Exclusive-US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment
The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional conflict,
Conflict between China, Philippines could involve U.S. and lead to a clash of superpowers
The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea.
Philippines Says China Firms Keen to Invest Despite Tensions
Chinese companies are still interested to invest in the Philippines despite the nations’ dispute in the South China Sea, a top Manila trade official said on Friday.
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Exclusive: US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise
The Typhon system, which can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets, was brought in for joint exercises earlier this year.
China urges US to pull out missile system
CHINA on Thursday called on the United States to remove a mid-range system deployed in the Philippines, following reports that said Washington has no plans to withdraw them. "We urge the relevant country to heed the call of countries in the region,
Philippines-China Tensions Escalate: Will U.S. Be Drawn Into This Conflict?
The recent withdrawal of the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, Teresa Magbanua, from Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea highlights China's success in blockading the area. Will the U.S. Be Drawn Into This Conflict?
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Parsing the Philippines’ ‘Pivot’ to China Under Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, right, is shown the way by Chinese President Xi Jinping before a signing ceremony in ...
US Ally Mounts Fresh Challenge to China at Disputed Territory
The Philippines' coast guard chief said withdrawal of the BRP Teresa Magbanua was unrelated to a recent round of talks with ...
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From Exile to Ambassador: How Philippines' Jaime Florcruz sees China's future
Philippine Ambassador Jaime FlorCruz, who spent 50 years in China after being exiled there in 1971, hopes that Beijing will ...
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America and the Philippines Should Call China’s Bluff
The tussle between the Philippines and China over rammed vessels is just the latest in a series of confrontations that many ...
German warships visit the Philippines amid its South China Sea clashes after angering Beijing by sailing through the Taiwan Strait
The German Navy ships recently passed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time in over 20 years, defying China's warnings ...
Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal
The Philippines is sending a new vessel to replace the coast guard ship Teresa Magbanua at Sabina Shoal in the South China ...
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China, Philippines to discuss South China Sea dispute amid clashes
As China is set to host bilateral talks with the Philippines this month, their South China Sea dispute is expanding from sea to air, increasing the risk of military confrontation, analysts warn.
Philippines Withdraws Ship From South China Sea Flashpoint
The Philippines said a Coast Guard vessel that was deployed at a South China Sea shoal whose ownership is in dispute with ...
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The Philippines prepares for high-end fighter operations
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is enhancing its tactical fighter training, as well as tactics and techniques, as the ...