South China Sea Dispute : News & Updates
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Indonesian, US troops begin 'Super Garuda Shield' joint drills
Banyuwangi, Indonesia (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 - Thousands of Indonesian and American troops began two weeks of joint exercises Thursday, joining allies from five countries in drills aimed at ensuring stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Malaysia rejects new Chinese map over South China Sea claims
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 - Kuala Lumpur rejected Wednesday a new Chinese map that claims waters off Malaysia's coast in the South China Sea, in the latest war of words between the Asian allies over Beijing's assertiveness in the waterway.
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New Chinese 10-Dash map sparks furor across Indo-Pacific: Vietnam, India, Philippines, Malaysia - Breaking Defense
The new map sparked sharp reactions from India, Nepal, Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan. The new document was released one week before the G-20 summit in India. President Xi Jinping was to attend but news reports now indicate he will not.
Philippines vows to remove future barriers at disputed reef
Manila (AFP) Sept 29, 2023 - The Philippine Coast Guard vowed Friday to do whatever it takes to remove any more floating barriers installed by China at a disputed reef in the South China Sea.
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Three Filipino fishermen dead after boat 'rammed' in South China Sea
Manila (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 - Three Filipino fishermen are dead after their boat was rammed by a foreign commercial vessel in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
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Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
Manila (AFP) Nov 10, 2023 - The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of dangerous harassment of Filipino boats in the disputed South China Sea, including firing a water cannon and blocking vessels on a resupply mission.
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Japan, ASEAN to boost security ties with eye on China
Tokyo (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 - Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost maritime security cooperation, according to a draft statement seen by AFP from a summit that kicked off Saturday against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea.
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11 Chinese naval vessels detected around Taiwan
Taipei (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 - Eleven Chinese naval vessels were detected around Taiwan, Taipei's defence ministry said on Wednesday, the highest number this year as a row between the island and China over a fatal fishing boat incident drags on.
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New Tuvalu government reaffirms relations with Taiwan
Funafuti, Tuvalu (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 - Tuvalu's new government on Wednesday vowed to keep up its special relationship with Taiwan, ending speculation that the Pacific island nation was poised to switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing.
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China is pushing. The Philippine forces are pushing back – with ship-killer missiles
Just a harmless training exercise
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Philippines opens coast guard post after China build-up
Manila (AFP) May 24, 2024 - The Philippines said Friday it had opened a coast guard post in the country's far north to boost security following China's military build-up near Taiwan over the past two years.
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Who thinks this is more aimed at keeping S. Korea and Japan non-nuclear?
South Korea, China, Japan vow to ramp up cooperation in rare summit
Seoul (AFP) May 27, 2024 - Top leaders from South Korea, China and Japan discussed regional stability in their first meeting in five years on Monday, as they vowed to ramp up three-way cooperation.
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@randomradio, @RASALGHUL, @Rajput Lion Thoughts?
New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
Shanghai (AFP) June 15, 2024 - New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which it can detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea, where neighbours and the G7 have accused Beijing of intimidation and coercion.
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Bullying? How original! They are clearly on a war path and are itching to attack Taiwan any moment. This also shows their frustration of Indo-Philippine BrahMos deal, IMO.@randomradio, @RASALGHUL, @Rajput Lion Thoughts?
New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
Shanghai (AFP) June 15, 2024 - New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which it can detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea, where neighbours and the G7 have accused Beijing of intimidation and coercion.www.spacewar.com
Clearly the fear of American power is the only thing holding them at the moment. Once they are assured of their victory against USA, they will attack. @Innominate, get ready fella.....
It'll be a shame because they'll lose so much of all those expensive ships that they built very quickly.
I do think China, Russia and DPRK are operating as a single axis, each with intentions to possibly invade their respective neighbours (Taiwan, Ukraine, ROK).
This latest policy just illustrates the type of world people will be heading for with PRC-Russian domination. For instance, if the US were as ridiculous, they would make a claim like this and then detain any foreigners using their own EEZs.
In South China Sea dispute, Philippines' bolder hand tests Beijing
Huddled in the presidential situation room in February last year, senior Philippines officials faced a stark choice. Military and intelligence leaders watched as coast guard officers showed photos of what the agency said was a military-grade laser that China had pointed at a Philippines ship in...
Philippines, Japan to hold security talks next month
Manila (AFP) June 28, 2024 - Japan and the Philippines will hold high-level defence talks next month, Manila said Friday, as the two countries seek to boost ties in the face of an increasingly confrontational China.
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