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China, Philippines trade blame after vessels clash in S. China Sea
Published on 19/08/2024
» Coast guard ships from China and the Philippines collided early Monday morning near a shoal in the South China Sea, the two countries said, with each blaming the other for damage caused to their vessels.
Philippines defends ship’s presence at shoal after China protest
Published on 18/08/2024
» The Philippines has defended the presence of one of its vessels near a South China Sea shoal, saying the area is in its territory, despite Beijing’s claim that the ship “infringes” China’s sovereignty.
China vows 'strong measures' against Philippines in South China Sea
South China Morning Post, Published on 17/08/2024
» HONG KONG - China will take "resolute and strong measures" against encroaching Philippine coastguard ships at disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
500 million children see twice as many hot days as grandparents
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/08/2024
» ABIDJAN - Almost 500 million children will experience double the number of extremely hot days than their grandparents’ generation, the United Nations (UN) said, with harmful consequences for their health.
Philippines to file protest with China over air incident above shoal
Published on 12/08/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines will file a diplomatic protest with China over a recent incident involving Air Force planes in airspace over a South China Sea shoal, Manila's Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Monday.
Philippines says actions of China air force 'illegal' and 'reckless'
Published on 11/08/2024
» MANILA - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday condemned Chinese air force actions in waters of the South China Sea claimed by both countries, calling the actions "unjustified, illegal and reckless".
Manila decries ‘dangerous’ acts by Chinese jets
Published on 10/08/2024
» MANILA - The Philippine military on Saturday strongly condemned “dangerous and provocative actions” by China’s air force at a contested shoal in the South China Sea.
Major natural gas field discovered in South China Sea
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/08/2024
» HONG KONG - China has confirmed the discovery of a major gas field in the South China Sea, state media reported on Wednesday.
US increases presence in Australia to counter ‘coercive’ China
Published on 07/08/2024
» SYDNEY - Australia will begin co-manufacturing guided weapons with the United States next year to boost supplies for allies in the region and increase the US military presence in the country, including bomber aircraft, the two countries said.
US military eyes Australia's Indian Ocean toehold to deter China
Published on 05/08/2024
» SYDNEY - A remote Australian island close to an Indian Ocean chokepoint for Chinese oil shipments is on a list of possible locations for US military construction aimed at deterring China, with the US saying it "may or may not" support American forces.