Philippines, South China Sea
China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines
China has publicized for the first time what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands.
Damage, injury to Philippines in Sth China Sea is 'irresponsible behaviour', says US Defense Secretary
The injuring of Filipino crew and damage to Philippine vessels in the South China Sea is "irresponsible behaviour and disregards international law", U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a joint press conference on Thursday.
China reveals alleged 2016 'secret agreement' with Philippines regarding South China Sea
China alleges that in 2016, the Philippines entered into an unwritten agreement that restricted access by military and other official ships to islands in the South China Sea.
U.S. defense chief slams China for aggression in South China Sea
Damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to their crew in the South China Sea is “irresponsible behavior” in disregard of international law, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday in Honolulu,
Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it as harassment and "dangerous manoeuvres".
Philippines and France Wrap Up Landmark South China Sea Drills - TaiwanPlus News
A commanding officer of the Philippine Navy has praised a "robust strategic partnership" between his country and France following landmark joint drills in the South China Sea.
South China Sea face-off: The Philippines that China was not prepared for
China has been usurping territory in South China Sea for several years. While It did not face a lot of resistance, but now, one country is challenging its might - Philippines. While it is still a David and Goliath face-off,
Philippines says Chinese coast guard elevating tensions in South China Sea
The Philippines on Wednesday accused China's coast guard of elevating tensions in the South China Sea after its use of water canons that damaged two of its vessels, an official said.
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China’s military aggression prompt PH, US, Japan, Australia to line up more joint maritime drills
The Philippines, United States, Japan and Australia have cited the aggressive actions of China in the West Philippine Sea ...
Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over firing of ‘high pressured’ water cannon in South China Sea
The Philippines summoned a Chinese envoy in Manila to protest Beijing’s use of a water cannon that damaged a Filipino vessel ...
Chinese embassy in Philippines raises five questions in refuting Manila's denial of 'agreements' on South China Sea issue
After several senior Philippine officials denied that the Marcos administration had negotiated with China to reach "arrangements" on the Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef), the Chinese Embassy in ...
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Beyond victory over China
James W. Pfister, J.D. University of Toledo, Ph.D. University of Michigan (political science), retired after 46 years in the ...
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Why China Is Wary of US ‘Ironclad’ Alliance With the Philippines
This year’s Balikatan exercises are scheduled to run until May 10, and are planned to be the largest joint exercise between ...
Philippines Summons China Envoy After Water Cannon Incident
The Philippines said it summoned China’s envoy in Manila on Thursday after Chinese vessels fired water cannons at Philippine ...
Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessels in disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippines on Tuesday accused China's coast guard of harassment and of damaging two of its boats in a disputed area of ...
US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen defense cooperation amid South China Sea tensions
Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines met in Hawaii to deepen cooperation amid concerns over China's activities in the South China Sea.
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PCG exec: Damaged WPS resources strengthen case build-up vs. China
The marine resource assessment that showed damaged resources within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) will be ...