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“Hegseth reassured the Philippines, Washington’s oldest treaty partner in Asia, that the Trump administration will maintain robust deterrence against Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea, a critical trade waterway claimed almost entirely by China.”

“The decision to hold the Quad leaders’ summit in the Philippines, is a first in a non-Quad country and indicates the difficulties the grouping has had in scheduling the summit in the past few years.”

“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…”

“Trump will participate in the summit in Manila on Nov. 16 before going to China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, which will take place from Nov. 17-19, the White House said.”

“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…”

“But, behind it all, serious tensions remain, chief among them the status of Taiwan.”

“But also the perspective that that now because of that is making reference that China United States has to fight the new militarism implying Japan and other countries for example the Philippines-- MARGARET BRENNAN: Right.”

“Trump offered to sell arms to China, US ambassador says Edward Wong AI generated WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether he would like to buy US weapons, David Perdue, the US ambassador to China said in a television…”

“Earlier this week, the EU and the Philippines announced that they had reached "substantial agreement" on their free trade agreement, putting it on course for formal conclusion in the coming months.”

“BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and the Philippines announced a new free trade deal on Tuesday in the latest bilateral agreement struck by Brussels as it seeks to diversify its economy as tensions persist with traditional trading partners including China,…”

“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…”

“In July, the Philippines accused China of firing water cannons at government vessels near the Scarborough Shoal.”

“A China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine fishing boat on a resupply mission in the South China Sea on Friday (September 18, 2026), the Philippine Coast Guard said, damaging its railings and deck structures in the latest confrontation between the two…”

“Wu, who migrated to Australia from Guangdong in South China, once had multiple competitors along West Wyalong’s main drag.”

“Similar close-quarters confrontations have become more frequent between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.”

“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…”

“The Defense Priorities report was published amid broader regional concerns about the durability of US security commitments in Asia, specifically tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea.”

“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.”

“In Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Australia, China looms menacingly as partnerships with Washington fray.”

“Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has spent much of his time in office insisting that Kuala Lumpur will not be forced to choose between the United States and China.”

““A treaty ratified by the Senate or statute is constitutionally required to annex territory, as with the Louisiana Purchase or annexation of Hawaii or Panama Canal or acquisition of Puerto Rico or the Philippines in ending the Spanish-American War.”