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Exclusive-US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment
The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional conflict,
China seethes as US missile system stays in Philippines
Beijing is on high alert as the Philippines holds onto a US mid-range missile system it received earlier this year that is capable of targeting mainland China.
US places China on edge with missile deployment in Philippines
The U.S. has no plans to withdraw its mid-range missile system from the Philippines, despite demands from China. Sources indicate that the U.S.
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Exclusive: US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise
The Typhon system, which can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets, was brought in for joint exercises earlier this year.
Philippines Eyes Future Missile Launchers Purchase, to Retain US Typhon System
The Philippines hopes to procure mid-range capability missiles in future and wants to utilise a U.S.-deployed Typhon system for its military training, with no immediate plan for it to be returned, a top security official said on Friday.
US missile system to remain in Philippines to give China ‘sleepless nights’
Washington is also testing the feasibility of the Typhon mid-range missile system’s use in a regional conflict.
Philippines’ China-centric casinos seen deeply tied to syndicates
The online casinos may also be linked to spying and elections manipulation, a senator says. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Conflict between China, Philippines could involve U.S. and lead to a clash of superpowers
The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea.
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U.S. Will ‘Do What is Necessary’ to aid Philippines in South China Sea, Official Says
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Philippines withdraws coast guard ship from disputed South China Sea shoal
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America and the Philippines Should Call China’s Bluff
The tussle between the Philippines and China over rammed vessels is just the latest in a series of confrontations that many ...