India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea
8 months ago

India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea

The Hindu  

In March 2024, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, articulated, in a joint statement during his visit to Manila, India’s full support for the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty. Both these statements are part of an evolving approach that signals a departure from India’s earlier more cautionary and neutral position vis-à-vis the South China Sea. China’s assertive posture and territorial claims in the South China Sea and along India’s land border have substantially disruptive implications for regional stability. The ASEAN factor New Delhi’s strategic recalibration has been driven by a recognition of the South China Sea’s critical importance to regional security and the global maritime order. This stance, while rooted in India’s principled foreign policy approach, also indirectly challenges China’s expansive territorial claims and activities in the South China Sea and reflects India’s positioning of itself as a responsible stakeholder committed to regional stability and security.

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How maritime trade has become a tool of diplomacy and deterrence
2 weeks, 5 days ago

How maritime trade has become a tool of diplomacy and deterrence

Firstpost  

As the geopolitical landscape shifts, particularly in contested waters such as the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, the role of navies as guardians of trade and deterrents of conflict is being redefined The Indian Ocean is a pivotal geopolitical nexus, serving as a bridge between the East and the West and a vital conduit for global trade and …

South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China

Firstpost  

The US and its allies are working together to stand up to China’s actions in the South China Sea The South China Sea remains a major area of geopolitical tension, as China faces mounting pressure from the US and its Indo-Pacific allies. As the Biden administration continues to bolster security and defence cooperation across the region, it is evident that …

India-China: Tactical détente, strategic differences
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India-China: Tactical détente, strategic differences

Firstpost  

A new phase of high-level India-China dialogue has been unlocked following the October 21, 2024, agreement on border patrolling. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, along with both nations’ foreign and defence ministers, have held meetings since then, with the ministers’ talks concluding just last week. Prime Minister Modi’s characterisation of the relationship with China as “important and …

Malaysia’s Meek South China Sea Approach
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Malaysia’s Meek South China Sea Approach

The Diplomat  

On August 29, the Philippine Daily Inquirer published a report that shot the long-simmering South China Sea disputes to the top of the domestic political agenda in Malaysia. In the note, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed “serious concern” and “strong dissatisfaction” over Malaysia’s oil and gas exploration activities near Luconia Shoals. Describing the leaking of the note as a …

Philippines shifts focus from insurgency to maritime defence against China
1 month ago

Philippines shifts focus from insurgency to maritime defence against China

Firstpost  

The ongoing Biden administration is strengthening its military alliances in the Indo-Pacific region to counterbalance China’s growing influence. Philippine Navy Ship Ramon Alcaraz PS16 deploy rubber boats as they prepare to seize an island from foreign forces during a Philippine military multi-service joint exercise on Wednesday Nov. 6, 2024 at Loaita island locally called Kota island at the disputed South …

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights
1 month, 1 week ago

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights

China Daily  

China firmly opposes the Philippines' recent actions and comments related to the South China Sea, as they severely violated China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, a defense spokesman said on Friday. Zhang said that the Philippines side, in collusion with external countries, carries out frequent military exercises in the South China Sea to sow discord and provoke confrontation. "Such acts …

Manila will harm itself if it acts as a reckless pawn for external forces
1 month, 1 week ago

Manila will harm itself if it acts as a reckless pawn for external forces

China Daily  

The Chinese government has always exercised restraint in handling its disputes with other countries in the South China Sea, advocating dialogue and negotiation to resolve differences. That is why China released on Sunday the baselines for the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Island in the South China Sea in a bid to counter infringements by the Philippines. In a solemn …

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights
1 month, 1 week ago

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights

China Daily  

China firmly opposes the Philippines' recent actions and comments related to the South China Sea, as they severely violated China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, a defense spokesman said on Friday. Zhang said that the Philippines side, in collusion with external countries, carries out frequent military exercises in the South China Sea to sow discord and provoke confrontation. "Such acts …

China publishes new details of its sweeping claims to South China Sea in row over Philippine law
1 month, 1 week ago

China publishes new details of its sweeping claims to South China Sea in row over Philippine law

The Independent  

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China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines
1 month, 1 week ago

China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims. Both China and the Philippines claim Scarborough Shoal and other outcroppings in the South China Sea. A 2016 ruling by an international arbitration court found that most Chinese …

India's cautious optimism on China's Galwan withdrawal hinges on the implementation of the agreement
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's cautious optimism on China's Galwan withdrawal hinges on the implementation of the agreement

Live Mint  

India's relations with China come to an end with a deal to disengage militarily and resolve issues in the Himalayan border areas. The agreement, if implemented seriously, could be the first step towards better ties between the two countries. However, it is important to be cautious and not let optimism overpower caution in the short term.

Transforming Ties: India's Evolving Foreign Policy Towards China and Other Neighbours
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Transforming Ties: India's Evolving Foreign Policy Towards China and Other Neighbours

Firstpost  

India's evolving foreign policy towards China and other neighbors is evident in the recent development of a significant agreement between the two countries on a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. This move signifies India's ability to adapt its foreign policy to suit changing circumstances and prioritize its interests, despite facing challenges from China's assertive posture. The agreement also highlights …

The Philippines-China-Vietnam Triangle and Limits of the ‘Friends and Enemies’ Maxim
2 months ago

The Philippines-China-Vietnam Triangle and Limits of the ‘Friends and Enemies’ Maxim

The Diplomat  

Vietnam and the Philippines have bolstered their maritime ties in the hope of strengthening deterrence against Chinese coercion in the South China Sea. The different approaches of the two sides was reflected in a Facebook post on August 30, from which the Philippine president cut a message thanking Vietnam “for supporting the Arbitral Award” – a reference to Manila’s 2016 …

S. China Sea disputes still 'manageable'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

S. China Sea disputes still 'manageable'

China Daily  

The South China Sea is the world's busiest, most prosperous and most open sea, with freedom of navigation and overflight for ships and aircraft fully guaranteed, a report released on Friday showed. According to the report, citing public statistics, nearly 500,000 commercial vessels pass through the South China Sea annually, with approximately 40 percent of global trade passing through the …

S. China Sea disputes still 'manageable'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

S. China Sea disputes still 'manageable'

China Daily  

By Jiang Chenglong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-28 07:20 Ren'ai Reef. The South China Sea is the world's busiest, most prosperous and most open sea, with freedom of navigation and overflight for ships and aircraft fully guaranteed, a report released on Friday showed. According to the report, citing public statistics, nearly 500,000 commercial vessels pass through the South China …

Can China and the Philippines Save Their South China Sea Understanding?
3 months ago

Can China and the Philippines Save Their South China Sea Understanding?

The Diplomat  

After 18 months of intensifying incidents and an acrimonious diplomatic charade, China and the Philippines announced in July an understanding on Second Thomas Shoal, currently the most fiercely disputed feature of the Spratly Islands – and immediately contradicted each other as to what they have agreed upon. China insists the Philippines accepted two conditions for Philippine resupply missions to Second …

India, Philippines to review defence ties, months after New Delhi supplies Brahmos missiles to Filipino military
3 months, 1 week ago

India, Philippines to review defence ties, months after New Delhi supplies Brahmos missiles to Filipino military

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, India and the Philippines will carry out a comprehensive review of their defence and strategic partnership on Wednesday with a focus on ramping up military ties against the backdrop of mutual concern over China's aggressive posturing in the South China Sea. India, Philippines to review defence ties, months after New Delhi supplies Brahmos missiles to Filipino military The …

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before

Firstpost  

There is hardly any clarity on what China wants — whether Beijing aims to amicably settle the boundary issues and make further progress in trade and cultural ties or if it seeks to encroach on India’s territory On April 10, 2024, amidst the high-pitched and polarising campaign for the upcoming national elections in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a …

US forces ready with a ‘range of options’ to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US forces ready with a ‘range of options’ to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says

Associated Press  

BAGUIO, Philippines — American forces are ready with a “range of options” to deal with increasing acts of aggression in the disputed South China Sea if ordered to carry them out jointly and after consultations with treaty ally the Philippines, a U.S. admiral said Thursday. In response to a question, Paparo repeated that the U.S. military is open, after treaty …

Japan butting into disputes with malice: China Daily editorial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan butting into disputes with malice: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The Chinese embassy in the Philippines on Thursday said it has issued a diplomatic note of protest to the Japanese embassy in the Philippines over what it called "irresponsible remarks" by the Japanese ambassador over a recent collision between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels in the waters of Xianbin Reef. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya said the …

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. military is open to consultations about escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday amid a spike in hostilities between Beijing and Manila in the disputed waters. Asked if the U.S. military would consider escorting Philippine ships delivering food and other supplies to Filipino forces in …

China’s actions in South China Sea patently illegal, Philippine Defence Ministry says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s actions in South China Sea patently illegal, Philippine Defence Ministry says

The Hindu  

China's actions in the South China Sea are "patently illegal", the Philippines' defence secretary said on Monday following a clash in disputed waters on Sunday over what Manila said was a resupply mission for fishermen. Manila's South China Sea task force accused Chinese vessels of ramming and using water canons near Sabina shoal against a Philippine fisheries vessel transporting food, …

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea
4 months ago

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea

China Daily  

By Prime Sarmiento in Hong Kong | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-08-21 14:07 The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the US administration and some of its allies to stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea and demanded the Philippine authorities to observe bilateral arrangement with China. It went on to reaffirm that "Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines …

Why India needs to balance security concerns with neighbours’ sovereign considerations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why India needs to balance security concerns with neighbours’ sovereign considerations

Firstpost  

A recent news report that a Chinese research vessel was heading for a third port-call in Maldives this calendar year went mostly unnoticed in India. In terms of India’s ever-expanding security concerns viz China, a ‘research vessel’ is as good as a ‘spy ship’ with capabilities for satellite-search and underwater research for both viscosity and mineral deposits, among others. Among …

Sea lines of communication passing through South China Sea critical for peace in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sea lines of communication passing through South China Sea critical for peace in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

Vientiane, The sea lines of communication passing through the South China Sea are critical for peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday, as he called substantive and effective code of conduct to secure them. Sea lines of communication passing through South China Sea critical for peace in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar Addressing the 14th …

Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian top diplomats on Saturday condemned violence in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war and urged for “practical” means to defuse rising tensions in the South China Sea during the last of the three-day regional talks with allies including the U.S., Russia and China. In a joint statement issued at the end of the talks, the bloc said …

Malaysia: A fulcrum for a new improved ASEAN-India-China strategic relationship?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Malaysia: A fulcrum for a new improved ASEAN-India-China strategic relationship?

Hindustan Times  

Major trade supply chains stand disrupted with conflicts that continue to persist around the world. Geographically, its constituent states straddle two of the most significant global trade routes, that of the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. While it is a vital shipping route carrying trillions of dollars in cargo that acts as a gateway to the Indian Ocean, …

Germany’s Defense Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Is a Balancing Act
5 months ago

Germany’s Defense Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Is a Balancing Act

The Diplomat  

On May 7, the German Navy kicked off its second Indo-Pacific deployment. The deployment is another step Germany is taking to increase its engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, showcasing its commitments to its regional partners, including India, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan. In 2023 Germany released its first-ever National Security Strategy, which reiterated that the Indo-Pacific “remains of special significance …

Beijing's South China Sea agreement with the Philippines signals Xi Jinping's softening stance due to economic struggle
5 months ago

Beijing's South China Sea agreement with the Philippines signals Xi Jinping's softening stance due to economic struggle

ABC  

China and the Philippines have reached a temporary agreement on the South China Sea, indicating a potential softening in Beijing's diplomatic stance. The comprehensive reform plan, which covers economic, governance, military, and security aspects, calls for China's party, government, and military to "walk the path of peaceful development" and "firmly pursue an independent and peaceful foreign policy". The blueprint, which …

Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute
5 months ago

Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute

Al Jazeera  

Philippine president makes remarks as Beijing and Manila announce a provisional deal to defuse tensions at the Second Thomas Shoal. Without naming China, Marcos said the Philippines will address challenges to its territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea, known as the West Philippine Sea in Manila, by asserting “our rights and interests in the same fair and pacific way …

China and the Philippines announce deal aimed at stopping clashes at fiercely disputed shoal
5 months ago

China and the Philippines announce deal aimed at stopping clashes at fiercely disputed shoal

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — China and the Philippines reached a deal they hope will end confrontations at the most fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine government said Sunday. The Philippines occupies Second Thomas Shoal but China also claims it, and increasingly hostile clashes at sea have sparked fears of larger conflicts that could involve the United States. …

China and the Philippines reach deal in effort to stop clashes at fiercely disputed shoal
5 months ago

China and the Philippines reach deal in effort to stop clashes at fiercely disputed shoal

LA Times  

A member of the Philippine Coast Guard holds flags during the arrival of a Chinese naval training ship for a goodwill visit to Manila in June 2023. China and the Philippines reached a deal they hope will end confrontations at the most fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine government said Sunday. Chinese coast guard and other …

China and the Philippines hold crucial talks after chaotic confrontation in disputed South China Sea
5 months, 3 weeks ago

China and the Philippines hold crucial talks after chaotic confrontation in disputed South China Sea

The Hindu  

China and the Philippines held a crucial meeting on July 2 to try and ease escalating tensions following their worst confrontation in the disputed South China Sea that sparked fears of a wider conflict that could involve Manila’s ally, the United States. Philippine Foreign Undersecretary Theresa Lazaro told her Chinese counterpart, Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong, “that the Philippines will …

In China vs Philippines, India backs Manila on tension over South China Sea
5 months, 3 weeks ago

In China vs Philippines, India backs Manila on tension over South China Sea

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday backed the Philippines amid a flaring of tensions in the South China Sea over China’s aggressive actions in recent weeks, saying New Delhi opposes destabilising actions that seek to change the status quo by force. A Philippines navy personnel was severely injured when China’s coast guard seized two Filipino ships on a resupply mission to …

China fears spark Indian race for cobalt in contested ocean waters
6 months ago

China fears spark Indian race for cobalt in contested ocean waters

Al Jazeera  

India has sought rights to explore an underwater cobalt-rich mountain. The urgency behind India’s application comes from fears over China’s presence in the Indian Ocean, at a time when the world’s second-largest economy already dominates the global cobalt supply chain, Indian officials and analysts told Al Jazeera. But while evaluating India’s application, the ISA found that Afanasy Nikitin Seamount lies …

U.S. renews warning it's obligated to defend the Philippines after its new clash with China at sea
6 months ago

U.S. renews warning it's obligated to defend the Philippines after its new clash with China at sea

The Hindu  

The U.S. renewed a warning on Tuesday that it’s obligated to defend its close treaty ally a day after Filipino navy personnel were injured and their supply boats damaged in one of the most serious confrontations between the Philippines and China in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, officials said. Mr. Campbell reaffirmed that the 1951 Mutual Defence …

US renews warning it's obligated to defend the Philippines after its new clash with China at sea
6 months ago

US renews warning it's obligated to defend the Philippines after its new clash with China at sea

The Independent  

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Global Express Exclusive | Will China spark the next world war? | Part 2
6 months ago

Global Express Exclusive | Will China spark the next world war? | Part 2

New Indian Express  

This week we have a very unusual guest in Dr David Passig, aka the Futurist, the ‘man who saw tomorrow ‘ Prof Passig who teaches at Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel, and is a best-selling author not only saw and predicted the cataclysmic 9/11, connecting the dots that no one had thought to, but also unsurprisingly, predicted the current conflict that …

China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive
6 months ago

China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive

The Hindu  

A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on June 17, China’s coast guard said, in the latest flare-up of escalating territorial disputes that have sparked alarm. The Philippines says the shoal falls within its internationally recognized exclusive economic zone and often cites a 2016 international arbitration ruling invalidating …

China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive
6 months ago

China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive

Associated Press  

TAIPEI — A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Monday, China’s coast guard said, in the latest flare-up of escalating territorial disputes that have sparked alarm. The Philippines says the shoal falls within its internationally recognized exclusive economic zone and often cites a 2016 international arbitration ruling …

China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision
6 months ago

China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision

Al Jazeera  

In the latest incident in the waters disputed by China and the Philippines, two vessels collided. The Chinese statement claimed that a Philippine supply ship ignored repeated “solemn warnings,” and instead proceeded to “dangerously and unprofessionally” approach the Chinese coast guard vessel leading to the collision. Beijing accused the Philippine ship of “illegally breaking into the sea near Ren’ai Reef …

New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea

Raw Story  

New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which it can detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea, where neighbours and the G7 have accused Beijing of intimidation and coercion. “Enforcement would be highly escalatory and detrimental to regional peace and security.” The official said Washington “unequivocally rejects” China’s “sweeping and unlawful maritime claims” in the …

Philippines Seeks UN Recognition for South China Sea Seabed
6 months, 1 week ago

Philippines Seeks UN Recognition for South China Sea Seabed

Deccan Chronicle  

Manila: The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of its undersea continental seabed in the South China Sea, where it would have the exclusive right to exploit resources, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Saturday, in a move that rejects China’s vast territorial claims to the region. The Philippine government submitted information to the …

Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent  

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Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of its undersea continental seabed in the South China Sea, where it would have the exclusive right to exploit resources, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Saturday, in a move that rejects China’s vast territorial claims to the region. The Philippine government submitted information …

China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging China’s claim. New maritime rules issued by China that allow its coastguard to detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea have taken effect – but their international legitimacy is being questioned by neighbouring countries. “Foreign ships that have illegally entered China’s territorial waters …

Exploiting China's goodwill and tolerance leads to nowhere
7 months ago

Exploiting China's goodwill and tolerance leads to nowhere

China Daily  

Some Philippine politicians have been actively provoking China in issues related to the South China Sea regardless of continuous restraint and goodwill from China. As noted by Rod Kapunan, a columnist for Philippine newspaper Manila Standard, the latest provocation is "one of the most cynical displays of opportunistic exploitation of the Filipino poor by the U.S.-Filipino proxy clique for the …

Exploiting China's goodwill and tolerance leads to nowhere
7 months ago

Exploiting China's goodwill and tolerance leads to nowhere

China Daily  

Some Philippine politicians have been actively provoking China in issues related to the South China Sea regardless of continuous restraint and goodwill from China. As noted by Rod Kapunan, a columnist for Philippine newspaper Manila Standard, the latest provocation is "one of the most cynical displays of opportunistic exploitation of the Filipino poor by the U.S.-Filipino proxy clique for the …

Indian Navy Flexes Muscle In South China Sea With Three Warships Amid China-Philippines Tussle
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Navy Flexes Muscle In South China Sea With Three Warships Amid China-Philippines Tussle

Hindustan Times  

Indian Navy Flexes Muscle In South China Sea With Three Warships Amid China-Philippines Tussle India will deploy three warships in the South China Sea amid ongoing tensions between China and the Philippines. The Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet has made operational deployments of three of its ships: INS Delhi, INS Shakti, and INS Kiltan. Watch NATIONAL NEWS #indiannavy #southchinasea #china #india …

US, Philippines' strongest ever message to Xi Jinping: Blow up ship during drills in South China Sea I VIDEO – India TV
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US, Philippines' strongest ever message to Xi Jinping: Blow up ship during drills in South China Sea I VIDEO – India TV

India TV News  

US and Philippine forces, backed by an Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft, unleashed a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes on Wednesday and sank a mock enemy ship as part of large war drills in and near the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing. Marcos has ordered his military to shift its focus to external defence …

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