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Japan’s expanded military ties with the Philippines are a logical progression of its ties to the United States.

The Philippines and Japan pledged to enhance their defense alliance through training exercises, logistical activities, equipment transfers and intelligence sharing on Monday amid China’s assertive moves in the South China Sea.

The Philippines has not received any opposition from other countries regarding its position and activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) except for

The South China Sea is an important shipping route that holds significant oil and gas reserves.

About 100 Chinese nationals who engaged in illegal offshore gambling operations in the Philippines have been repatriated to the country. The Chinese

Chinese President Xi Jinping has admitted the country's economy still faces 'numerous difficulties' in an article set to be published this week ahead of a major political meeting in Beijing, state media said Friday.

The encounter followed Tuesday's near collision between an intercepting Chinese military helicopter and a Philippine turboprop.

While past powers pursued modernization through expansionist strategies, often leaving developing nations burdened, China ' s approach emphasizes coexistence over zero-sum rivalry. By prioritizing shared growth and leveraging its own modernization to propel global progress, China has earned recognition as an "enabler."

The Philippine government has dismissed claims saying that Palawan is part of China as it continues to fight disinformation on social media. In an X post,

China's coast guard sailed within a few dozen miles of the Philippines' Palawan Province while continuing to patrol waters off Luzon island.