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A satellite image shows Subi Reef, one of China’s four main bases and artificial islands in the South China Sea, July 3, 2020.

Chinese Warships, Jets Deployed in South China Sea’s Spratly Islands

Move comes as the U.S. prepares to host a multi-nation training exercise near Hawaii.

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Philippines: Greater Manila Region Returns to Lockdown as COVID-19 Surges

Groups representing 80,000 health care workers appealed for a two-week “timeout.”
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Philippines: Soldiers, Abu Sayyaf Militants Killed in Southern Clash

The gunbattle comes two days after two troops, 10 BIFF militants died in another clash.
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Philippine, Malaysian Top Diplomats Trade Angry Words over Sabah

The Philippines has long had territorial claims to the region that is now part of Malaysian Borneo.
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Philippines Thanks China in Advance for COVID-19 Vaccine

Presidential spokesman says he hopes friends in Europe and the U.S. will share knowledge as well.
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Watchdog: Philippines Proves Deadly for Environmental Defenders

Global Witness reported 43 deaths in the Philippines in 2019, the most of any Asian country.
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Philippine Army: 10 BIFF Militants Killed in Maguindanao Clash

At least two government troops were killed and 13 were wounded during firefight in marshlands near Datu Salibo.
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How is China Using its Wealth and Power to Control the South China Sea?

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