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Japan PM to visit Vietnam, the Philippines from Sunday
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit Vietnam and the Philippines next week, officials announced on Wednesday, as Tokyo seeks to strengthen regional ties following Donald Trump's tariff measures. The April 27-30 trip follows a Southeast Asia tour by Chinese President ...
WEEK IN REVIEW: U.S. Plans to Use Tariff Talks to Curb China Ties
The U.S. chip manufacturer Nvidia said it could face a $5.5 billion loss from new restrictions on the sale of its H20 chips to China, communicated by the Trump administration to the company last week. The H20 (released in 2024) was designed around already stringent U.S. export rules ...
U.S., Philippines to Launch Balikatan 2025, Their Largest War Drills Near South China Sea
The United States and the Philippines will launch their largest-ever joint military exercises next week near the South China Sea and Taiwan, deploying live-fire drills, anti-ship missile systems, and more than 14,000 troops. This move comes amid repeated ...
‘West Philippine Sea’ Now Visible on Google Maps Without Specific Search
A Google Maps scan on Monday of the body of water directly west of the Philippines now shows a name once invisible to most users -- the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine government's preferred name for the disputed waterway better known ...
ASEAN–China Code of Conduct Talks Continue With No Progress Amid Rising Tensions
Despite two decades of commitments, the South China Sea remains a diplomatic riptide. Last week's latest ASEAN–China talks in Manila sought to advance a long-stalled Code of Conduct, but there was no progress. However, progress remains elusive as regional ...
South China Sea Update: Will the U.S. Really Defend the Philippines Against China?
Donald Trump strongly feels that U.S. security alliances in Europe no longer serve Washington's long-term interest. In his view, the U.S. is being "ripped off" by wealthy countries that can afford to pay for their protection but choose to rely on ...
Philippines Adds Speedy Warship to Maritime Arsenal
The Philippines took possession of the first of two corvette-class warships with "advanced weapons and radar systems" on Tuesday as it faces growing pressure from Beijing in the disputed South China Sea. The arrival of the 3,200-ton BRP Miguel Malvar is ...
Philippines Deploys New Warship to Bolster Strength Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines has taken delivery of a new guided missile corvette from South Korea — a move that Manila says is a key step toward building a more self-reliant defense. Amid China’s growing maritime assertiveness, the
Philippines, U.S. Launch Joint Drills Aimed at ‘Deterrence’
The Philippine and U.S. air forces kicked off joint exercises Monday aimed at boosting operational coordination and enhancing "strategic deterrence," Manila's military said. The drills follow months of confrontations between Bejing and Manila over disputed areas of the South China Sea, ...
Philippines Says Suspected Spy Confessions in China ‘Scripted’
The Philippines said on Saturday that the supposed confessions of three Filipinos arrested by China for alleged espionage appear to have been "scripted" and urged Beijing to respect their rights. Manila's reaction came two days after Beijing said it had "destroyed" ...
China Arrests Three Filipinos Suspected of Spying
China on Thursday said it had "destroyed" an intelligence network set up by the Philippine espionage agency and arrested three spies from the country. The announcement comes as the two countries continue to confront each other over disputed territory in the ...
Philippines Assures China on U.S. F-16 Fighter Jet Deal Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines is assuring China that its planned purchase of 20 U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, part of a $5.58 billion arms package, is not directed at any nation, even as Beijing warns that such military deals should not harm third-party interests. ...