China, Philippines

US Navy Eyes More Lethal Firepower in South China Sea
The U.S. Navy will deploy the littoral combat ships with added capabilities forward around the globe, particularly in the Pacific Ocean, Del Toro added. He also claimed that the containerized launcher will provide "tremendous firepower" and more technical advantage over U.S. adversaries.
Philippine Navy to stick with non-escalatory approach in South China Sea
The Philippine Navy will persist with its regular maritime patrols in the South China Sea and continue with its "non-escalatory approach" despite China's recent deployment of military warships to shadow Philippine vessels in the contested waters,
China says Philippines has 'provoked trouble' in South China Sea with US backing
China accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, a week after Beijing and Manila traded accusations over a new confrontation in the disputed waters.
China carrying out 'maritime occupation' in West Philippine Sea: analyst
The analysts suggests that the Philippines counter China's "maritime occupation" by "exploiting" their position as the "occupier," which he said was a resource-intensive endeavor.
US, allies send message to Beijing over South China Sea clashes with the Philippines
Diplomats and representatives from the militaries and coast guards of the United States, Japan and the Philippines had a maritime dialogue against a backdrop of clashes involving Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea.

China, Taiwan

Satellite Photos Show China's Warships in Naval Standoff
Chinese and Taiwanese warships were spotted in a standoff in the contested waters near Taiwan on Tuesday as China continued ...
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China Is Freaked Out: The Navy’s F-35C Fighter is a Killer
Despite being from the same aircraft line, the Navy’s F-35 variant—the “C” model—is quite different from either the Air Force ...
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China’s navy deploys largest fleet in decades, encircling Taiwan
The New York Times reports that China may have deployed its largest fleet of ships around Taiwan in decades.
China sends largest naval fleet in decades to region, threat level severe, Taiwan says
China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more ...
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"Very unique" Russian submarine spotted in the South China Sea; Philippines deploys navy ship, warplanes
The Philippine military deployed a navy ship and air force planes to shadow a Russian submarine, which passed through the ...
China Stages Largest Show of Force in Decades After U.S. Visit by Taiwan’s Lai
Taiwanese authorities said they were seeing ‘major elements of a military drill’ over a vast expanse of air and sea.
China says it takes 'necessary measures' to defend sovereignty over Taiwan
China said on Wednesday it takes "necessary measures" to defend the country's sovereignty and will not tolerate "separatist" ...
Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
Taiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining ...
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PH Navy to continue WPS patrols but won't react to China aggression
The Philippine Navy on Wednesday said it would continue conducting patrols in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) but vowed not ...