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An undercurrent of tension has accompanied the talks on issues from trade and technology to ’s increasing assertiveness in the , the junta’s refusal to cooperate with on a peace plan, and suspicion plans to supply weapons to .

Southeast Asians wary of new conflicts as big powers join ASEAN summit
interaksyon.philstar.com/world

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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social · @Norobiik
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Marcos on Tuesday called out “misleading narratives” that reduce disputes in the to a mere competition between two influential nations as such claims deny ’s independence and agency, and disregards its legitimate interests.

Marcos, Harris hold talks on South China Sea, maritime cooperation
philstar.com/headlines/2023/09

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China releases new edition of standard map, lays claim on Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin region

> on Monday formally unveiled the version of its standard map for 2023 that includes the disputed () territories, such as its claims to Arunachal Pradesh, the Aksai Chin region, , and the .
firstpost.com/world/china-rele

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The air, sea and land drills, the first large-scale joint exercise between and the , simulated retaking an enemy-controlled island.

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marlies said after the drills that the first joint patrols of the by the Australian and Philippine navies would “happen soon”.

Australia, Philippines hold military drills, plan South China Sea patrols
aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/a

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“Masyadong maliit ang P10 million kumpara halimbawa sa na may proposed intelligence funds na P150 million. The is threatened by almost on a daily basis, 24/7, while the DepEd is not even facing any security threat,” said.

Hontiveros wants bigger intelligence funds for Coast Guard in 2024 budget
rappler.com/nation/hontiveros-

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"The drills, which also involved a small contingent of American troops, were carried out as the was making a new attempt to deliver supplies in , two weeks after one of its supply boats was prevented from doing so by (CCG) ships using water cannons."

PH-Aussie forces regain territory from ‘invaders’ in mock drills
globalnation.inquirer.net/2181

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"The Chinese drills launched on Saturday followed shortly after the , and hailed 'a new era of trilateral partnership' following a meeting in Maryland at the US presidential retreat , where the three powers criticised ’s behaviour in the ."

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to after US visit | Conflict News | Al Jazeera
aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/19/c

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"The planned exercise set for Wednesday comes amid mounting tensions between and the after a Chinese coast guard vessel fired a water cannon at a Philippine military-chartered boat near the -controlled in the earlier this month."

, , eye ship deployment to Philippines for drill
mainichi.jp/english/articles/2

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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social · @Norobiik
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", which has controlled since 1974, is the westernmost and southernmost point of the , almost the same distance from the Vietnamese coast and China’s island province of .

Powell said the construction there 'will clearly make agitated.'

China appears to be building an airstrip on a disputed island in the
nbcnews.com/news/world/china-a

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'I don't know where he got his information,' Senator says of Roberto Tiglao's claim that it was former president Estrada who made the promise to to remove from .

Jinggoy, JV refute Tiglao’s claim that made promise to China
rappler.com/nation/jinggoy-jv-

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When considering war against a more powerful opponent. You do not need the "ability to win" to deter hostilities... you just need to be able to make it COSTLY enough.

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", – The Philippines is looking at several options to strengthen its hold on the disputed () in the including refurbishing a grounded and rusting warship it uses as a military outpost, a move that would likely anger ."

rappler.com/nation/philippines

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"Tensions between and the are on the rise once again, with accusing the Chinese Coast Guard of using water cannon to block a Philippine military supply boat from delivering food, fuel and water to troops garrisoned on a decommissioned warship grounded on a reef in the ."

What’s behind rising China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea?
aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/wh

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The day prior, called on the to remove the . In response, National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya told reporters in Manila: “We will not abandon . We are committed to the Ayungin Shoal.”

Philippines doubles down on Ayungin after China claims ‘illegal’ activities
rappler.com/nation/dfa-doubles

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