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When the leaders of the US, Japan and Philippines meet on Thursday, a key topic binds their relationship – common concern over China.

Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as they condemned Chinas aggression against the Philippines in the South China Sea.... -April 09, 2024 at 02:23 am EDT - MarketScreener

Chinas actions in the South China Sea were an example of it trying to gain territorial space through force, and were destabilising the region, a senior U.S. admiral said on Tuesday....

The protesters march towards the Chinese consulate in Manila, chanting 'China leave!' while others call out China's aggression' against Filipino people in the South China Sea

Beijing said Philippine government vessels were "illegally" operating in the Philippines own exclusive economic zone, 700 miles from Chinese shores.

MANILA: Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese president Xi Jinping on Tuesday as they condemned China’s “aggression” against the Philippines in the South China Sea.

The top US military officer in the Pacific on Tuesday said Washington was "very, very concerned" about Beijing's recent "...

Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, has criticized Chinas actions in the South China Sea, calling them an attempt to gain territorial space through force and destabilizing the region. He highlighted Chinas actions against the Philippines, particularly at Second Thomas Shoal, as "dangerous, illegal, and destabilizing." Aquilino expressed concern over the escalation of tensions, citing incidents resulting in injuries to sailors. He also noted similar action...

China continues to press claims over waterways and fishing shoals around the Philippines, prompting increased military and security focus on the country.

China News: The South China Sea, a vital and strategic maritime region, has become a hotbed of geopolitical tensions involving territorial disputes among several .