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PH undeterred by China aerial harassment, sends more planes to monitor WPS situation
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that more aircraft from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) were ...
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After aerial tussle, US warns China of defense pact with PH
The United States government reiterated its commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the Philippines following what it described as “unsafe and ...
'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 Philippine plane over the Sea on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday, Washington ...
US condemns ‘dangerous’ Chinese maneuvers after near miss with Philippine patrol plane
The U.S. condemned what it called “dangerous” Chinese maneuvers over the South China Sea after a close encounter between a ...
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Philippines Accuses Chinese Navy of ‘Aggressive’ Actions Over Disputed Shoal
Tensions over Scarborough Shoal have increased markedly since the middle of last year, when Beijing and Manila reached an ...
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.
Chinese military helicopter flies within 10 feet of plane, video shows
Journalists on the Philippines’ plane filmed the helicopter coming dangerously close. Beijing has become increasingly ...
US calls out ‘dangerous’ Chinese helicopter maneuvers as tensions rise over South China Sea
A Chinese military helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday ...
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Can US-Philippine talks calm South China Sea tensions?
A recent meeting between Marco Rubio and Enrique Manalo may offer hope for a new strategy aimed at de-escalation ...