Philippines, US Launch Joint Maritime And Air Patrols

China’s Baselines around the Offshore Archipelago

The Philippines and the United States have started joint air and sea patrols in the South China Sea, the latest step in the two allies’ response to China’s growing assertiveness in contested waters. The three-day drills began yesterday in waters near Mavulis island, the Philippines’ northernmost point, which is located around 100 kilometers from Taiwan, … Read more