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2026-03-07 23:05 UTC
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South China Sea

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Leaked letter exposes fault lines in Philippines’ South China Sea strategy
A leaked letter from the Philippine foreign secretary has revealed internal divisions within the country regarding how to confront China publicly over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. This...
Japan hands Philippines radars to keep closer eye on China
Japan has officially transferred five coastal radar systems to the Philippines as part of Tokyo's Official Security Assistance (OSA) for fiscal year 2023. This action is seen as a significant step in ...
Malaysia’s missile upgrades target a South China Sea deterrence boost
Malaysia plans to modernize its navy with new missiles to improve deterrence capabilities amid increasing tensions in the South China Sea. The country will acquire Norwegian and Turkish anti-ship and ...
Facing China, Southeast Asia needs to boost coast-guard cooperation
The article discusses the necessity for Southeast Asian nations to enhance their coast guard cooperation as a response to perceived Chinese aggression and expansion in the South China Sea, especially ...
Bully vs sovereignty: how Manila and Beijing are sharpening their South China Sea messaging
The article discusses the ongoing narrative battle between China and the Philippines over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. It highlights a video shared by the Philippine coast guard showin...
Philippines to expand civilian population in disputed Spratly Islands amid diplomatic row
The Philippines plans to increase its civilian population presence in disputed islands within the Kalayaan group of islands in the South China Sea (Spratly Islands), amid tense diplomatic relations wi...
Philippines sees signs of cooperation from China despite sea disputes
The Philippines' ambassador to Washington, Jose Manuel Romualdez, stated that there are indications China might be willing to collaborate with the Philippines and 'isolate' issues in the South China S...