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US, allies in show of force
By Associated Press @ http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/354573/us-allies-in-show-of-force ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam—Fighter jets from the United States and two key allies roared into western Pacific skies on Thursday in the combat phase of annual exercises that have gained importance as the region responds to the rise of China and other potential threats. The Cope North drills—which could soon swell in participants—are aimed…
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China’s use of non-military vessels disrupting regional security’
By Jose Katigbak STAR Washington Bureau (The Philippine Star) @ http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/02/07/905848/chinas-use-non-military-vessels-disrupting-regional-security WASHINGTON – China’s use of non-military maritime vessels to advance its sovereignty claims in the East and South China Seas is disrupting regional security in ways that could very well lead to conflict, the Center for New American Security said. A CNAS article by Zachary Hosford and Ely Ratner said…
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Inside the Ring: Blunt warning on China
By Bill Gertz, The Washington Times @ http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/6/inside-the-ring-blunt-warning-on-china/?page=all A senior Navy intelligence official issued a blunt warning last week that China’s growing “hegemonistic” threat to security is destabilizing the Asia-Pacific region. “Make no mistake, the [Chinese] navy is focused on war at sea and about sinking an opposing fleet,” said Capt. James Fanell, deputy chief of staff for intelligence and…
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Chinese warships enter West Philippine Sea
By Tarra Quismundo Philippine Daily Inquirer @ http://globalnation.inquirer.net/63539/chinese-warships-enter-west-philippine-sea MANILA, Philippines—Chinese naval vessels entered Philippine waters on Feb. 1 amid efforts by the Philippines to peacefully resolve its territorial dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea through arbitration in the United Nations. China’s state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday that a naval fleet of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)…
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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 say that they were keeping…
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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.
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West Philippine Sea – A PTV Special Forum
Arbitration, China, China’s 9-dash line, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, historical claims, International Law, International Relations, Maritime Dispute, National Security, oil and gas, Philippines, PTV Philippines, Regional Stability, resource exploration, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, territorial dispute, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaThis PTV Special Forum discusses the West Philippine Sea dispute between the Philippines and China. Experts analyze China’s claims, the Philippines’ legal strategy, and the potential implications for regional stability. The forum features discussions on international law, historical perspectives, and the role of diplomacy in resolving the conflict.
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US lawmakers back PHL decision to take China disputes to UN arbitration
(Updated 2:40 p.m.) – A visiting US congressional delegation expressed support on Tuesday to the Philippine government’s decision to take long standing territorial disputes with China before a United Nations arbitration body. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Carlos Sorreta said the five-man US delegation led by Congressman Edward Royce (Republican, California), chairman of the House committee on Foreign Affairs, “expressed their…
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China’s plan to develop and fortify an expansive area of the resource-rich but disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) lacks merit under international law
Bajo de Masinloc, China, Huangyan island, P-Noy, Panatag Shoal, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippines, Scarborough ShoalMANILA, Philippines—President Benigno Aquino has accused China of harassing two Philippine fishing boats in disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) waters, allegedly driving out one that had sheltered from rough seas. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Aquino said the two Scarborough Shoal incidents had led to Manila seeking United Nations arbitration this week…