‘Range of options’ ready for South China Sea aggression: US admiral
Washington and Beijing have been on a collision course over China’s increasingly assertive actions to defend its territorial claims in the South China Sea.
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US military open to escorting Philippine ships in South China Sea
Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility, depending on consultations under the allies’ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China says
The U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”
US, Philippines conduct joint patrols in South China Sea near Taiwan
The patrols come days after Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called the situation in the South China Sea increasingly “dire.”
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communications
President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.
Biden seeks better military relations with China when he meets with Xi
The plan is to revive the regular talks under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, used to improve safety in the air and sea.
Joint Chiefs chairman hopeful about resuming military talks with China
Gen. CQ Brown says he has conveyed his desire to restart the dialogue in a letter to his Chinese counterpart, and that he’s “hopeful.”
Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels in South China Sea
China has stood by its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea, clashing with its neighbors and drawing in the U.S., Manila’s treaty ally.
USS Ronald Reagan pulls into the Philippines amidst tension with China
Navy officials said the carrier's port call was planned in advance and not a response to recent maritime collisions between Beijing and Manila.
China sends more ships and planes toward Taiwan
Taiwan says China has sent another 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island.
China and the US appear to restart military talks
China froze military exchanges after former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last August visited self-governing Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.