For Manila, Beijing's pursuit of the heavens is leaving a worrying trail of debris - and diplomatic challenges - back on Earth The skies above Hainan lit up on Tuesday as China launched a Long March 8A rocket,
Japan’s expanded military ties with the Philippines are a logical progression of its ties to the United States.
Tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have been making more headlines in 2025 after escalating alarmingly last year. Some other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),
China's activity in the contested South China Sea is "hindering" Filipino companies from exploring natural resources in the region, Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said during a talk at Chatham House in London on Tuesday.
A Philippine plane warned a Chinese military helicopter over the South China Sea that it was "flying too close," as tension between the U.S. ally and Beijing soars.
Disputed South China Sea airspace that Beijing claims as its own falls within Manila’s Exclusive Economic Zone, where the Philippines and other countries enjoy freedom of overflight.
China says Taiwan drills 'routine'
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Philippines to hold large military drills as China tensions simmer
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China says Taiwan drills 'routine', as Taipei details surge in military activity
China Toughens Tone on Taiwan, Announces Military Drills
A top of Chinese official has unveiled stronger language on Taiwan that could signal greater efforts to intimidate the self-ruled democracy, as Beijing announced military exercises near the island. Wang Huning urged China to "shape the inevitable reunification of the motherland" - a phrase highlighted on Chinese state news outlets and social media.
The visit of France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, follows joint combat drills with Filipino forces, a move likely to antagonise China.
Vessel being built in Wuhan, designed to carry advanced hypersonic missiles, could serve as deterrent, according to semi-official magazine.
The US has accused China of “unsafe and irresponsible” action during a close encounter between a PLA helicopter and a Philippine plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday,
Former Chinese deputy foreign minister Fu Ying says Beijing will not accept occupation of a World War II-era ship that Manila grounded in the area.
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