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South China Sea Tension Ramping Up

April 11, 2020 Mike

Despite a global pandemic, the South China Sea has become more active over the past week, owing in large part to China’s aggressive posturing in

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Duterte Warns Beijing to Keep Away From Its South China Sea Possessions

April 5, 2019 Mike

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is loudly warning China to keep its distance from an island in the South China Sea that is considered by Manila

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Thursday 8 December, 2016 Update: Duterte’s SCS Maneuvering

December 8, 2016 Mike

Since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in Manila relations between the Philippines and China have improved considerably, while the PI’s relations with the United States

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Monday 24 October, 2016 Update: Anxiety And Confusion In Washington And Manila

October 25, 2016 Mike

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial comments in Beijing last week have cast clouds of anxiety and uncertainty across the globe. Diplomats, government officials and analysts

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Tuesday 12 July, 2016 Update: Tribunal Rules in South China Sea Case

July 12, 2016 Mike

After a long wait the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has delivered its ruling on China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea. The PCA

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