February 2013
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Chinese ships’ drills no cause for tension — Palace
Malacañang on Sunday said it sees no problem with the entry of a Chinese navy fleet into the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) for patrols and drills. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the exercises involving the Chinese ships will be conducted in international waters. “I’ve also read that report … and it did […]
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China infuriated by US-Philippines defense plans
Beijing public pressure, China economic sanctions, China-US relations, geopolitical implications, international security, Philippines-China relations, regional politics, Russia Pacific Fleet, South China Sea Dispute, Southeast Asia military dynamics, Taiwan relations, US military strategy, US Philippines military presenceThe US decision to station troops in the Philippines amid the South China Sea dispute may provoke economic sanctions from Beijing. Experts discuss the geopolitical implications of the move, including China’s public pressure and Russia’s naval presence in Manila.