Philippines told: You’re not alone

Source: AFP

The United States has committed to boost the Philippines’ intelligence capabilities amid increased tensions with China over disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday.

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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).

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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.

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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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US not coming to PH aid vs China

Source: INQ

The United States yesterday said it will not side with any party in the Spratlys conflict, which is to say that the Philippines’ most powerful ally will not be coming to its aid should its spat with China escalate into a shooting war.

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