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Philippines files protest over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea
The protest stems from the presence of two coast guard vessels on Jan. 5 and Jan. 10 in and around the disputed Scarborough shoal
ASEAN and China Must Start Tackling Thorny Issues of South China Sea Code, Philippines Says
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding, the Philippines' top diplomat said on Saturday.
Philippines Confronts China’s ‘Monster’ Ship in Disputed Sea
The Philippines has accused a giant Chinese coast guard vessel it dubbed as the “Monster” of maintaining an “illegal presence” in its exclusive economic zone as Beijing ramps up activities in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines raises ‘serious concern’ over large Chinese ship; hold its own navy drills at disputed area
The Philippines said it expressed "serious concern” over the presence of Chinese vessels near its shores during talks with China on their South China Sea dispute.
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.
Philippines Holds Drills Near Disputed Shoal Amid China Tensions
The Philippine Navy on Friday said it held drills near a disputed South China Sea shoal, where a large Chinese vessel was spotted patrolling.
Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near Disputed Shoal Amid Standoff With China
The Philippine navy said on Friday its ships were holding drills near a contested shoal in the South China Sea, a day after Manila and Beijing agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite ongoing disputes.
Philippine navy holds drills near contested South China Sea shoal
Philippine navy ships were holding drills near a contested shoal in the South China Sea on Friday, a day after Manila and Beijing agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite ongoing maritime disputes.
Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near China-controlled Reef
The Philippine Navy said its warships held exercises Friday in the South China Sea as part of its efforts to assert its sovereign rights over waters also claimed by Beijing.
What the Philippines’ bid for a UN Security Council seat means for China
Manila would be able to raise South China Sea-related issues that could 'embarrass' Beijing and nudge it into a compromise, ...
Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face ...
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 ...
Trump’s transactional diplomacy risks complicating the hedging of stakeholders from Philippines to Vietnam, and adding unpredictability for China
Trump’s transactional diplomacy risks complicating the hedging of stakeholders from Philippines to Vietnam, and adding ...
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Philippines confronts China over coast guard patrols near Zambales
The Philippines used its latest maritime talks with China to directly condemn the rotating fleet of Chinese Coast Guard ...
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China, Philippines discuss maritime tensions
Tensions between Beijing and Manila have intensified in recent months concerning the South China Sea, a region spanning 3.5 ...
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US aircraft carrier joins PH in WPS patrols
The Philippines and the US carried out joint air and sea patrols in the West Sea (WPS), in the latest show of cooperation.
Taiwan and Philippines try to figure out how to navigate the return of Donald Trump
Manila and Taipei, facing PLA confrontations, may need to depend less on the US and appeal to Trump’s transactional nature, analysts say.