West Philippine Sea
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U.S. must beware China’s ‘Guam killer’ missile
(CNN)Capable of hitting targets 3,400 miles away, China’s “Guam killer” missile is raising new fears of a growing Chinese threat to major U.S. military installations and stability in the Pacific Rim. A congressional panel has issued a report warning of the dangers of the missile, during a week in which U.S.-China tensions flared anew with […]
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Photos reveal growth of Chinese military bases in South China Sea
(CNN)Satellite photos show China has been rapidly building military outposts on disputed islands in the South China Sea, significantly boosting its presence in the already tense region, according to a Pentagon report released Friday. “China continues to invest in military programs and weapons designed to improve power projection, anti-access area denial and operations in emerging […]
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China developing, arming manmade isles—US report
WASHINGTON—China has reclaimed more than 1,295 hectares of land in the southeastern South China Sea. But the country’s focus has shifted to developing and arming those manmade islands to give it greater control over the maritime region without having to resort to armed conflict, according to a new Pentagon report. In its most detailed assessment […]
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Abe working to forge united front on South China Sea at G-7 talks
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will try and convince Group of Seven leaders at the summit in Mie Prefecture later this month to form a united front in countering China’s aggressive moves in the South China Sea, sources have said. “The point is whether the G-7 can reach a consensus (on the issue) and how many […]
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See for yourselves, Taiwan tells panel over disputed South China Sea island
TAIPEI, May 13 (Reuters) – Taiwan on Friday called on an international tribunal not to make a ruling on a disputed South China Sea island if the judges don’t visit first to see for themselves it can sustain life. Taiwan wants to prove Itu Aba is not just a rock, but a real island that […]
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China has reclaimed 3,200 acres in South China Sea
In its most detailed assessment to date of China’s island-building program, the Defense Department said three of the land features in the Spratly Islands now have nearly 10,000-foot runways and large ports in various stages of construction. Philstar.com/File WASHINGTON — A new Pentagon report says China has reclaimed more than 3,200 acres of land in […]
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China using ‘coercive tactics’ in maritime claims: Pentagon
China is using “coercive tactics” and fostering regional tensions as it expands its maritime presence in the South China Sea and elsewhere, but is avoiding triggering an armed conflict, the Pentagon said Friday. In an annual report to Congress, the Defense Department outlined China’s rapid military growth and described how it is assertively defending sovereignty […]
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Hague-rs Gonna Hague: Beijing Amps Up Opposition to South China Sea Tribunal
Beijing is rallying the court of public opinion ahead of an international arbitration ruling on the Philippines’ legal challenge against Chinese maritime claims. A senior Chinese diplomat on Thursday amplified Beijing’s grounds for rejecting the tribunal’s authority over the dispute and sought to cast the Philippines as irresponsibly pursuing a frivolous lawsuit. “Any ruling issued […]
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Hang together or hang separately?
With the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) expected to deliver its ruling on the Philippines-China dispute over maritime jurisdiction in the South China Sea (SCS) as early as next month, China has embarked on a diplomatic offensive to rally international support to downplay the court’s decision. To this end, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently […]
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South China Sea Dispute: Rodrigo Duterte To Share Gas, Oil With China
Partial and unofficial results put Rodrigo Duterte as the presumptive winner of the Philippine elections and that’s why his opinions and possible strategies now matter for the country. Now, according to the soon-to-be president, there is a solution to the South China Sea spat that has been keeping countries on their toes. Duterte is the […]