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South China Sea: U.S. Comments on Pending International Ruling on China's Claims, Expects Beijing to Respect the Court's Decision

The United States on Thursday asked China to respect the decision of an international tribunal on the South China Sea territorial dispute between Beijing and Manila.

Power

China Silent in Face of Massive US Navy Show of Force in South China Sea

The two carrier strike groups in these carriers consist of 140 aircraft, including 80 F/A-18 Hornets.

Chinese foreign minister phones John Kerry to warn Washington not to infringe on its sovereignty ahead of international court ruling on territorial dispute

China Issues Warning to US Ahead of South China Sea Ruling

China's foreign minister Wang Yi and US secretary of state John Kerry had a telephonic conversation a week before the international court ruling over China's territorial claims in the South China Sea.

Jamming ISIS

US Navy EA-18G Electronic Warfare Jets Sent to the Philippines Ahead of Arbitration Decision

PACAF, which is overseeing the deployment, won't say how long the Growlers will be in the Philippines.

Chinese warships

China Should Prepare for Military Conflict in South China Sea: State Media

China should be prepared for military confrontation in the South China Sea, a local publication said on Tuesday.

South China Sea

South China Sea: Beijing to Conduct Military Drills Around Paracel Islands to Reassert Claims Over Disputed Region

China will carry out military drills to assert its claim over disputed reefs and islands in the South China Sea from July 5 to 11.

Rodrigo Duterte Sworn In As President Of The Philippines

Chinese President Xi Jinping Congratulates Newly-Sworn Philippine Leader Rodrigo Duterte

Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Rodrigo Duterte, after he was sworn in as the 16th president of the Republic of the Philippines on Thursday.

Philippines New Defense Priorities.

Islamic Militant Threat is More Pressing than South China Sea Issue for Philippines' Incoming Government: New Defense Chief

Defeating Islamic insurgents in the Philippines will assume more importance than addressing the territorial disputes in the South China Sea, Philippines incoming Defense Minister Delfin Lorenzana said on Wednesday.

Supercarrier

Two U.S. Navy Supercarriers Patrolling Philippine Waters to Deter Chinese Attack

Legal experts have long said the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration will likely go against China.

US Would Go to Battle Against China Over Scarborough Shoal--Retired US Admiral

US Could go to War With China Over Scarborough Shoal: Retired US Admiral

A military confrontation could ensue between the United States and China if the latter starts reclamation activities in the disputed Scarborough Shoal off the coast of the Philippines, a retired US Admiral said on Thursday.

Security Under Scrutiny In Southern Philippines Amid Terror Attacks

Philippines Confirms Canadian Hostage Beheaded by Militant Group Abu Sayyaf

The Philippines military has confirmed on Tuesday that the Canadian hostage of the militant group Abu Sayyaf has been beheaded after a deadline to pay ransom was not given by the deadline last Monday.

Scarborough Shoal.

Chinese Coast Guards Stop Filipino Nationalists From Planting Flag on Disputed Scarborough Shoal

Chinese maritime officials stopped a Philippine nationalist group "Kalayaan Atin Ito" (Freedom It's Ours) from planting a Filipino flag on the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Sunday.

Goodbye, Pakistan

India Selling Supersonic BrahMos Warship-killing Missiles to Vietnam and the Philippines

By pushing international sales of the sought after BrahMos, India is effectively thumbing its nose at China.

China and Philippines.

China Calls on Philippines to Stop Court Proceedings Over South China Sea Dispute

China has called on the Philippines to halt its international court proceedings and settle their territorial dispute in the South China Sea region through bilateral negotiations.

Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo Duterte: President-Elect Allows Public to Kill Drug Dealers, "I'll Give you a Medal" [VIDEO]

Philippine president-elect, Rodrigo Duterte, has given the public permission to kill drug dealers as part of his mission to combat crime and he illegal drug trade in the country.

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