Philippines plans ambitious exercise with U.S. as concerns over China grow

In the military exercise, U.S. and Philippine troops will perform joint operations off the northern tip of the island of Luzon, facing Taiwan. Read More

China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments

China summoned Japanese and Philippine diplomats on Friday to express dissatisfaction over negative comments about it aired during a summit of the leaders of the United States, Japan and Philippines, ... Read More

US admiral: China’s aggression against Philippines headed to ‘a bad place’

China’s increasing pressure on the Philippines has the U.S. ally on course to “end up in a bad place,” according to the top U.S. military ... with the United States — reversing a more ... Read More

U.S. defence chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides 'dangerous' Chinese conduct

MANILA (Reuters) - U.S. Defense ... has accused the Philippines of encroaching on its territory and says it took necessary measures against the vessels. It has told the United States not to ... Read More

Philippines says China's 'coercive, aggressive' actions discussed with top U.S. security adviser

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines on Tuesday said its national security adviser and his U.S. counterpart discussed ... his appreciation for the United States' continued assurances and ... Read More

U.S. Defense Chief Reiterates Support for Philippines, Criticizes ‘Dangerous’ Chinese Behavior

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s reaffirmation of Washington’s commitment to the mutual defense treaty with the Philippines comes amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, where ... Read More

Chinese coast guard hits Philippine boat with water cannons in disputed sea, causing injuries

The United States and Japan immediately expressed their support to the Philippines, as well as alarm over Chinese ... militia vessels in an increasingly tense territorial standoff. It’s the ... Read More

Japanese troops in the Philippines?

But it is clear that the US, Japan, and the Philippines want Beijing to recognize their concerns over assertive Chinese actions in the South China Sea. Like GZERO’s news and analysis? Read More

Philippine Summons Chinese Diplomat Over Coastguard's 'Aggressive' Actions

MANILA, March 25 (Reuters) - The Philippine ... Chinese embassy and instructed its mission in Beijing to lodge a formal complaint with the foreign ministry there over "aggressive actions" by China ... Read More

Close ally of Taiwan to become top US diplomat in Taipei, sources say

The United States remains Taiwan's crucial supporter and arms supplier, drawing criticism from Beijing. A staunch friend of Taiwan's will this summer take over as the top U.S. diplomat in Taipei ... Read More