Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks

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.
Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks despite row over ‘monster ship’
Latest discussions came days after the Philippines accused China of encroaching on its exclusive economic zone near Scarborough Shoal.
Map Shows Chinese 'Monster Ship' Movements in South China Sea
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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
Japan ‘Gravely Concerned’ About South China Sea Tensions, FM Says
Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country’s partnership with Southeast Asia was “vital for regional peace and stability,”
US, Japanese, Philippine Leaders Discussed China's Behavior in South China Sea, White House Says
Biden spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. late on Sunday, a week before Biden leaves office and hands power to President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20.
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 country's ongoing aggression in the area.
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.
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China's "monster ship" is maintaining its presence off Zambales province in the West Sea despite Manila’s calls for Beijing to withdraw the vessel.
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