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Philippines suspends South China Sea survey after China's 'harassment'
The Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after two of its fisheries vessels faced "harassment" and aggressive behaviour from China's coast guard and navy.
South China Sea: Chinese forces disrupt Philippines survey operations in disputed waters
The Philippines has halted a scientific survey in the South China Sea after its fishing boats faced aggressive actions by the Chinese coast guard and naval forces, according to Al Jazeera. The Philippine Coast Guard reported that on Friday,
Chinese Military Confronts US Ally in South China Sea
An expert told Newsweek China is hostile due to frustration at the presence of the U.S. Typhon missile system in the Philippines.
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, including new international lawsuits.
Philippines comic book takes battle for South China Sea to children
The Philippines launched a comic book on Friday in its fight against what it called distorted narratives about maritime rights in the disputed South China Sea, a move which drew criticism from China.
‘It’s a win’: Philippines, China uphold South China Sea deal on resupply missions
Analysts say the agreement 'commits both states to a status quo' and urge the Philippines to hold firm on its South China Sea stance In a rare moment of accord amid their simmering feud over the South China Sea,
Philippines launches comic book to counter China's 'disinformation' in the disputed 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.
Philippines turns to comic book to assert South China Sea claims
The Philippine government launched a comic book Friday asserting its claims in the disputed South China Sea, amid rising tensions
In the South China Sea, Indonesia tests the limits of non-alignment
As Jakarta deepens military and coastguard cooperation while rejecting Beijing's sweeping claims, can it maintain a precarious equilibrium? Indonesia is walking a fine line between bolstering ties with Beijing and preserving its long-standing non-aligned stance.
Philippines accuses China's forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea
The Chinese coast guard and navy’s harassment of the Philippine vessels took place Friday near Sandy Cay, three small uninhabited sandbars planked by an artificial island base of Chinese forces and a Philippines-occupied island in the Spratlys archipelago, the coast guard said.
Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea
The Philippines says it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after its fisheries vessels faced “dangerous harassment” and aggressive behaviour from China’s coastguard and navy.The Philippine Coast Guard said on Saturday that three Chinese coastguard vessels and four smaller boats made “aggressive manoeuvres” towards two Philippine Bureau of Fisheries inflatable boats that were on their way to collect sand samples from
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The State of the South China Sea: Coercion at Sea, Slow Progress on a Code of Conduct
Four major developments shaped the security environment in the South China Sea in 2024: (1) increased Chinese coercion ...
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Trump administration: Manila still has Washington’s ‘ironclad’ backing in South China Sea
The newly installed Trump administration has quickly reaffirmed America’s strong support for the Philippines in the face of ...
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 ...
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HEADLINES: US freezes almost all aid | January 26, 2025
Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Sunday, January 26, 2025. Today's episode is brought to you by Wilcon ...
Rubio Slams Beijing Over South China Sea, Sparking Rebuke
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington’s defense commitments to the Philippines remain “ironclad” while criticizing Beijing’s moves in the South China Sea.
Photos Shows US Ally Shadowing Chinese Ship in Contested Waters
The Philippine Coast Guard continues its dayslong effort to keep Chinese vessels from sailing closer to the main island of ...
China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House
China’s relations are starting to improvewith Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, ...
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Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security
New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea. Members of the Philippine coastguard stand alert as a Chinese ...