Philippines, South China Sea

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.
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.
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.
Beijing, Philippines spar over South China Sea claims during Munich conference
While Russia's war against Ukraine and a wavering transatlantic alliance drew the world's attention at this year's Munich Security Conference, sparks also flew over claims in the Sea as debate involving participants representing Beijing and Manila dug into their positions in the region.
Philippines accuses Chinese plane of flying ‘dangerously’ close to its aircraft over South China Sea
The Philippine coast guard on Tuesday accused a Chinese Navy helicopter of flying "dangerously" close to its patrol plane on Tuesday in a disputed area of the South China Sea.
Philippines says China is 'hindering' its companies from exploring natural resources in the contested South China Sea
The South China Sea is an important shipping route that holds significant oil and gas reserves.
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,
French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed sea and visits Philippines
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships were in the Philippines on Sunday after holding combat ...
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Philippines mounts new aerial patrol after China chopper incident
Days after a Chinese military helicopter carried out dangerous maneuvers near a Philippine patrol plane, Manila launched ...
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Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment
Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region.
Manila relying on 'transparency initiative' to offset Beijing's moves in South China Sea
Crew members assigned to the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Sindangan say they knew their mission would involve facing off ...
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Japan, Philippines forge closer defense ties
Tokyo, Manila to establish ‘strategic dialogue,’ move toward defense equipment, technology cooperation - Anadolu Ajansı ...
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Philippines, Japan Agree to Further Enhance Defense Partnership
Japan and the Philippines agreed on Monday to further deepen defense ties in the face of an “increasingly severe” security ...
‘Unsafe and irresponsible’: US weighs in on China-Philippines aerial encounter over shoal
The US has accused China of “unsafe and irresponsible” action during a close encounter between a PLA helicopter and a ...
Here’s why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm
There’s no suggestion China broke any laws, but analysts say the episode highlights escalating regional tensions over China’s ...