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“Pentagon chief Hegseth to visit Philippines to meet US allies at Asean events SCMP has previously reported that Quad and Squad meetings were being planned on the sidelines of Asean events US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to the Philippines this…”

“China says it allowed Philippines to resupply warship amid diplomatic tensions Latest mission to disputed South China Sea shoal comes after Manila summoned Beijing’s ambassador over remarks it deemed threatening China has allowed the Philippines to resupply a…”

“China and the Philippines recently traded accusations over the medical evacuation of a Philippine serviceman from a grounded naval vessel in the hotly disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.”

“Chinese ambassador denies threatening Philippines after saying a war may prove easy to win Foreign ministry in Manila summoned ambassador Jing Quan after his comments further inflamed long-running tensions Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro met Jing…”

“Envoy says China could ‘easily win’ conflict as Manila claims it is ‘thinly veiled threat’ Philippine President Marcos Jnr says comments by ambassador Jing Quan run counter to efforts to ease South China Sea stand-offs “Those groundless accusations against…”

“Marcos on South China Sea row; anger in Thailand over iron cage beds: 7 Asia highlights From US stealth jets in Indian drills to Luckin Coffee’s Singapore expansion, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting The Philippines is “resigned” to…”

“Chinese language teachers leave the Philippines over safety fears Educational exchanges are in the firing line as tensions between the two countries spill over into the classroom Around 150 Chinese language teachers in the Philippines are returning home…”

“Collision near Sabina Shoal sparks fresh escalation between China and the Philippines Two sides blame each other for deliberate ramming near the contested atoll in the South China Sea, fuelling tensions over strategic waterway In a brief statement released on…”

“Taipei donates coastguard vessel to Manila amid South China Sea tensions As it faces off against Beijing in the region, Manila has been expanding its unofficial security cooperation with Taipei Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration said on Wednesday that “this…”

“Analysts say the summit is Marcos’ chance to engage Brics members and diversify beyond its traditional ties with the US amid geopolitical tensions with China.”