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Germany, Philipines enter in defence agreement amid rising tensions in Sou
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Philippines Secretary of National Defence Gilberto Teodoro and German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius committed to a defence agreement intended to increase cooperation between their respective defence forces, claiming that they oppose China's expansionist claims in the South Chin
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Amidst China's aggression, Philippines warships hold sea exercises with Ja
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Two warships from the Philippines and Japan each, for the first time ever, conducted a joint exercise in the contested waters. Meanwhile, a Vietnamese Coast Guard vessel is on its way to the Philippines for a joint training exercise, in a first such exercise between the two countries.
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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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"Both sides discussed importance of South China Sea": MEA Secy East Mazumd
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the importance of the South China Sea during his state visit to India, and said that as much as 60 per cent of global trade passes through the region, which is why it is of utmost importance to have free and open waterway, the Ministry of Ext
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Taiwan hosts China-focused summit amidst Beijing pressure on global lawmak
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Representatives of at least six countries said they got "texts, calls and urgent requests" for meetings that would conflict with their plans to travel to Taipei. IPAC in a statement condemned China for their alleged "clear attempt to intimidate and dissuade" its members.
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US, Japan, S Korea ink "first of its kind in 15 years" security cooperatio
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Apparently with China's assertiveness in the East and South China seas in mind, the three countries also reaffirmed that they "strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the waters of the Indo-Pacific."
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US State Secy Blinken voices concern with his Chinese counterpart over Bei
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns over Beijing's "destabilising actions" in the South China Sea during his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Saturday, reported CNN.
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Amid deepening rivalry, US State Secy Blinken meets China's Wang Yi in Lao
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Amid deepening regional tensions between the US and China, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China's top diplomat Wang Yi met in Laos on Saturday, and held talks, according to CNN.
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Philippines implements ban on offshore gambling, targeting Chinese-run ope
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced the sweeping measure in his recent state of the nation address, eliciting a standing ovation from lawmakers and signaling a significant shift in the country's stance towards the offshore casino sector.
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Amid China's assertiveness, US pledges cooperation with Japan, S Korea for
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Chiefs of Defence of the three countries opposed "any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force" in the Indo-Pacific region, given China's "escalatory, dangerous, and aggressive behaviour supporting unlawful maritime claims" in regional waters, including the South China Sea as pe
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Taiwan rejects Philippines, Vietnam's South China Sea claims
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Tensions are rising in the South China Sea after Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) rejected claims made by the Philippines and Vietnam for an extended continental shelf in the disputed waters.
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US, Philippine Coast Guards conduct bilateral search, rescue exercises in
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
US Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard on Tuesday conducted a bilateral search and rescue exercise in the South China Sea
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