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By number, China now has world’s largest navy — report
MANILA, Philippines — In terms of ships deployed at sea, China’s navy has overtaken the United States, making it the world’s largest, according to a report. Andrew Erickson, a professor at the China Maritime Studies Institute at the US Naval War College, wrote that China fielded more battle force ships than the US Navy sometime between 2015 and 2020. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/02/18/2078650/number-china-now-has-worlds-largest-navy-report
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China construction continues on reef inside PH EEZ, satellite images show
MANILA, Philippines—China continues construction on one of its occupied features in the West Philippine Sea, satellite images showed. US-based tech firm Simularity’s South China Sea Rapid Alert Service on Tuesday (Feb. 16) released images of Panganiban (Mischief) Reef showing new developments since late 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Simularity identified changes in seven sites on Panganiban Reef. Images taken of…
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Guided-missile destroyer Russell conducts FONOP in South China Sea by Spratly Islands
The guided-missile destroyer Russell completed a freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea by the Spratly Islands on Wednesday. China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines claim either all or some sovereignty of the Spratly Islands — and China, Vietnam and Taiwan all demand those participating in “innocent passage” through the territorial sea receive approval or provide…
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Ang Laban ni Juan para sa West Philippine Sea – Episode 1
Education, Filipino Rights, IMOA, Justice Carpio, Maritime Sovereignty, OB Montessori Center, Philippine Territories, Philippines vs. China, South China Sea Arbitration, Sovereignty Advocacy, West Philippine SeaWatch ‘Ang Laban ni Juan para sa West Philippine Sea – Episode 1,’ a special production by the Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center and the Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs. This educational series explores the Philippines’ 2013 South China Sea Arbitration, featuring Justice Carpio’s advocacy for maritime sovereignty options.
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Why China Is Falling Out With Australia (and Allies)
China and Australia have become embroiled in a deepening political spat that is spilling over into trade. Even with some Chinese cities suffering power blackouts in December, the Beijing authorities continued to block coal shipments from Australia, underlining their determination. Miners aren’t the only exporters Down Under finding it harder to access their biggest market as tensions ramp up, nor…
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PH backs China’s proposal to upgrade ASEAN relations
MANILA — The Philippines has made the case for China’s proposal to elevate its dialogue relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. made the pitch during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat on Thursday. This would make China’s dialogue relations to the ASEAN from strategic partnership to comprehensive strategic partnership. “All these should…