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Water cannons sprayed on Philippine boat by Chinese coast guard ship
MANILA, The Philippines: In the latest confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said a Chinese coast guard ships sprayed water cannons at a supply boat on Saturday, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel. The US and Japan immediately expressed their support for the Philippines amid China's aggression off the Second Thomas Shoal, whi.....»»
Huangyan Island: The Philippines inconsistent rhetoric
The Chinese Coast Guard ship performs a patrol mission in the waters near Huangyan Island, South China Sea, September 22, 2023. /CFPEditor's note: Ding Duo, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is the deputy director and an associate research fellow at the Research Center for Ocean Law and Policy, the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. Zhong Hui, a spe.....»»
Huangyan Island: The Philippines inconsistent rhetoric
The Chinese Coast Guard ship performs a patrol mission in the waters near Huangyan Island, South China Sea, September 22, 2023. /CFPEditor's note: Ding Duo, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is the deputy director and an associate research fellow at the Research Center for Ocean Law and Policy, the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. Zhong Hui, a spe.....»»
Moalboal gov’t launches investigation on viral diving incident
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The local government of Moalboal town in southwestern Cebu reminded the public not to touch marine wildlife when diving in their seawaters. This after a diver was caught on video touching a passing turtle while diving in Tañon Strait near Panagsama Beach, in Moalboal. READ MORE: Thresher shark joins sardine run in Moalboal.....»»
China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to immediately stop violating China's sovereignty and its provocations on Ren'ai Jiao, and return to observing the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday. Wang made the remarks when asked to comment on a statement made by the Philippine department of.....»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China: Barge hits brige near Guangzhou, plunging vehicles in water
BEIJING — Two people were killed after a barge collided with a bridge over a waterway in China’s Pearl River Delta near Guangzhou city, causing part of the bridge to break off, plunging vehicles into the water, Chinese state media reported on Thursday. The Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration said in a statement on their WeChat.....»»
Taiwan thanks world, PLA shows simulated attacks in new year’s messages
China's People's Liberation Army puts out a new year's music video called 'You Only Win by Coming Home' and sung partially in Hokkien, widely spoken in Taiwan as well as the Chinese province of Fujian.....»»
Taiwan thanks world; PLA shows simulated attacks in new year’s messages
China's People's Liberation Army puts out a new year's music video called 'You Only Win by Coming Home' and sung partially in Hokkien, widely spoken in Taiwan as well as the Chinese province of Fujian.....»»
Marcos defends tweet that angered China, says PH not endorsing Taiwan independence
'Noong naging presidente ako, binati ako. So what do you do? It’s just common courtesy that you do the same to them,' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says of his tweet congratulating Taiwan's new president.....»»
China tells Philippines not to play with fire
Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in Taiwan The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the self-governed island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One.....»»
China tells Philippines not to play with fire
Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in Taiwan The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the self-governed island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One.....»»
DFA says PH committed to ‘One China policy’ after Marcos congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect
In a statement, the DFA said the message of Marcos was “his way of thanking” Taiwan for hosting nearly 200,000 overseas Filipino workers and conducting a “successful democratic process.” .....»»
China’s diplomats condemn foreign governments over Taiwan post-election remarks
The Chinese foreign ministry describes a statement from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken as 'sending a seriously incorrect signal' to 'Taiwan independence separatist forces'.....»»
Taiwan voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term
(2nd UPDATE) 'We've written a new page for Taiwan's history of democracy,' Lai Ching-te Lai says.....»»
Philippines, Sweden discuss South China Sea, defense cooperation
Swedish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Jan Knutsson also discussed climate change, the war in Ukraine and cross-strait tensions with Defense Undersecretary Irineo Espino. .....»»
Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention
Filipino activists marked the 125th anniversary of the Filipino-American War with a protest against the expansion of US military bases and the US role in genocide in Palestine, Feb. 4. The post Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention appeared first on Bulatlat......»»