South China Sea

Taiwan Says Detects 59 Chinese Aircraft Around Island

Taiwan detected 59 Chinese aircraft around the self-ruled island, the defense ministry said Tuesday, the highest tally since a record in October and days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called China a "foreign hostile force".

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Indonesia and Vietnam Agree to Upgrade Strategic Ties

Indonesia and Vietnam agreed to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership as the Southeast Asian allies' leaders met in Jakarta.

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PH Navy Reports Drop in China’s Coercive Military Actions During Joint Drills

China’s coercive military actions in the West Philippine Sea have consistently decreased as Manila conducts joint maritime drills with allied nations.

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China’s New Submarine Could Target Typhon Missiles in Philippines: Report

China’s latest attack submarine is being prepared to neutralize America’s medium-range missile defense systems deployed in the Indo-Pacific.

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Japan, Philippines Deepening Ties in ‘Severe’ Security Environment

An "increasingly severe" security environment has made deepening security ties with the Philippines a necessity, Japan's defense chief said Monday after a meeting with his counterpart in Manila.

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Australia Monitors ‘Unusual’ Presence of Chinese Warships

Australia was Thursday monitoring the "unusual" presence of three Chinese warships sailing off its eastern coast, the defense minister said.

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Philippine Coast Guard Slams ‘Dangerous’ China Helicopter Maneuvers

The Philippine Coast Guard condemned "dangerous" maneuvers by a Chinese Navy helicopter Tuesday as it flew within three meters (10 feet) of a surveillance flight carrying a group of journalists over the contested Scarborough Shoal.

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Japan Eyes Drone Exports Amid Asian Allies’ Interest

Countries under Japan’s Official Security Program (OSA) have expressed interest in Tokyo’s dual-use drones, prompting the East Asian country to explore exporting them.

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Australia Accuses China Fighter Jet of ‘Unsafe’ Conduct Above South China Sea

Australia said a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of “unsafe” military conduct.

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US-Japan South China Sea Statement ‘Attacks and Smears China’: Beijing

Beijing said on Monday that a joint statement by the United States and Japan condemning its "provocative activities" in the contested South China Sea "attacks and smears" China.

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