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China's military conducts patrols in South China Sea, warns Philippines • June 15, 2025, 1:48 AM ET (Straits Times)

How the next Philippine president could reshape its South China Sea policy • June 14, 2025, 5:50 PM ET (South China Morning Post)

Filipino forces and villagers struggle to live in China's shadow in disputed waters • June 10, 2025, 12:55 AM ET (AP)

Chinese ship runs aground off Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea • June 8, 2025, 6:05 AM ET (AP)

Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threats • June 1, 2025, 2:34 AM ET (AP)

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