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Philippines, China pledge to seek common ground on South China Sea
The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features.
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
Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks despite row over 'monster ship'
Beijing and Manila have agreed to continue talks on settling their territorial differences despite Philippine protests about the presence of a Chinese "monster ship" near the contested Scarborough Shoal.
Philippines and China pledge to resolve South China Sea issues
MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features.
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. The three leaders discussed trilateral maritime security and economic cooperation,
The South China Sea Comes to a Boil
Chinese Coast Guard ships fire water cannons at Unaizah May 4, a Philippine Navy chartered vessel, conducting a routine resupply mission to troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal, on March 5, 2024, in the South China Sea. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)
Philippines and China hold talks as ‘monster’ ship fuels South China Sea tensions
MANILA: China and the Philippines are holding talks on their South China Sea dispute, Manila’s top envoy said Wednesday (Jan 15), as tensions rise anew over Beijing’s giant vessel in disputed waters.
South China Sea: Philippines warns Beijing ‘all options on the table’ after coastguard patrol
A Chinese coastguard ship patrolled Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday pushing the Philippines ‘to the wall’, and prompting Manila to consider international lawsuits.
Philippines Files Protest Over Beijing's 'Escalatory Actions' in South China Sea
The Philippines on Monday called on Beijing to desist from "escalatory actions" at a South China Sea shoal and said a protest has been lodged over the presence of Chinese coast guard, militia and navy in its exclusive economic zone.
Map Shows Chinese 'Monster Ship' Movements in South China Sea
The 12,000-ton CCG-5901, along with its sister ship CCG-2901 is the world's largest Coast Guard vessel and three times ...
Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea ...
Philippines threatens legal action after Chinese coast guard ship sails in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has threatened international lawsuits against China for the action, which it says is another sign of the ...
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Japan, Philippines vow to boost security ties over China concern
MANILA: Japan and the Philippines vowed on Wednesday (Jan 15) to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions ...
Philippines starts Spratly Islands upgrades after months of tension with China
The improvements, including a longer airstrip on Thitu Island, will help boost Manila’s military presence in the South China ...