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China military helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippines patrol plane over South China Sea
A Philippine plane warned a Chinese military helicopter over the South China Sea that it was "flying too close," as tension between the U.S. ally and Beijing soars.
Can US-Philippine talks calm South China Sea tensions?
A recent meeting between Marco Rubio and Enrique Manalo may offer hope for a new strategy aimed at de-escalation
Chinese helicopter flies within 3m of Philippine government plane in South China Sea
China has accused the Philippines of "spreading false narratives" after a second military incident with foreign aircraft over the South China Sea within a fortnight.
Hegseth Talks South China Sea ‘Deterrence’ With Philippines
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in South China Sea.
Beijing, Philippines spar over South China Sea claims during Munich conference
While Russia's war against Ukraine and a wavering transatlantic alliance drew the world's attention at this year's Munich Security Conference, sparks also flew over claims in the Sea as debate involving participants representing Beijing and Manila dug into their positions in the region.
Beijing Says History Supports Sweeping Claims in South China Sea
China asserted on Friday that its territorial claims in the contested South China Sea are supported by a series of international treaties that date back to as early as the 1890s. Newsweek has reached out to the Philippine Embassy in Beijing for comment by email.
China, Philippines quarrel over South China Sea row in Munich conference
Representatives from the Philippines and China quarreled Sunday over the South China Sea during a roundtable discussion at the 61st Munich Security Conference. Speaking at the “Making Waves: Maritime Tensions in the Indo-Pacific” roundtable,
Beijing ready with fresh tactics if Manila launches new South China Sea case: expert
Armed with "more diverse tools", Beijing will not sit idle this time if Manila launches a second high-profile arbitration case against Beijing over the Sea, according to a leading Chinese maritime expert.
South China Sea: Beijing resources ministry gauges depth of new Vietnamese port on reef
Chinese government study says laser satellite data reveals harbour deep enough for advanced warships on largest reef in the ...
US condemns 'dangerous' manoeuvres by Chinese navy in South China Sea
The United States condemned the "dangerous" manoeuvres of a Chinese navy helicopter that endangered the safety of a Philippine government aircraft patrolling a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, ...
China Clashes With US Ally Over Fighter Jet Intercept
Australia accused China of an "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter after one of its warplanes intercepted an Australian Defence Force helicopter on May 4, 2024 in international waters. The Chinese ...
Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal
A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane on Tuesday in a disputed area of the the South China Sea, as the Filipino pilot warned by radio: "You are flying too close, ...
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PH condemns China’s latest aerial harassment
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) accused a Chinese military helicopter of executing “dangerous maneuvers” in an apparent ...
South China Sea tensions explode as Beijing jet drops flares 'close' to NATO partner
Australia has accused China ’s military of “unsafe and unprofessional” conduct following an incident over the contested South ...