WASHINGTON—The United States said Thursday it was ready to provide hardware to modernize the Philippine military, and the Philippines vowed to “stand up to aggressive action” amid rising tension at sea with China.
Showing posts with label Spratly Islands. Show all posts
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
US ready to arm Philippines
WASHINGTON—The United States said Thursday it was ready to provide hardware to modernize the Philippine military, and the Philippines vowed to “stand up to aggressive action” amid rising tension at sea with China.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
DFA: US obliged to defend Filipinos in Spratlys
Source: Associated Press
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has said that US forces are obliged to help defend Filipino troops, ships or aircraft under a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty if they come under attack in the disputed Spratly Islands in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).
China warns US to keep out of S. China Sea dispute
Source: AP
BEIJING (AP) — China urged the United States on Wednesday to restrain other countries from provoking Beijing in disputes over contested territories in the South China Sea, warning that Washington risks becoming embroiled in an unwanted conflict.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
First China aircraft carrier sea trial ‘next week’
Source: INQ
HONG KONG—China’s first aircraft carrier—a remodelled Soviet-era vessel—will go on sea trials next week, a report said Tuesday, amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).
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