US, Philippines form military task force for areas including South China Sea, Pentagon says

The United States and the Philippines have formed a new joint task force to strengthen cooperation and increase military ...
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Japan PM says raised 'serious concerns' with Xi on South China Sea, Xinjiang

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday (Oct 31) she raised "serious concerns" about the South China Sea, ...

In first meeting with Xi, Japan PM Takaichi voices ‘serious concerns’ on South China Sea and Xinjiang

In her first meeting with the Chinese leader, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for “candid dialogue” on regional ...

Chinese coast guard rams and damages a Philippine vessel off an island in the South China Sea

Chinese coast guard ships have used powerful water cannons and rammed a Philippine government vessel near Thitu Island in the ...

U.S. plans "show of force" against Chinese aggression in South China Sea as Trump, Xi to meet, sources say

The move, if it occurs, would be in response to China's escalating hostilities near disputed waters as Trump is poised to meet with Xi, sources say.