Philippines, Donald Trump and China
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China issues stark warning to U.S., though its military ignores tensions: direct hit and target sunk
The deployment of the Typhoon Medium-Range Missile System has raised alarms in Beijing. China has previously warned that continued U.S. use of this weapon could heighten tensions between the two nations. For the U.S. military, however, the MRC missile system is considered a critical asset for offensive operations.
The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte violated the country’s constitution due to a technicality
A tropical storm is intensifying and is expected to reach typhoon strength before hitting southern China's coast on Sunday.
The Philippines and China held the 9th Joint Consular Consultation in Beijing on 22 July 2025 to discuss the safety, rights, and welfare of their
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Marcos Jr. strengthen U.S.-Philippines military ties to counter China's assertiveness.
Manila’s significant shift could pave the way for the Philippines, an American treaty ally, to play a bigger role in regional defense if China invades Taiwan.
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Philstar.com on MSNChina pledged more to Philippines than any SEA country but spent the leastChina pledged more development financing to the Philippines than any other Southeast Asian country over the past decade. But the Philippines saw just a tiny fraction of that funding actually come through,
The deployment of the Mid-Range Capability, or Typhon, system in the region has repeatedly irritated China. The US sees it as a key capability.