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Sun Weidong, center, China's Vice Foreign Minister, delivers his opening statement during the Philippines-China Foreign Ministry consultation meeting at a hotel in Manila on Thursday March 23, 2023.

Chinese diplomats oppose US military presence in Philippines

In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.

8 weeks ago

Army Pacific general to aggressors: we’re battle ready in Asia

Maj. Gen. Joseph Ryan said a network of treaty alliances and partnerships provides a regional safeguard.

3 months ago

This brutal World War II battle holds lessons for future Pacific fights

More than 100,000 civilians died in the Battle of Manila - a lesson that Army leadership should carry into future Pacific battles.

3 years ago

Tough words from the secretary of State about China

Pompeo: US to make sure China can't blockade South China Sea

4 years ago

Navy to press patrols in disputed sea, China calls out ‘meddlers’

Adm. John Richardson, who heads U.S. naval operations, said in a news conference with Philippine military officials in Manila on Monday that such patrols highlight the U.S. position against “illegitimate maritime claims.”

5 years ago

Military forces from Hawaii to Guam pitch in to save Saipan, Tinian in the wake of super typhoon

Tinian was battered by sustained winds clocked at 178 miles per hour, making it the most powerful cyclone on record to ever wallop U.S. soil, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

By Carl Prine

5 years ago

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