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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 China's actions in the South China Sea, calling them an attempt to gain territorial space through force and destabilizing the region. He highlighted China's 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 actions by China in Japan and Malaysia, indicating a broader pattern of unilateral territorial expansion...
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 .