Philippines, US simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines, US simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games

Al Jazeera  

The annual Balikatan joint military exercises conclude on Friday after weeks of live fire drills and new weapons deployments. Laoag, Philippines – Troops from the United States and the Philippines have launched Javelin missiles and fired howitzers to simulate repelling a maritime invasion along the coast of the South China Sea, in a show of force capping joint war games held in China’s maritime back yard. They capped the largest ever Balikatan, or “shoulder-to-shoulder,” joint military exercises between US and Philippine troops, cementing a dramatic policy shift that has seen Washington and Manila become close allies since Ferdinand Marcos Jr became president in 2022. While the US and Philippine militaries would not name their adversaries, this year’s exercises were concentrated around the northern and western shores of the Philippines — close to the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait. The US and Philippine militaries also used a hovercraft to land a HIMARS missile system on the western island of Palawan, close to contested areas of the South China Sea.

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China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system
1 day, 19 hours ago

China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system

Al Jazeera  

The Philippines has announced plans to buy the United States’ Typhon missile system, triggering China to warn of an impending “arms race” in the Asia Pacific region. Philippine military chief Lieutenant-General Roy Galido said on Monday that the country would acquire the mid-range missile system, already deployed by the US army on its territory for annual joint military exercises, “for …

Manila's move threatens regional peace
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manila's move threatens regional peace

China Daily  

Editor's note: The deployment of the US' Typhon missile system in the Philippines has raised widespread concerns, with critics arguing that such a weapon system far exceeds the defense requirements of Manila and, instead, risks escalating tensions in the South China Sea, while serving the US' geopolitical interests at the expense of regional peace. An open attempt to disrupt regional …

Manila's move threatens regional peace
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manila's move threatens regional peace

China Daily  

Editor's note: The deployment of the US' Typhon missile system in the Philippines has raised widespread concerns, with critics arguing that such a weapon system far exceeds the defense requirements of Manila and, instead, risks escalating tensions in the South China Sea, while serving the US' geopolitical interests at the expense of regional peace. An open attempt to disrupt regional …

Manila's move threatens regional peace
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manila's move threatens regional peace

China Daily  

Editor's note: The deployment of the US' Typhon missile system in the Philippines has raised widespread concerns, with critics arguing that such a weapon system far exceeds the defense requirements of Manila and, instead, risks escalating tensions in the South China Sea, while serving the US' geopolitical interests at the expense of regional peace. An open attempt to disrupt regional …

Manila's move threatens regional peace
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manila's move threatens regional peace

China Daily  

Editor's note: The deployment of the US' Typhon missile system in the Philippines has raised widespread concerns, with critics arguing that such a weapon system far exceeds the defense requirements of Manila and, instead, risks escalating tensions in the South China Sea, while serving the US' geopolitical interests at the expense of regional peace. An open attempt to disrupt regional …

Philippines shifts focus from insurgency to maritime defence against China
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is ludicrous of the Philippine military chief to repeatedly demand that China pay damages for and return the rifles seized during a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine personnel in the South China Sea in June. The China Coast Guard has been warning Philippine vessels not to make provocative moves or venture into the waters around China's islands every time …

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is ludicrous of the Philippine military chief to repeatedly demand that China pay damages for and return the rifles seized during a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine personnel in the South China Sea in June. The China Coast Guard has been warning Philippine vessels not to make provocative moves or venture into the waters around China's islands every time …

Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea

The Independent  

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US missile deployment to Philippines 'incredibly important' for combat readiness, US general says
2 months ago

US missile deployment to Philippines 'incredibly important' for combat readiness, US general says

The Independent  

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Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea
3 months, 1 week ago

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Hindustan Times  

MANILA -Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast Asian nation in its maritime disputes with China. MARCH 20 - China says the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after U.S. Secretary …

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea
3 months, 1 week ago

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Hindustan Times  

MANILA, Sept 12 - Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast Asian nation in its maritime disputes with China. MARCH 20 - China says the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, …

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia

The Hindu  

China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine. It said the naval and air drills aimed to improve strategic cooperation between the two countries and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.” The notice also said …

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine. It said the naval and air drills aimed to improve strategic cooperation between the two countries and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.” The notice …

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 …

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 …

Philippines Urges China To Halt 'Provocative And Dangerous' Actions After Flare Incidents
4 months ago

Philippines Urges China To Halt 'Provocative And Dangerous' Actions After Flare Incidents

News 18  

The Philippines called on Beijing on Saturday to “immediately cease all provocative and dangerous actions” after accusing it of “unjustifiably” deploying flares from China occupied Subi Reef on Aug. 22 while a Manila aircraft was conducting patrols. The same aircraft also “faced harassment” from a Chinese jet fighter while it was conducting a surveillance flight near Scarborough Shoal on Aug. …

Philippines says China was `dramatically’ alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north
4 months, 1 week ago

Philippines says China was `dramatically’ alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — China expressed its “very dramatic” alarm over a mid-range missile system that the U.S. military recently deployed to the Philippines, and warned it could destabilize the region. Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, expressed China’s concern over the U.S. mid-range missile deployment to the Philippines during their talks last month in Laos …

Philippines says China was `dramatically' alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north
4 months, 1 week ago

Philippines says China was `dramatically' alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north

The Independent  

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Philippines protests Chinese air force jets’ firing of flares in the path of patrol plane
4 months, 1 week ago

Philippines protests Chinese air force jets’ firing of flares in the path of patrol plane

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government said Tuesday it has filed a diplomatic protest against Beijing after Chinese jets flew dangerously close and fired a volley of flares in the path of a Philippine air force patrol plane over a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said over the weekend that the actions by …

Manila should be wary of being a play piece: China Daily editorial
4 months, 1 week ago

Manila should be wary of being a play piece: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

On Saturday, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said in an official release that it had warned off a Philippine aircraft, which had illegally entered the airspace over China's Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. That four-nation military exercise, one among a slew of exercises the Philippines conducted with non-regional countries in 10 days near disputed …

Philippines, Vietnam historic joint drills and South China Sea conundrum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines, Vietnam historic joint drills and South China Sea conundrum

Firstpost  

The August 9 drill is the first of its kind between these two nations, which are apparently most vocal against the growing Chinese dominance in the South China Sea China has historically considered itself a ‘middle kingdom’, showcasing its self-perceived image of a centre shining over the surrounding area. The August 9 drill is the first of its kind between …

PLA has South China Sea showboating of US and some of its allies under control: China Daily editorial
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PLA has South China Sea showboating of US and some of its allies under control: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Australia, Canada, the Philippines and the United States began a two-day air and naval exercise on Wednesday in disputed waters in the South China Sea. Samuel Paparo, who heads the US "Indo-Pacific" Command, said in a joint statement that the maneuvers were to uphold "unhindered" passage in the South China Sea, and the four nations "stand together to address common …

US, Australia, Canada, Philippines stage naval and air force maneuvers in disputed South China Sea
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US, Australia, Canada, Philippines stage naval and air force maneuvers in disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The United States, Australia, Canada and the Philippines held air and naval maneuvers Wednesday in a show of force that they said aimed to promote the rule of law in the disputed South China Sea, where China has increasingly asserted its territorial claims. A Philippine navy spokesperson, Rear Adm. Roy Trinidad, said the exercises were not directed …

Australia joins defence exercise in contested South China Sea after Philippines deal with China to ease tensions
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia joins defence exercise in contested South China Sea after Philippines deal with China to ease tensions

ABC  

Australia will join another combined military drill in the contested waters of the South China Sea, where there have been a series of increasingly dangerous confrontations between China and the Philippines. It's not clear exactly where the operation will take place, but the countries said it would occur "within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone" — a clear indication it will …

Beijing, Manila and allies, launch drills near South China Sea flashpoint
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing, Manila and allies, launch drills near South China Sea flashpoint

Al Jazeera  

Chinese military buzzes contested Scarborough Shoal, as Philippines runs war games with US and other Western allies. China’s military has launched military drills near disputed waters in the South China Sea. The Southern Theatre Command said on Wednesday that it had carried out air and sea combat patrols “near Huangyan Island” – the Chinese name for the Scarborough Shoal – …

Vietnam’s coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vietnam’s coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea. As the host’s coast guard personnel waved Philippine and …

US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea, where hostilities have flared
5 months, 1 week ago

US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea, where hostilities have flared

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The United States on Friday renewed its call on China to stop its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, saying a broader web of security alliances has emerged to preserve the rule of law in the disputed waters. In the worst confrontation so far, Chinese coast guard personnel armed with knives, spears and an axe aboard …

Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over China
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over China

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Japan and the Philippines signed a key defense pact Monday allowing the deployment of Japanese forces for joint drills in the Southeast Asian nation that came under brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now building an alliance with Tokyo as both face an increasingly assertive China. In Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said …

Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Top defense and foreign affairs officials of Japan and the Philippines will meet in Manila next month to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional concerns, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday at a time of escalating concerns over China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea. Marcos said last year that the proposed defense pact …

Philippines says it won’t back down, but won’t start a war, after clash with Chinese Coast Guard
6 months ago

Philippines says it won’t back down, but won’t start a war, after clash with Chinese Coast Guard

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The president of the Philippines said Sunday his country would not yield to “any foreign power” after Chinese forces injured Filipino navy personnel and damaged at least two military boats with machetes, axes and hammers in a clash in the disputed South China Sea, but added the Philippines would never instigate a war. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. …

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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Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Sweden’s defense chief has expressed alarm over Beijing’s repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, saying such actions threaten global security, undermine stability and underscore the need to invest “for our security and freedom.” Defense Minister Pål Jonson spoke Thursday night in a diplomatic reception in Manila for Sweden’s national day after meeting …

US destabilizing factor in Asia-Pacific: China Daily editorial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US destabilizing factor in Asia-Pacific: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

US soldiers operate the 155mm and 105mm Howitzers during a live fire exercise in the annual joint military exercises between US and Philippine troops called "Balikatan" or shoulder-to-shoulder, at Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, May 6, 2024. The provocative steps the US has taken include staging more frequent and increasingly sophisticated military exercises in the South China Sea and its incessant …

Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China’s opposition
7 months ago

Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China’s opposition

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Friday, dismissing China’s criticisms of such moves as paranoia. Since territorial hostilities with China surged last year in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration has taken steps …

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea

Hindustan Times  

LAOAG, Philippines — U.S. and Philippine forces, backed by an Australian air force surveillance aircraft, unleashed a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes Wednesday and sank a mock enemy ship as part of largescale war drills in and near the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing. US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills …

U.S., Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S., Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea

The Hindu  

Military force from the United States, Australian and the Philippines launched a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes to sink a ship on May 8 as part of largescale war drills in waters facing the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing. Mr. Marcos has ordered his military to shift its focus to external defense from decades-long …

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

LAOAG, Philippines — U.S. and Philippine forces, backed by an Australian air force surveillance aircraft, unleashed a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes Wednesday and sank a mock enemy ship as part of largescale war drills in and near the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing. Marcos has ordered his military to shift its focus to …

US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent  

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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 …

US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan

Associated Press  

ITBAYAT, Philippines — U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts darted out of Black Hawk helicopters during combat drills Monday in the Philippines’ northernmost island town along the strategic Bashi Channel off southern Taiwan — a flashpoint in the military rivalry between Washington and Beijing. They come against the backdrop of China’s increasingly assertive actions in the disputed South China Sea, …

US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan

The Independent  

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Philippines won't raise South China Sea tensions, won't use water cannons I KNOW WHY
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines won't raise South China Sea tensions, won't use water cannons I KNOW WHY

India TV News  

In a major development, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday his country would not use water cannons or any offensive weapons in the South China Sea, a significant move that would ease tensions between the two nations. "If the Philippines truly wants to de-escalate the situation in the South China Sea, it should immediately stop sending ships. China …

The Philippines will only shoot itself in the foot: China Daily editorial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Philippines will only shoot itself in the foot: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is behaving roguishly by denying there was a gentleman's agreement between his predecessor and Beijing over the maritime disputes between the two countries. The Philippine government has announced that the "backward deal" between its predecessor and Beijing over the South China Sea issue is contrary to the national interests of the Philippines and is not …

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
8 months ago

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing. While the Philippine military maintains that the Balikatan — Tagalog for “shoulder-to-shoulder” — trainings are not directed at a particular country, some of their main conflict scenarios are set …

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
8 months ago

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent  

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China-Vietnam hotline sets example for handling of maritime disputes: China Daily editorial
8 months, 1 week ago

China-Vietnam hotline sets example for handling of maritime disputes: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

That China and Vietnam have agreed to establish a hotline between the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command and the Vietnamese navy reflects the strategic mutual trust that exists between the two countries. The latest development indicates that the two sides do not want their territorial disputes in the South China Sea to impinge on their friendly relations, as …

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