South China Sea

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Philippine president departs for US for first trilateral meeting seen as countering China’s geopolitical influence.

The remote island of Itbayat is in the eye of any conflict with China and its residents are preparing themselves.

Batanes could find itself on the doorstep of war should the South China Sea dispute escalate or China invade Taiwan.

Beijing’s naval and air patrols in the disputed waterway take place as several US allies conduct first joint drills.

Recent clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have raised concerns of a maritime escalation.

President says country to respond to South China Sea confrontations with proportionate measures after soldiers injured.

Manila says confrontation near Second Thomas Shoal wounded three of its soldiers and caused severe damage to its vessel.

Two countries involved in a second incident this month at disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

The US has been deepening diplomatic and military contacts with the Philippines recently as tension with China rises.

Launches come days after South Korea and US wrapped up military drills Pyongyang sees as an invasion rehearsal.

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