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MANILA: The Philippines said Sunday more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming" a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming".The Chinese boats were "dispersed and scattered" within the boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef, which the Philippines calls Julian Felipe Reef, around 320 kilometres (200 miles) west of Palawan Island, the coast guard said.
MANILA, Philippines — The United States has described 2023 as a decisive year for implementing the US defense strategy in Asia, citing the expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the Philippines to allow American access to four more Philippine facilities.
The Philippines has accused China of «swarming» a reef off its coast after more than 135 military boats were spotted in the South China Sea.
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Saturday urged lawmakers, Silicon Valley and US allies to stop China from getting semiconductors and cutting-edge technologies key to national security.
The Philippines said Sunday more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming" a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming".
THITU ISLAND, South China Sea — The Philippines said Friday it was establishing a coast guard station on the largest island it holds in the disputed South China Sea, to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels asserting Beijing's claims in the waters.
THE Philippines said Friday it was establishing a coast guard station on the largest island it holds in the disputed South China Sea, to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels asserting Beijing's claims in the waters.
The Philippines has built a new coast guard station on the contested island of Thitu in the South China Sea, boosting its ability to monitor movements of Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy disputed waterway.