US, Philippines, Japan, and Australia Conduct First Joint Military Exercise in South China Sea China launched patrols in the South China Sea in response
US, Japan, and Philippines to Launch Joint Patrols in South China Sea The plan will be announced next month at the first-ever trilateral summit between the leaders of the US, Japan, and the Philippines
Philippine President Vows ‘Response’ to China’s Actions in South China Sea The US is strongly backing the Philippines in its maritime
US, Japan to Strengthen Military Ties in Buildup Aimed at China The US is encouraging Japan to bolster its military and continue to move away from its post-World War II constitution that renounces war
Beijing Slams US for Getting Involved in China-India Territorial Dispute The US released a statement rejecting China's claim to Arunachal Pradesh, known as Zangnan in China
China Warns Philippines Not to ‘Escalate Tensions’ in South China Sea Chinese and Philippine vessels had another encounter in the disputed waters, prompting a warning from the US
US Air Force Plans To Spend $400 Million To Expand Airfield On Island in Micronesia The US is building airfields across the Asia Pacific to prepare for a future war with China
China Maintains Increased Patrols Near Taiwan-Controlled Kinmen Islands, Where US Troops Are Now Stationed China increased patrols after two Chinese fishermen died after being chased by Taiwan's Coast Guard
Trump Launched a Covert CIA Campaign to Smear China on Social Media in 2019 The aim was to turn public opinion in China and other countries against the Chinese government
Taiwan Confirms Presence of US Special Forces on Islands Near China’s Coast The Kinmen Islands are just a few miles from the Chinese city of Xiamen
