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Philippines condemns Chinese boats’ ‘illegal’ actions in South China Sea

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Philippines condemns Chinese boats’ ‘illegal’ actions in South China Sea

A Philippine supply boat, center, maneuvers around Chinese coast guard ships as they tried to block its way near Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin Shoal, at the disputed South China Sea on August 22, 2023. FILE | Photo Credit: AP The Philippines condemned “illegal” actions by Chinese vessels on Friday after the boats … Read more

Australian, US, Filipino forces practice retaking an island in a drill along the South China Sea

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Australian, US, Filipino forces practice retaking an island in a drill along the South China Sea

Australian and Philippine soldiers take position as an Australian A1 Abrams tank moves along a beach during a joint exercise at a naval base in San Antonio town, Zambales province on August 25, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP Australian and Filipino forces, backed by U.S. Marines, practiced retaking an island seized by hostile forces in … Read more