West Philippine Sea
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Will the US-China Trade War Spill Over Into the South China Sea?
Can the South China Sea become a front in the U.S.-China trade war? Over the past month, the Trump administration has stepped up its trade war with China, with uncertain results thus far. But the scope of the war has increased, from a tight focus on the appropriation of high technology to broader trade concerns. […]
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OPINION: Duterte knows China’s ultimate goal is control of South China Sea
Twice last week, President Duterte complained about China’s activities in the South China Sea–a stark departure from his pandering stand since the start of his presidency. Always, he was all praises for China’s President Xi Jinping, who will be coming here for a state visit in November, for the military equipment that he said was […]
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‘Kung solohin mo, gulo talaga’: Duterte warns of trouble if China monopolizes uranium, oil
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte warned of trouble if China will unilaterally exploit resources in the disputed South China Sea. Duterte has been recently changing tune about the bitter maritime dispute, as he slammed China for its “nasty” warnings to Filipino pilots conducting patrols over the Spratly Islands. Duterte hits China’s ‘nasty words’ to patrolling […]
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Japan to deploy warships to South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) will dispatch three ships to the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, according to reports. Helicopter carrier Kaga and two escort naval vessels of Japan will leave for the South China Sea on August 26 and will be sailing until October 30, United Press International […]
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Beijing should ‘temper’ its behavior in the South China Sea, Duterte says
(CNN)Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has called for the Chinese government to tone down its behavior in the South China Sea, warning ongoing tensions could spark an accidental conflict. Speaking Tuesday at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Duterte said the heavily-contested region could become a “flashpoint.” “I hope that China would temper at least its behavior. […]
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China Developing Satellites to Monitor Territory in South China Sea
China is developing a satellite system that will allow it to closely watch the South China Sea, the China News Service reported, helping it to consolidate control over the disputed waters. The first of 10 satellites is expected to be launched in the second half of 2019, China News said, citing the Sanya Institute of […]
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China May Be Adding a ‘Nuclear Element’ to the South China Sea, the Pentagon Warns
The Pentagon sounded a warning over China’s plans to introduce floating nuclear power plants on disputed islands and reefs in the South China Sea, part of annual report assessing the nation’s military strength. “China’s plans to power these islands may add a nuclear element to the territorial dispute,” the Pentagon said in its 2018 report […]
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China Developing Satellites to Monitor Territory in South China Sea
China is developing a satellite system that will allow it to closely watch the South China Sea, the China News Service reported, helping it to consolidate control over the disputed waters. The first of 10 satellites is expected to be launched in the second half of 2019, China News said, citing the Sanya Institute of […]
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Australia: South China Sea code should not prejudice third parties
MANILA, Philippines — As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China continue negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, Australia urged all parties to ensure that the output would be consistent with international law. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely pointed out that developments in the disputed South China […]
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How To Go Submarine Hunting (and More) in the South China Sea
Planes like this are on the front lines. With things heating up in the South China Sea (SCS), much attention has been paid to the ships and submarines that could potentially square off against each other in the region. This ignores a key asset of most navies that is already on the “front lines” and […]