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South China Sea disputes
Upgraded Philippines-US Military Cooperation May Cause a Setback in China-Philippines Relations
By Nian Peng
Beijing is paying close attention to the rapid developments in the Philippines-U.S. alliance, and China is not happy with what it sees.
China, Philippines Open Bilateral ‘Consultative’ Talks in Manila
By Sebastian Strangio
Chinese officials took the opportunity to voice their opposition to a recent expansion of the U.S. military presence in the Philippine archipelago.
Philippines’ Marcos Defends Closer Security Relations With Washington
By Sebastian Strangio
The rapid warming of relations with the U.S. has prompted warnings from Beijing, and domestic political pushback.
Broadening the US-Philippines Alliance: EDCA Sites Are Just the Beginning
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Widening the aperture of collaboration can help meet evolving needs and respond to a more competitive strategic environment.
Why Don’t Malaysian Policymakers View China as a Threat?
By Emirza Adi Syailendra
For years, successive governments have believed that labeling China a threat would be a self-fulfilling act.
China, ASEAN to ‘Accelerate Consultations’ on South China Sea Code
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite promises from the Indonesian and Chinese foreign ministers, there is little reason to expect rapid progress on the long-awaited Code of Conduct.
Philippines Eyes South China Sea Patrols With US, Australia
By Jim Gomez and Edna Tarigan
Manila is seeking to shore up defense capabilities in the disputed South China Sea, even as China continues to stress negotiations on a Code of Conduct.
Philippines, US in Talks for Joint Patrols in South China Sea: Official
By Sebastian Strangio
A spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard said it was a "certainty” that joint patrols would resume in the near future.
Philippines Lodges Formal Protests With China Following Laser Incident
By Sebastian Strangio
As relations between Manila and Washington rapidly improve, Beijing is upping the intensity in disputed parts of the South China Sea.
Philippines Accuses Chinese Vessel of Using Laser Against Coast Guard
By Sebastian Strangio
The alleged incident took place close to Second Thomas Shoal in a disputed part of the South China Sea.
Philippine President Marcos Embarks on 4-Day Visit to Japan
By Sebastian Strangio
The trip will focus on strengthening longstanding economic relations and expanding the two nations' more recent cooperation on defense and security matters.
Philippine Coast Guard to Bolster Its South China Sea Presence
By Sebastian Strangio
The head of the PCG announced that it would increase sea patrols and overflights to defend the country's maritime claims.