Philippines President Denies Plans to Ask for US Drones Insists Philippines Can Keep Eye on Disputed Waters Itself
China Denies Preparations for War in Philippines Dispute US meddling is heightening the antagonism and the risk of war
China Escalates Philippines Dispute, as US Continues to Intervene Both countries are becoming increasingly nationalistic, in part because of US meddling
Philippines: US Obliged to Protect Our Claims in South China Sea Panetta, Clinton Vow to Support 1951 Military Pact
Role of Philippines in US Imperial ‘Pivot’ in Asia May Expand Washington has been building up the Filipino military, like others in the region, to contain a non-threatening China
Philippines-China Standoff Could Lead to Open Conflict Washington's imperial policies in the Asia-Pacific region have only exacerbated tensions
China Criticized as Too ‘Assertive,’ as US Expands Military in Asia-Pacific US security deals and ubiquitous naval presence have heightened tensions in the region
Chinese Military Warns US of ‘Confrontation’ Over South China Seas Sees US-Philippines Naval Drills as Provocation
US at Center of Chinese-Filipino Naval Dispute Greater US military expansion into Asia-Pacific has heightened territorial and economic tensions in the region