South China Sea
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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.
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worldPhilippine Senator Challenges China on Disputed Island
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros visited Thitu Island, urging stronger defense ties and continuous pushback against China's territorial claims in the South China Sea.