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US, Philippines vow joint defense ‘anywhere in the South China Sea’

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the rounds in Washington seeking to deepen the alliance amid concerns over Chinese aggression.

By Bryant Harris

3 weeks ago

CENTCOM commander: As US scales back in Mideast, China may step in

Gen. Frank McKenzie said the strategy of doing more in the region with less military presence may prevent China and Russia from cashing in on any U.S. void.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

24 months ago

America’s return to ‘Clash of Civilizations’

China watchers must get the subject right since China is the most serious strategic competitor to the United States, say the authors of this commentary.

By Ryan Ashley and Alex Barker

2 years ago

China, North Korea loom as Blinken, Austin head to Asia

The Cabinet members' Asia trip is intended to restore what Biden hopes will be a calming and even-keeled approach to ties with Tokyo and Seoul.

2 years ago

Carrier Ronald Reagan heads back into the South China Sea

The aircraft carrier and its strike group steamed into the restive waters on Friday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Camp Humphreys: Prepare for installation service delays while US, South Korea negotiate cost-sharing agreement

Camp Humphreys in South Korea gave a heads up that some installation services will likely slow down because host-nation support expired last month.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago