The militaries of the U.S. and Philippines have carried out joint drills in waters adjacent to the South China Sea claimed by Beijing.

China has frequently criticized the Philippines' joint military exercises with the U.S. and other countries in the region, accusing Manila of inviting outside forces into what it believes to be a ...

For the past 10 years, China has been expanding its presence in the South China Sea, taking over submerged coral reefs, ...