U.S. Backs Philippine Forces in South China Sea

US Reveals New South China Sea 'Task Force'
The Pentagon has confirmed that American troops are quietly assisting Philippine maritime operations in the South China Sea, in a sign of the United States' growing support for its ally amid flaring tensions with China.
South China Sea: US troop aid may reassure Philippines but will prod China, analysts say
For Beijing, the US defence secretary’s revelation of deployment to Task Force Ayungin could be ‘nerve-racking’, says analyst.
U.S. Supporting Philippine Operations in South China Sea with Forward-Deployed Task Force
The Pentagon has revealed the existence of a forward-deployed task force in the Philippines focused on supporting Manila’s maritime operations in the South China Sea.  Task Force-Ayungin, composed of American service members and named after the Philippine designation for Second Thomas Shoal,
U.S. backs Philippine forces in South China Sea with task force
The U.S. military is supporting Philippine operations in the South China Sea via a special task force, a U.S. embassy official said on Thursday, an initiative Manila said involves intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
US task force seen as a diplomatic path to address sea row with China
A NEW United States task force formed to assist Philippine resupply missions to Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal) will pave the way for diplomatic solutions and more joint exercises amid China’s increasing assertiveness in the South China Sea,
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Vietnam and Malaysia agreed to elevate ties and explore closer cooperation to maintain peace in the South China Sea, after a complaint from Malaysia raised tensions over the contested waters.
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U.S. Backs Philippine in the South China Sea
The U.S. military is supporting Philippine operations in the South China Sea via a special task force, a U.S.