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Philippine Commander Denies ‘Deal’ Over South China Sea Shoal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippine Commander Denies ‘Deal’ Over South China Sea Shoal

The Diplomat  

On May 22, a Philippine Navy commander denied forging a “new deal” with the Chinese government to de-escalate tensions over a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, breaking his silence for the first time since leaving his post in early May. Let us be united against this false narrative.” The recording in question was released by the Chinese Embassy …

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Second Thomas Shoal | A symbol of defiance
10 months ago

Second Thomas Shoal | A symbol of defiance

The Hindu  

Lying in the waters around the Spratly Islands, a derelict ship at the Second Thomas Shoal has become a symbol of the Philippines’ defiance in the hotly contested South China Sea. China’s claims China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, including the Second Thomas Shoal, based on the historical and controversial Nine-dash line. The distance between Mischief …

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U.S. Navy says guided-missile destroyer conducted navigational rights mission in South China Sea
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. Navy says guided-missile destroyer conducted navigational rights mission in South China Sea

The Hindu  

The United States Navy said its USS guided-missile destroyer Milius asserted a navigational rights and freedoms mission in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands on April 10. In response, the Southern Theatre Command of China’s People’s Liberation Army said in a statement that the Chinese military followed and monitored U.S. destroyer USS Milius’s movements in the Spratly Islands. …

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US Navy challenges Beijing in South China Sea amid Taiwan tension; PLAN responds
1 year, 9 months ago

US Navy challenges Beijing in South China Sea amid Taiwan tension; PLAN responds

India TV News  

US-China tension: In a major development, the US Navy destroyer sailed close to one of the most crucial man-made and Chinese-controlled islands in the South China Sea on Monday. US says it is free to sail In a statement released on Monday, the US Navy’s 7th Fleet said the US Naby engaged in normal operations within 12 nautical miles of …

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Australian warships challenged by Chinese military near heavily fortified Spratly Islands
2 years, 1 month ago

Australian warships challenged by Chinese military near heavily fortified Spratly Islands

ABC  

Two Australian warships were closely tracked by the Chinese military last month as they passed some of Beijing's most heavily fortified islands in the South China Sea, as part of a joint show of force with the US and Japanese navies. Key points: HMAS Hobart and HMAS Stalwart were challenged by the PLA in waters claimed by China The Defence …

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China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach
2 years, 3 months ago

China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A Chinese scientific ship bristling with surveillance equipment docked in a Sri Lankan port. Those ships “largely appeared almost overnight” after China constructed port infrastructure a few years ago on the artificial islands it built in the Spratlys that could be used for resupply, Poling said. “Because they are ostensibly civilian fishing vessels, navies’ ships are unable to …

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Sharp jump in US Navy transits to counter China under Trump
3 years, 9 months ago

Sharp jump in US Navy transits to counter China under Trump

The Independent  

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South China Sea: US steps up challenges to Spratly Islands in freedom of navigation operation
3 years, 10 months ago

South China Sea: US steps up challenges to Spratly Islands in freedom of navigation operation

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — A US Navy warship sailed by islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the second such sailing in as many weeks, as the Biden administration steps up the US’ military presence in the disputed waters. “This freedom of navigation operation upheld the rights, freedoms and lawful uses of the sea recognized in …

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South China Sea: US declares ‘most’ of China’s maritime claims illegal
4 years, 5 months ago

South China Sea: US declares ‘most’ of China’s maritime claims illegal

CNN  

CNN — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday announced a formal rejection of “most” of China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea, the latest in the escalation between Washington and Beijing. “That helps partners like Vietnam and the Philippines, and it’s going to put pressure on other countries – the Europeans, for instance – to get off …

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