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The 7th Fleet said transit “demonstrates the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.”

France hosts inaugural meeting of European and Indo-Pacific foreign ministers.

Biden administration publishes 19-page strategy document for region that includes action plan for next 12-24 months.

Cessna planes will “significantly improve” navy’s ability to train pilots to safeguard Philippine maritime territory, defense chief says.

The F-35C crashed into South China Sea while attempting to land on USS Carl Vinson.

Philippine presidential candidate Leni Robredo’s West Philippine Sea gaffe creates political issue for opponents’ supporters.

Acquisition will bolster Manila’s South China Sea defenses in face of an increasingly assertive Beijing, analysts say.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says war with Beijing over the contested waterway would be “ludicrous.”

An F-35 fighter-jet had a “landing mishap” on the deck of USS Carl Vinson, Navy officials say.

Taiwanese analyst says Chinese incursion highlights the cross-strait tensions, serves as warning.

Army units are responsible for defending Chinese outposts in the Spratly and Paracel chains, Recorded Future says.

USS Benfold is committed to upholding freedom of navigation, U.S. Navy says.

The contract is part of an effort to replace the military’s Vietnam-era Hueys, defense chief says.

$375-million purchase marks breakthrough for Manila’s defenses in South China Sea, one analyst says.

The State Department called on Beijing to cease “unlawful and coercive activities.”

Effort was “about freedom of naval/maritime operations rather than freedom of navigation,” or supporting U.S. FONOPs, expert says.

Monday’s 33,169 cases followed a weekend spike after health alerts were raised in Manila, surrounding areas.

“It sends an important message to Beijing,” one analyst says.

Regional fisheries generate an estimated $100 billion annually, supporting 3.7 million people, report says.

The move comes after a woman who left a hotel without quarantining tested positive later.

The government expanded Level 3 restrictions from Metro Manila to Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan provinces.

A University of Queensland professor describes “five myths” about the regional waterway.

New policy became effective Nov. 26 on a trial basis but was publicized only last week.

Both the Shandong and the Liaoning are taking part in drills in or near the contested waterway.

Beijing, meanwhile, accuses Washington of “saber-rattling and making provocations.”

The frigate Bayern’s Indo-Pacific mission drew a rebuke from the Chinese government.

The participants also called for a substantive Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.

The exercises are consistent with efforts to “ratchet up” intimidation of Taiwan, Australian analyst says.

The two sides affirmed the importance of upholding and promoting freedom of navigation.

Tensions over the BRP Sierra Madre escalated when Chinese ships fired water cannon on two Philippine boats.