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News •

Philippines, US hold joint drills in South China Sea • May 21, 2025, 7:04 AM ET (Taipei Times)
A Philippines island defying Beijing in the South China Sea • May 20, 2025, 11:12 AM ET (BBC)
NATO Member's Warship Sends Message to China • May 19, 2025, 8:56 AM ET (Newsweek)
Satellite Photo Shows US Aircraft Carrier at China's Doorstep • May 16, 2025, 3:27 AM ET (Newsweek)
China Fires Warning at US Treaty Ally • May 16, 2025, 1:33 AM ET (Newsweek)

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The East China, South China, and Yellow seas
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Krakatoa (Krakatau) volcano
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