Philippines accuses China's forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea
Chinese coast guard ships and a Chinese navy helicopter harassed a group of Philippine fisheries vessels conducting a scientific survey in a hotly disputed area of the South China Sea, forcing them to cancel the operation,
Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China's 'dangerous' actions
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippine counterpart on Wednesday and underscored the "ironclad" U.S.
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing's 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.
Rubio Voices 'Serious Concern' To China Over Taiwan, South China Sea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his first call with his Chinese counterpart, voiced "serious concern" Friday over Beijing's "coercive" moves on Taiwan and in the South China Sea, the State Department said.
US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation among the three countries, the White House said.
Philippines launches comic book to counter China 'disinformation' in South China Sea
The Philippines has launched a comic book to counter what the country says is China’s disinformation campaign to push its expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, incl
Philippines launches comic book to counter China's 'disinformation' in disputed South China Sea
Philippines unveils comic book countering China's territorial claims in South China Sea with colourful caricatures and clear messaging.
Philippines to Pick Venue Soon for Second South China Sea Case Against Beijing
The Philippines won a landmark case at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016 that found China's sweeping claim of sovereignty in the South China Sea had no basis under international law. It now wants to hold Beijing accountable for what it says is its harvesting of giant clams and substantial environmental damage to coral reefs in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
Rubio Slams Beijing Over South China Sea, Sparking Rebuke
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparked a sharp rebuke from Beijing over his comments on the South China Sea in one of his first foreign policy statements since taking office.
Philippines launches ‘surface action groups’ to strengthen South China Sea patrols and defence
Experts however, warn that Manila’s strategy of having several warships patrolling at once could strain resources and leave the navy vulnerable to targeted attacks.
US Aircraft Carrier Patrols South China Sea Amid Chinese Military Presence
China's claims in the South China Sea overlap with those of the Philippines, which is a U.S. security treaty ally.
What did Rubio say about Taiwan independence? US, China at odds
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday, affirming Washington does not back Taiwan independence, according to China's foreign ministry, a ...
Malaysia's Anwar Says Don't Single Out China In Sea Tensions
There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, ...
Marco Rubio's 'Concerns' in First Call with China: What to Know
Secretary of State Rubio spoke with China's Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang ...
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Trump’s geographic renaming plans leave mapmakers pondering what to do next
What’s in a name change, after all? The water bordered by the Southern United States, Mexico and Cuba will be critical to ...
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DoD moves to improve maritime security in contested Southeast Asia
A new industry and government consortium has joined the federal scene. This one is devoted to maritime security in Southeast ...
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AFP: China can’t dictate redeployment of PH defense assets
China’s missile-capable ships and militarized artificial islands in the South China Sea are the ones “highly dangerous,” the ...
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From CHIPS to Ships: The Next Step in the U.S.-ROK Alliance
The Chinese Naval fleet has become the world’s largest, threatening the U.S. maritime dominance and unrestricted freedom of navigation in East Asia and the South China Sea. Although the U.S. Navy ...