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DEFENCE

Chinese military carried out combat readiness patrols in South China Sea

The Chinese military carried out combat readiness patrols in certain areas of the South China Sea from Monday to Tuesday, as reported by state media. This activity follows a series of uncommon military drills and exercises that took place over the weekend. According to reports, the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) engaged in these patrols to enhance combat readiness and … Continue reading Chinese military carried out combat readiness patrols in South China Sea

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DIPLOMACY

China asserts that deployment of US missiles in Philippines threatens regional stability

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the U.S. placement of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines “undermines regional peace and stability,” according to a report from the foreign ministry on Sunday. During a meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in New York on Saturday, Wang emphasized the need to prevent “war or chaos on the Korean Peninsula,” as noted in a ministry post … Continue reading China asserts that deployment of US missiles in Philippines threatens regional stability

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DEFENCE

US and Asia-Pacific nations hold joint naval drills in the South China Sea

Five nations’ armed forces engaged in joint maritime exercises in a section of the South China Sea on Saturday, coinciding with China‘s own military activities in the contested waters. The drills, which included participants from the Philippines, the United States, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand—marking New Zealand’s inaugural involvement—were conducted within Manila’s exclusive economic zone and aimed to enhance military interoperability, according to a statement … Continue reading US and Asia-Pacific nations hold joint naval drills in the South China Sea

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DEFENCE

China’s military exercises in South China Sea after negotiations with US

Chinese air and naval forces are currently engaged in exercises in a contested region of the South China Sea, as reported by the military on Saturday. This announcement follows discussions between the country’s leading diplomat and his U.S. counterpart aimed at alleviating regional tensions. This development coincides with Australia and the Philippines announcing a joint maritime operation involving Japan, New Zealand, and the United States … Continue reading China’s military exercises in South China Sea after negotiations with US

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DISPUTES

Philippines reported that a Chinese navy helicopter monitored its aircraft while on patrol

On Wednesday, the Philippines reported that a Chinese navy helicopter shadowed and approached one of its fisheries bureau aircraft during a patrol near the contested Scarborough Shoal, marking another confrontation between the two nations embroiled in a longstanding territorial dispute. The Philippine National Security Council (NSC) indicated that the incident occurred on Monday, but the aircraft successfully completed its mission. The Chinese embassy in Manila … Continue reading Philippines reported that a Chinese navy helicopter monitored its aircraft while on patrol

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DEFENCE

US has no plans to remove Typhon missile system stationed in Philippines, sources

The United States currently has no plans to remove a mid-range missile system stationed in the Philippines, despite requests from China, and is evaluating its potential role in a regional conflict, according to informed sources. The Typhon system, which can be fitted with cruise missiles targeting Chinese locations, was introduced for joint military exercises earlier this year and has since remained in the region. The … Continue reading US has no plans to remove Typhon missile system stationed in Philippines, sources

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