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Japanese General Yoshihide highlights complex maritime threats in the Indo
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Speaking to ANI, General Yoshihide said, "I think there are various threats in maritime domains. For example, the Indo-Pacific region is bigger and can be separated into some sub-regions."
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China reportedly conducts landing drills in South China Sea amid military
Updated : 1 year ago IST
China has reportedly conducted amphibious landing drills in the South China Sea, using specially designed vessels capable of deploying heavy military equipment on beaches. Analysts suggest these exercises resemble those required for an island invasion, particularly amid rising tensions over
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G7 condemns China's "illicit, dangerous" maritime actions in Indo-Pacific
Updated : 1 year ago IST
They expressed concern over the increasing use of dangerous maneuvers and water cannons against Philippine and Vietnamese vessels as well as efforts to restrict freedom of navigation and overflight through militarization and coercion in the South China Sea, in violation of international law.
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Philippines Foreign Secretary rejects Chinese claim of external influence
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo rejected Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's claim that the country's maritime actions are influenced by external forces, calling it a "distortion" of the real issue. He emphasised that the Philippines' actions are based on national interests rathe
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Philippines accuses Chinese state media of spreading propaganda over South
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Philippine officials accused a Chinese government-owned broadcaster of spreading misleading information and propaganda following its claim that a Philippine vessel was intentionally polluting the waters of the South China Sea.
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China opposes Vietnam's actions in Spratly Islands
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
China on Wednesday expressed its opposition to recent developments by Vietnam in the Spratly Islands, according to Radio Free Asia. Spratly Islands consist of more than 100 small islands or reef and are located in the South China Sea.
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Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Philippines is strengthening its defence partnerships with the US, Canada, and New Zealand amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. Manila is expanding military drills and negotiating new agreements to counter Beijing's assertive maritime claims.
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China flexes military might: Simulated Taiwan blockade aims to deter US in
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
China has made no secret of its desire to annex Taiwan, which it may do by cutting off supplies and imposing a blockade on the self-governing island. To thwart the US military from assisting Taiwan, the Chinese military recently conducted drills, according to a report by The Eurasian Time
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Philippines offers to return US missiles if China ceases South China Sea a
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has offered to return US Typhon missiles if China halts its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, including harassment of Filipino fishermen and territorial claims.
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South China Sea: Chinese forces disrupt Philippines survey operations in d
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Philippines has halted a scientific survey in the South China Sea after its fishing boats were subjected to aggressive actions by the Chinese coast guard and naval forces, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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Philippines tracks Chinese vessel near Scarborough Shoal amid rising tensi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Philippines has deployed vessels and aircraft to track a massive Chinese Coast Guard ship, the world's largest, spotted near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed area within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Filipino officials have condemned the vessel's presence, calling it an act of intimida
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Key developments in South China Sea in 2025: Rising tensions, military act
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As countries within and outside the region become involved, Radio Free Asia's latest report highlights five key developments to watch in 2025.
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