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China slams Japan-Philippines Naval deal while escalating own military agg
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a classic display of authoritarian double standards, China has launched an aggressive diplomatic protest against Japan's potential transfer of second-hand Abukuma-class destroyers to the Philippines, a move aimed at bolstering regional deterrence in the face of Beijing's continued mariti
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US, Japan, Philippines unite against China's maritime bullying in first tr
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a rebuke of Beijing's increasingly aggressive maritime posture, the foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to freedom of navigation during a trilateral meeting on July 10.
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Chinese vessels patrol disputed Senkaku waters for record 216 days
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Chinese ships have been near disputed East China Sea islands for 216 days, Japan says. The islands are claimed by Japan, China, and Taiwan. Tensions are rising, with joint Japan-US-Philippines drills and China's growing military presence, including an aircraft carrier near Japan's exclusi
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Japan, Philippines strengthen defence cooperation to counter China's aggre
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Japan and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen their defence ties in response to China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific
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Philippines installs Japanese radar systems near Taiwan amid China tension
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Philippines is set to enhance its coastal surveillance capabilities with the installation of Japanese-supplied radars on the Batanes islands.
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Samoa play host as four Pacific hopefuls begin T20 World Cup 2026 journey
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A ticket to the final round of ICC Men's T20 World Cup qualifying is up for grabs for four teams at Sub-Regional Qualifier A in Samoa, beginning on Saturday.
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Navies of Japan, Philippines conduct exercise in Indo-Pacific to strengthe
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Navy of the Philippines and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted their first bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) on Friday in the West Philippines Sea. The maritime exercise was an effort to strengthen regional and international cooperation towards ensuring a
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66 Chinese aircraft detected hovering around Taiwan, as China deploys airc
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
They were headed toward the Western Pacific to take part in a joint air and sea military exercise there alongside the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong, Taiwan's defence ministry said.
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Japan, Philippines ink defence pact, amid China's aggression
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Phillippines Defence Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) treaty documents in the presence of President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr.
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Quad remains crucial despite emergence of 'Squad': Foreign affairs expert
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Following the successful inaugural US-Japan-Philippines trilateral summit and joint maritime patrols in the South China Sea in April this year, a new multilateral group, the 'Squad' has emerged - a four-way counterbalance to China amid escalating tensions between China and the Philippines
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Philippines to hold military exercise with US amid escalating tensions wit
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
More than 16,000 members of the AFP and U.S. military will train together this year. Contingents from the Australian Defence Force and, for the first time in Balikatan's history, the French Navy will also join the exercise as participants.
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Philippines warns China of undermining regional peace in South China Sea,
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Following the strong opposition from China over the recently held trilateral summit between Japan, US and the Philippines, Manila warned China for the excessive maritime claims and aggressive behaviour, including its militarization of reclaimed features, that are undermining regional peac
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