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Philippines says voiced South China Sea concerns during ASEAN-China negotiations
The Philippines voiced concerns on the South China Sea, including incidents that endangered its vessels and personnel, during negotiations between ASEAN and China for a code of conduct in those waters ...
Map Shows New Alliances Growing on China's Doorstep
At the heart of this shift is the Philippines, which faces persistent Chinese incursions into its exclusive economic zone ...
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China Power: How Trump’s tariffs could deepen Beijing’s regional sway, and what might stand in its way
As part of a series on China’s regional influence, CNA examines how Beijing's sway in Southeast Asia might change as Trump's ...
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The U.S.-Southeast Asia Relationship: Responding to China’s Rise
Although the Barack Obama administration rhetorically made Southeast Asia a centerpiece of its “rebalance to Asia” strategy, the administration still largely focused on the Middle East and ...
Alleged Chinese Spies Caught With Photos of US Navy Ships
Images recovered from the suspects' phones show photos of military ships docked in the area. U.S. Naval Institute News ...
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US regains edge over China as preferred partner in Southeast Asia: Survey
SINGAPORE: More than half of 2,023 respondents polled across 11 Southeast Asian countries ... ongoing territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea, as well as growing security ...
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Crossroads of Competition: China in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands
Southeast Asian fishers were increasingly driven from traditional ... They all appear to operate from Hainan province and have analogs in other provinces to cover operations in the East China ...