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US calls out ‘dangerous’ Chinese helicopter maneuvers as tensions rise over South China Sea

Seoul, South Korea CNN — A Chinese military helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday, in what observers said was the second incident of potentially catastrophic behavior by the People’s Liberation Army against foreign aircraft in a week. Tuesday’s incident was witnessed by …

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Egypt Independent February 21, 2025

ASEAN leaders seek solutions for Myanmar and South China Sea

In a bid to address two major issues threatening regional stability, Southeast Asian leaders met with a representative from Myanmar’s

Weekly Blitz October 11, 2024

Blinken raises concerns over Beijing’s ‘destabilizing actions’ in South China Sea at meeting with Chinese counterpart

Hong Kong CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over Beijing’s “destabilizing actions” in the South China Sea in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, as the two sought to keep communications open despite a deepening rivalry. Blinken met with Wang in Laos during a trip to Asia against the …

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Egypt Independent July 29, 2024

Philippines plays false victimhood centering South China Sea affairs

Amidst the geopolitical tensions surrounding the South China Sea, the Philippines has adopted a strategy of portraying itself as a

Weekly Blitz April 11, 2024

China and Philippines accuse each other over collisions in disputed South China Sea

Hong Kong CNN — China and the Philippines on Sunday accused each other of causing collisions in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the latest in a string of maritime confrontations between the two countries that have heightened regional tensions. In a statement, Philippine authorities said a Chinese Coast Guard ship carried out …

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Egypt Independent October 22, 2023

Philippines says three fishermen killed after boat collides with ‘foreign’ vessel in South China Sea

CNN — The Philippines is investigating the deaths of three Filipino fishermen after they were killed in a collision with a “foreign” vessel in the South China Sea, authorities in the country said on Wednesday. Philippine fishing boat FFB Dearyn was struck at around 4:20 a.m. on Monday near Scarborough Shoal, according to the Philippine …

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Egypt Independent October 4, 2023