in the South China Sea despite its intensifying "bullying tactics ...
Philippine defence chief rules out US as factor in China's 'expansionist' agenda
China's aggressiveness in the Indo-Pacific is rooted in long-standing strategic ambitions independent of any U.S. policy, and ...
US Ally Issues Warning Over China Military Expansion in Pacific
Beijing has repeatedly accused the Philippines of being in a pawn in U.S. efforts to contain China's rise and touted ...
Philippines summons China’s ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator
The Philippines' foreign ministry has summoned China's ambassador after Beijing imposed sanctions on a former Filipino ...
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U.S. Army Expanding Presence in the Philippines as China Threat Looms
In the jungles, plains and mountains of Luzon, the U.S. Army is experimenting with 3D-printed drones, missile launchers and ...
Philippines Says Canada Troops Pact Ready, Eyes China Deterrence
The Philippines said its visiting forces agreement with Canada is ready for signing, as the Southeast Asian nation builds a ...
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China's need for Filipino workers on distant-water vessels allegedly being exploited by labor agencies
The contract sets a “basic monthly salary” of USD 379 (EUR 333) per 48-hour workweek for the position of a “fisherman” aboard ...
China Sends Military on Combat Patrol Against US Ally: Video
The Chinese military vowed to safeguard the country's national sovereignty and security in the South China Sea.
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over sanctions against former senator
The Philippines' foreign ministry has summoned China's ambassador to Manila over Beijing's imposition of sanctions against ...