Philippines, China
US Typhon missile system in Philippines has China facing ‘more tense security situation’
The mid-range missile system has remained in the Philippines since it was brought in during a joint exercise with American forces in April, as tensions spiked in the South China Sea between rival claimants Beijing and Manila – a US treaty ally.
Exclusive-US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment
The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional conflict,
Philippines Says China Firms Keen to Invest Despite Tensions
Chinese companies are still interested to invest in the Philippines despite the nations’ dispute in the South China Sea, a top Manila trade official said on Friday.
Philippines Eyes Future Missile Launchers Purchase, to Retain US Typhon System
The Philippines hopes to procure mid-range capability missiles in future and wants to utilise a U.S.-deployed Typhon system for its military training, with no immediate plan for it to be returned, a top security official said on Friday.
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Exclusive: US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise
The Typhon system, which can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets, was brought in for joint exercises earlier this year.
US Keeps Missiles Vital For Defence Of Taiwan In Philippines Despite Beijing's Demands For...
The United States will continue to keep a mid-range missile system in the Philippines, the decision comes despite demands from China for its removal. What Happened: The Typhon missile system, capable of launching missiles that can reach Chinese targets,
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America and the Philippines Should Call China’s Bluff
The tussle between the Philippines and China over rammed vessels is just the latest in a series of confrontations that many ...
Conflict between China, Philippines could involve U.S. and lead to a clash of superpowers
The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea.
German warships visit the Philippines amid its South China Sea clashes after angering Beijing by sailing through the Taiwan Strait
The German Navy ships recently passed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time in over 20 years, defying China's warnings ...
China says ties with Philippines at a crossroads over South China Sea
China called on the Philippines to "seriously consider the future" of a relationship "at a crossroads" in a Monday commentary ...
Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal
The Philippines is sending a new vessel to replace the coast guard ship Teresa Magbanua at Sabina Shoal in the South China ...
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China and the Philippines Trade Blame for the Latest Sea Collision
By David Pierson and Camille Elemia China and the Philippines traded new accusations of deliberately ramming into each other’s coast guard vessels near a disputed atoll in the South China Sea ...
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China, Philippines to discuss South China Sea dispute amid clashes
As China is set to host bilateral talks with the Philippines this month, their South China Sea dispute is expanding from sea to air, increasing the risk of military confrontation, analysts warn.
Philippines Withdraws Ship From South China Sea Flashpoint
The Philippines said a Coast Guard vessel that was deployed at a South China Sea shoal whose ownership is in dispute with ...
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Philippines sends AFP, PCG vessels to Escoda Shoal
Days after withdrawing its lone patrol from Escoda Shoal, the Philippines will reassert its claim over the area by deploying ...