The Philippines and the United States began a two-day joint patrol in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the Philippine military said in a statement, a move that would likely irk China.

Security engagements between the treaty allies soared last year amid growing tensions in the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China have traded blame over a spate of run-ins.

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    11 months ago

    The spelling failure makes it look like there’s a ship called the Underway.

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      11 months ago

      Pretty sure you mean his mommy dearest, Pinky MacArthur.

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    11 months ago

    Comparing China-Vietnam relations with China-Philippines relations is showcasing the difference between cooperation and antagonization.