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14 nations, including Japan, India, also take part in drills as observers amid maritime tensions in South China Sea
US President's reassurances came as he hosted Philippine President Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida
Also calls on Philippines to refrain from being manipulated by the United States
Chinese defense ministry criticizes the US, accusing it of a 'Cold War' mindset and meddling in the Asia Pacific
China and Vietnam sign 37 deals, including joint patrols in the South China Sea, aiming to boost ties
China and the Philippines clashed in the South China Sea, tensions continue over disputed waters
Commander Sweeney says tour is part of a US commitment to uphold freedom of passage in the waters and airspace
Chinese forces ‘will take all necessary measures to defend national sovereignty amid provocation from United States’
We are not going to create any alliances and new dividing lines in the region like Washington, says General Gerasimov
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak again in coming weeks