US, Philippines to hold joint war games as South China Sea tensions escalate

Beijing was last week carrying out seabed coring activities for methane hydrates in contested waters

Diplomacy hopes: Despite political rhetoric, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte seeks peaceful resolution with Beijing
Diplomacy hopes: Despite political rhetoric, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte seeks peaceful resolution with BeijingPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
Published 13 April 2021, 23:12Updated 14 April 2021, 10:03