Taiwan detects dozens of Chinese aircraft near island after UK ship patrol
Taipei says an estimated 15 Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday.
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China continues a second day of war games and military drills around Taiwan, including simulated attacks on key targets.
Potential sale of US fighter jets comes as tensions mount between the Philippines and China over maritime disputes.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te claims China is deepening its ‘influence campaign’ on the island.
The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.
Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’.
Manila says it will lodge a diplomatic protest after a Chinese helicopter came within 3 metres of a Philippine plane.
Canberra says Chinese jet dropped flares nears its air force plane as China accuses Australia of airspace intrusion.
The US Navy described its patrol as a ‘routine’ exercise through the international waterway.
Lawmakers vote to send articles of impeachment against Duterte to the Senate for trial.
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Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making ‘aggressive manoeuvres’ towards Philippine fisheries boats.
