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South China Sea, Philippines

How US-Philippines quiet show of South China Sea strength sent ‘a clear message’

As the world's attention turned towards Washington and Donald Trump's inauguration, the Pentagon was operating decisively under the radar Days before Donald Trump's inauguration, Washington quietly deployed an aircraft carrier strike group to the disputed South China Sea and staged secretive naval drills with the Philippines.

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US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation among the three countries, the White House said.

Yahoo · 11h

Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing's 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.

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Trump’s ambiguous stance on China raises the risk of accidental conflict in the Indo-Pacific

The incoming US administration must reduce uncertainty over its stance on China or risk accidental escalation over ...

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's order to change birthright citizenship

Reich also criticises Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship - where anyone born in the US becomes a citizen - ...

India Today on MSN2d

Is Trump supplying ammo to expansionist China via Panama Canal?

Donald Trump's aggressive stance on the Panama Canal risks setting a dangerous precedent. It could offer China a blueprint to ...

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How ‘ironclad’ is US commitment to Philippines? Analysts say it all depends on Trump

Observers welcome Rubio’s statements that they say indicate continuity in US policy and ‘more robust support’ for Manila in ...

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Trump’s geographic renaming plans leave mapmakers pondering what to do next

Mapmakers and teachers are re-thinking what to call the gulf of water between Mexico, the United States and Cuba ...

Trump 'unlikely to take the initiative to use Taiwan as a bargaining chip' with Beijing, Bonnie Glaser says

Trump term mean for Taiwan, especially with a Republican-controlled Congress? After Trump was elected in 2016, he initially ...

Philippine official ‘positive’ on trade with China despite political friction

Trade official says his country can still be a ‘platform’ for China trade, even as US President Donald Trump threatens ...

The Associated Press on MSN8d

Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia

Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the ... s increasingly ...

Quad foreign ministers meet in Washington in signal of Trump's China focus

The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting of the ...

Regtechtimes on MSN3d

2-Day Chinese Military Patrol in South China Sea Raises New Concerns

The Chinese military has conducted two-day joint combat readiness patrols in the contested South China Sea. This marked the first such patrol of the year, heightening tensions with the Philippines and ...

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China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House

China's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, ...

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