Philippines, Australia and South China Sea
Philippines’ Australia, France, Japan ties boost its middle-power status amid South China Sea rivalry
The Philippines has played its cards right by signalling to the world that it's 'willing to work with anyone' for strategic advantage, analysts say And it's not just Manila's military modernisation efforts that are set to benefit,
Troops practice defending Philippine coast against invaders from South China Sea
American and Philippine troops blasted targets in the South China Sea on Monday, honing the skills they’d need to deter an invading force.
US-Fillipino troops conduct war games amid rising tensions in South China Sea
US troops massed at a strip of sand dunes on Luzon island’s northwest coast – around 400km (249 miles) south of Taiwan – let loose more than 50 live 155mm howitzer rounds at floating targets about 5km
Australia boosts Philippine military ties as South China Sea tensions rise
Australia has agreed to strengthen its security cooperation with the United States, Japan and the Philippines. Analysts say the move is a response to China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. China's ambitions in the South China Sea continue to alarm Australia, its Indo-Pacific allies and the United States.
US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen defense cooperation amid South China Sea tensions
Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines met in Hawaii to deepen cooperation amid concerns over China's activities in the South China Sea.
Australia boosts ties with Philippine military as South China Sea tensions rise
Australia has agreed to boost its security cooperations with the United States, Japan and the Philippines, in response to China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, reported Voice of America (VOA).
Japan, 3 nations concerned with China's 'dangerous' actions at sea
HONOLULU (Kyodo) -- The defense ministers of Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines on Thursday expressed ...
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FM's China visit to offer chance for improved relations
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul’s visit to China, preceding an envisaged trilateral summit involving South Korea, Japan and ...
Philippines drawn into US network of anti-China alliances
A meeting of the defence chiefs of the US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines is another significant step in Washington’s ...
Indian Navy announces operational deployment to South China Sea
Indian Navy has started an operational deployment in the contested waters of the South China Sea. Two warships INS Delhi and ...
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China plans to develop ‘floating nuclear plants’ in South China Sea
The Washington Post reports that China plans to develop floating nuclear plants that could power military facilities in the ...
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US-Japan-Philippines alliance adds to Beijing’s challenges in East and South China Seas
“For years, it was easier for Japan to pursue these two goals, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to continue as the balance of power has shifted in the favour of China.” South China ...