South China Sea
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Philippine Defense Chief Publicly Rebukes China Over Note Handed on Stage
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. received a note outlining Beijing's stance on the South China Sea while speaking at a conference in Seoul, prompting a sharp public rebuke.
A new island, a new base: The Chinese move that worries the entire region
Satellite images show an up-to-date picture of China's progress in building an artificial island in the South China Sea, which is expected to serve as Beijing's largest base in the Paracel Islands area.
The war with Iran erodes American deterrence in Asia: "A gift to China"
The most serious confrontation in years between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea sharpens regional fears regarding the weakening of American deterrence. The war with Iran has depleted Washington's essential weapons stockpiles, and its allies are wondering if it can contain Beijing. Simultaneously, Donald Trump is growing closer to Xi and closing consulates in Asia.