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Australia’s defence chief called for allies and neighbours to work more closely together as China expands its military and coast guard presence in the region.

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The South China Sea is expected to feature in the regional meetings, while China has yet to confirm who it will send.

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The Philippines' defense chief issued a warning over actions against the BRP Sierra Madre, saying it would be an act of war.

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Tinukoy ni Teodoro ang sinabi ng Chinese envoy tungkol sa paggamit ng puwersa.

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Filipinos are split on the Marcos administration’s handling of the West Philippine Sea dispute with China, but nearly three in four want the government to prioritize diplomacy.

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The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea condemned the intrusion of a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 sampans into Kota Island’s territorial sea in Palawan, where the vessels allegedly engaged in unauthorized fishing and dumped waste at sea.

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Tinukoy ni Teodoro ang sinabi ng Chinese envoy tungkol sa paggamit ng puwersa.

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The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea condemned the intrusion of a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 sampans into Kota Island’s territorial sea in Palawan, where the vessels allegedly engaged in unauthorized fishing and dumped waste at sea.

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