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Philippines Slams ‘High-Risk’ Chinese Naval Actions Near Contested Reef
The Philippines criticized on Thursday a "high-risk" manoeuvre by a Chinese vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in a rare incident involving warships from the two navies. The Scarborough Shoal -- a triangular chain of reefs and rocks in the contested ...
China Slams U.S. ‘Cold War Mentality’ in Latin America
China on Friday condemned a "Cold War mentality" by the United States in Latin America, saying it had complained over comments by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a visit to the region. Since winning the U.S. election in November, President ...
Chinese Fleet Returns Home After Mission in African Waters
A trio of Chinese warships returned to their home port in Guangdong Province on Friday after a 339-day mission that included operations in African waters. The ships, composed of the guided missile destroyer Jiaozuo, the guided missile frigate Xuchang, and the supply ship Honghu, ...
Philippines to Buy 5 Japanese-Made Coast Guard Ships in $400 Million Deal
The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than $400 million, Manila said Friday, as the Southeast Asian country faces growing Chinese pressure in the South China Sea. Japan will loan ...