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Philippines announces decisive measures amid tensions with China
Manila [Philippines], March 28 (ANI): Amid the escalating tensions in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr has announced decisive measures to protect his country's sovereignty and maritime rights while ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Marcos, known as Bongbong, said that the measures, aimed at addressing what he said is the "open, unabating, and illegal" actions by China's Coast.....»»
Opinion - South China Sea- Philippines must softly manage disputes or miss out economically
Manilas assertive transparency strategy is touted as a model for managing maritime disputes but it diminishes key economic opportunities. As Chinese investment pours into other Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines must reduce geopolitical risks without acquiescing to Beijing......»»
EAM Jaishankar discusses security, maritime cooperation with his Philippine counterpart in Manila
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on an official visit to Manila, held a 'warm and productive' meeting with Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Enrique Manalo on Tuesday and discussed wide-ranging issues of security and maritime cooperation. During the meeting, both leaders exchanged views on global, regional, and multilateral issues, including Indo-Pacific, ASEAN,.....»»
Indian Coast Guard ship docks at Manila port amid tensions in South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the Indian Coast Guard ship, Samudra Paheredar docked at the Manila Bay in the Philippines as part of a broader initiative aimed at demonstrating ICG Marine Pollution Response capabilities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official release on Tuesday. The ICG ship which arrived at the port on Monday, is on an overseas deployment to ASEAN c.....»»
DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation
The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»
Consider alliances with Netherlands, Norway, DFA urged
The Department of Foreign Affairs should consider alliances with non-defense allies like Norway, the Netherlands and other countries for maritime exploration, research and development amid conflict with China over the West Philippines Sea (WPS), Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday......»»
From the Newsrooms: March 3 to 9, 2024
THIS WEEK the news followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he traveled to Australia to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia summit from March 4 to 6. The Australian government hosted this year's special summit in the city of Melbourne, to underscore among other issues roiling the region, maritime and security concerns in the South China Sea, an area which has been re-named by the P.....»»
From the Newsrooms: March 3 to 9, 2024
THIS WEEK the news followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he traveled to Australia to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia summit from March 4 to 6. The Australian government hosted this year's special summit in the city of Melbourne, to underscore among other issues roiling the region, maritime and security concerns in the South China Sea, an area which has been re-named by the P.....»»
Australia, ASEAN Warn Against Confrontations in South China
Members of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations are urging calm among those who operate in the increasingly volatile South China Sea.The plea was made Wednesday in a joint statement between ASEAN and Australia at the end of a three-day summit in Melbourne. The summit marked the 50th anniversary of Australia establishing formal ties with ASEAN.The declaration said Australia and ASEAN "recog.....»»
Australia, ASEAN Warn Against Confrontations in South China Sea
Members of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations are urging calm among those who operate in the increasingly volatile South China Sea.The plea was made Wednesday in a joint statement between ASEAN and Australia at the end of a three-day summit in Melbourne. The summit marked the 50th anniversary of Australia establishing formal ties with ASEAN.The declaration said Australia and ASEAN "recog.....»»
Asean statement on South China Sea: the right step forward
In what is seen by many as an unprecedented move, the foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations issued a stand-alone statement expressing concern about the developments in the South China Sea and reaffirming “the shared commitment to maintaining and promoting peace, security and stability in the region” where tension has been growing over conflicting claims in the South China Sea......»»
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Express Concern Over South China Sea Tensions
MANILA, Philippines - Foreign ministers of Southeast Asia's regional bloc ASEAN on Saturday expressed their concern over growing tensions in the South China Sea which they said could threaten regional peace and urged for peaceful dialogue among parties.'We closely follow with concern the recent developments in the South China Sea that may undermine peace, security, and stability in the region,' the bloc's top di.....»»
ASEAN foreign ministers urge peace, restraint amid South China Sea tensions
Top diplomats of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations expressed concern over escalating tensions in the South China Sea and called on all parties involved to engage in peaceful dialogue. .....»»
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Express Concern Over South China Sea Tensions
MANILA, Philippines - Foreign ministers of Southeast Asia's regional bloc ASEAN on Saturday expressed their concern over growing tensions in the South China Sea which they said could threaten regional peace and urged for peaceful dialogue among parties.'We closely follow with concern the recent developments in the South China Sea that may undermine peace, security, and stability in the region,' the bloc's top di.....»»
Paradigm shift needed in ties with China, says Philippine President
MANILA, The Philippines: In an interview with Mainichi Shimbun on December 16, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that as diplomatic efforts with Beijing were headed "in a poor direction," a "paradigm shift" was needed in how the Philippines approaches the South China Sea issue. Japan for Tokyo's commemorative summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Marcos stressed that China.....»»
Philippine President deplores China s disregard for diplomatic efforts
MANILA, The Philippines: In an interview with Mainichi Shimbun on December 16, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that as diplomatic efforts with Beijing were headed "in a poor direction," a "paradigm shift" was needed in how the Philippines approaches the South China Sea issue. Japan for Tokyo's commemorative summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Marcos stressed that China.....»»
PH addressing China aggression in WPS: Let’s not overreact
TOKYO, Japan — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the Philippines is exerting all efforts to address China aggression in the West Philippine Sea but it is important not to overreact. Marcos was asked by the media for his reaction to Chinese vessels swarming Ayungin Shoal on the sidelines of the Asean-Japan Summit in.....»»
Xinhua China news advisory -- Dec. 17
BEIJING, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Sunday: Wire Service: -- Analysts denounce Philippine provocations in South China Sea, warn of long-term negative impact -- Across China: Kirgiz epic storytelling gets more young voices -- Economic Watch: China's Guangxi accelerates pace in ASEAN cooperation -- Across China: Int'l p.....»»
Economic Watch: China s Guangxi accelerates cooperation efforts with ASEAN
NANNING, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Amidst the hustle of dockworkers and the rhythmic hum of machinery, an assortment of frozen seafood was loaded onto cargo ships bound for Southeast Asia. According to the producer of these seafood products, Beihai Quality Aquatic Products Co., Ltd., based in the city of Beihai in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the company has seen increasing sales to the Association.....»»
China s Guangxi accelerates cooperation efforts with ASEAN
© Provided by Xinhua NANNING, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Amidst the hustle of dockworkers and the rhythmic hum of machinery, an assortment of frozen seafood was loaded onto cargo ships bound for Southeast Asia.According to the producer of these seafood produ.....»»