US and ally break new ground in South China Sea
The 2024 Balikatan exercise is meant to prepare Philippine forces for cooperation with allies in a conflict.
US and allies sink China-made naval vessel in war drill
Chinese media had condemned the planned simulation for showing "clear provocative intent."
China's military satellites are watching America's every move
A senior Space Force official said China launched 400 satellites into space over the last two years, challenging the U.S. monopoly on long-range targeting.
China reveals details of South China Sea deals with US ally
Marcos administration denies it agreed to under-the-table arrangement with Beijing involving remote Philippine military outpost.
Photos show Chinese ships in standoff in neighbor's waters
China's coast guard entered prohibited waters off an outlying Taiwanese county for the second time in four days.
China releases own video of "dangerous" territorial confrontation
The video notably leaves out the direct water cannon blasts and collisions showcased in the Philippines' footage of the same incident.
US ally reports confrontation with Chinese coast guard
Philippine vessels shown under fire from water cannon in area contested by Beijing.
China's military ships watch US and allied navies
Chinese warships are shadowing the U.S.-Philippine-French joint flotilla within Manila's internationally recognized exclusive economic zone.
China warns America not to 'sow chaos' during largest US and allied drills
Some 17,000 military personnel from the U.S., Philippines, Australia and France are taking part in this year's Balikatan exercise amid tensions with China.
Chinese vessels detected massing near US-led military exercise
A maritime expert says he suspects China is putting on a display of force for the U.S.-Philippine exercise.
US and ally begin major military exercise on "China's doorstep"
This year's edition of the Balikatan exercise, the largest yet, is taking place near two Asia-Pacific hotspots.
The missiles that could give US ally the edge over China
China objected to India's sale of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines as the first batch of the supersonic weapons arrived in Manila.
Did US ally make a "secret agreement" with China? What we know
The "gentlemen's agreement" has become a thorny issue in the South China Sea dispute, which has the potential to draw the U.S. into conflict with China.
Beijing warns US after missile launcher reaches "China's doorstep"
A Chinese government spokesperson said the United States was trying to gain a military advantage over China.
US firepower reaches 'historic' new location amid China tensions
The MRC launch system deployed in the Philippines can be loaded with Tomahawk cruise missiles, whose 1,500-mile range puts parts of China's coast within range.
US ally reveals threshold for triggering Article 5 against China
Analysts have said Beijing is taking advantage of vague wording in the U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty to use increasingly forceful tactics.
China intercepts US ally's ships near disputed waters
A China Coast Guard ship homed in on a research vessel and its escort just 40 miles off the coast of populous Luzon Province.
US ally spots Chinese ship armed with 'autocannon'
China's coast guard has patrolled around the disputed Tokyo-held Senkaku Islands on more than 100 consecutive days.
China issues demands to US ally over disputed territory
Philippine President Maros denied knowledge of his predecessor's alleged "gentlemen's agreement" with China on disputed waters.
Biden says US will defend Philippines from South China Sea attacks
The pledge came ahead of the inaugural U.S.-Japan-Philippines summit as Washington seeks to rally its allies to counter China in the region.
Xi Jinping's likeness ripped apart in protest outside China's Consulate
Beijing claims most of the South China Sea as its territory, including areas within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
China protests after US rallies allies in South China Sea
Biden's upcoming summit with Japanese and Philippine leaders is expected to address countering China in the Asia-Pacific.
China trades barbs with US ally over territorial dispute
Beijing said Philippine government vessels were "illegally" operating in the Philippines' own exclusive economic zone, 700 miles from Chinese shores.
What is UNCLOS? US advised to ratify law of the sea treaty
Proponents warn the U.S. is losing credibility in the South China Sea and access to critical mineral reserves.
US and allied navies patrol China-claimed waters amid territorial tensions
The exercises came just days ahead of the first-ever trilateral dialogue between President Biden and his Philippine and Japanese counterparts.
Japanese PM Kishida Must Stop Derailing the Global Energy Transition
While the climate crisis requires a rapid transition to renewable energy, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is prolonging our dependence on fossil fuels.
Chinese media reacts as US and allied navies plan pointed patrols
Responding to news of a U.S.-Japan-Philippines patrol, the Global Times said the U.S. would abandon its allies in a conflict.
Chinese state media warns US ally will suffer "losses" as tensions grow
Last Saturday, a Philippine supply boat was met with an attempted blockade and water cannon attacks by China.
US ally stands its ground amid tensions with China
Philippines president Marcos has vowed to enact countermeasures after the latest tangle with China in contested waters.
Injured allied navy sailors given combat medals after China clash
The Philippine navy personnel were injured during the China's coast guard's water cannon broadsides near a South China Sea hot spot.