WASHINGTON AND BEIJING

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                    [Title] => Hagel, Chang air differences over disputed islands
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The defense chiefs of China and the US faced off yesterday over Beijing's escalating territorial disputes in the region, with US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel telling his Chinese counterparts they do not have the right to unilaterally establish an air defense zone over disputed islands with no consultation.

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                    [AuthorName] => Lolita C. Baldor
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                    [Title] => RP won’t take sides  in US-China row
                    [Summary] => President  Arroyo said yesterday the Philippines is the United States’ best friend in Asia but that she won’t take sides in disputes between Washington and Beijing.


"We have been friends of the US for a long time, probably their best friend in Asia," Mrs. Arroyo told her weekly news conference. "We are also friends of China. We are urging them to settle their differences amicably."


Mrs. Arroyo made the comment when asked if the United States could use the Philippines as a "staging point" for military operations in Asia.


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Hagel, Chang air differences over disputed islands

By Lolita C. Baldor | April 9, 2014 - 4:21am

The defense chiefs of China and the US faced off yesterday over Beijing's escalating territorial disputes in the region, with US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel telling his Chinese counterparts they do not have the...

World

RP won’t take sides in US-China row

May 23, 2001 - 12:00am

President Arroyo said yesterday the Philippines is the United States’ best friend in Asia but that she won’t take sides in disputes between Washington and Beijing. "We have been friends of the US...

Headlines