US Military in Talks to Build Port in Northern Philippines Facing Taiwan The port would be less than 125 miles from Taiwan
Philippines, Australia Plan to Conduct Joint Patrols in South China Sea The disputed waters have become a potential flashpoint for a war between the US and China
Philippines, Australia Practice Retaking Island in South China Sea About 120 US Marines also participated in the drill
US Navy Commander Says China Must Be ‘Challenged’ in the South China Sea The commander of the US Navy's Seventh Fleet says the US must respond to China's 'aggressive' behavior
China Says It Allowed Philippines to Resupply Grounded Ship on Disputed Reef Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea has been the site of encounters between Chinese and Philippine vessels
Australia’s Biggest Warship Drills With the Philippines in the South China Sea Australia and the Philippines are holding their first joint amphibious exercises
China Tells the Philippines to Remove Grounded Ship from Disputed Reef in South China Sea Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons at Philippine boats trying to resupply the ship over the weekend
US, Japan, Philippines to Hold First Joint Coast Guard Drills in South China Sea The US is expanding its military alliance with the Philippines as part of its strategy against China
Joint US-Philippine Patrols in South China Sea to Begin Later This Year The patrols could lead to dangerous confrontations between American and Chinese vessels
US, Philippines Make Defense Commitment in South China Sea Official The two countries issued new guidelines for the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty
