South China Sea
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worldRubio Warns ASEAN of Dangerous Precedent if Iran Controls Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Southeast Asian foreign ministers in Manila that Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz would create a dangerous global precedent threatening freedom of navigation.
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financeAllied Nations Issue Joint Statement Rejecting China's South China Sea Claims
A coalition of nations has issued a joint statement rejecting China's maritime claims in the South China Sea, aligning with a 2016 international tribunal ruling.
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worldChina's Floating Platform at Scarborough Shoal Sparks Diplomatic Tensions
China's recent deployment of a research platform at Scarborough Shoal raises alarms, inciting protests from the Philippines amid ongoing territorial disputes.
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worldPhilippines Defense Chief Urges Allies to Boost Military Spending
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro backs US call for higher defense spending, stressing burden-sharing and military modernization.
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worldJapan Fires Missile in Joint Drill with US and Allies Near South China Sea
Japan's Self-Defense Forces fired a Type 88 anti-ship missile during a joint exercise with US, Australian, and Philippine forces in the northern Philippines.
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worldChina to Expand Island Holdings Amid South China Sea Tensions
Beijing announces plans to bolster its island presence, reinforcing maritime power and resource claims in the strategic South China Sea amidst growing territorial disputes and international drills.
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worldPhilippines Accuses China of Cyanide Poisoning in Disputed South China Sea Waters
The Philippines alleges Chinese fishermen poured cyanide into waters near Second Thomas Shoal, threatening marine life and Filipino troops stationed in the disputed South China Sea.
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worldUS, Australia, Philippines Conduct Second Joint South China Sea Drills
US, Australia, and the Philippines enhance maritime defense with joint exercises in the South China Sea amid regional tensions.