Guest Opinion: External countries should not escalate tensions in South China Sea issue
by Kin Phea The South China Sea remains a complex issue that lacks simple resolutions and has been distorted bigger than the issue itself in nature. It is essential for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which may have varying attitudes, to collectively prioritize regional stability. Moreover, external engagements that may exacerbate tensions should be avoided. This is also a p.....»»
German FM: Rising tensions in SCS a concern for Europe
Rising tensions in the region and China’s dangerous actions against the Philippines as well as developments in the South China Sea are of concern for Europe, Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said yesterday......»»
China Says Philippine Vessel Illegally Landed on Disputed Atoll
SHANGHAI - China said Saturday a small civilian vessel from the Philippines had 'illegally placed itself on the beach' of an atoll in the South China Sea that both countries claim.The vessel, which landed on the Spratly Islands atoll on Friday, was there for supply purposes, the China coast guard posted on the Weixin platform.The Philippines' coast guard, national security council and foreign ministry did.....»»
China Says Philippine Vessel Illegally Landed on Disputed Atoll
SHANGHAI - China said Saturday a small civilian vessel from the Philippines had 'illegally placed itself on the beach' of an atoll in the South China Sea that both countries claim.The vessel, which landed on the Spratly Islands atoll on Friday, was there for supply purposes, the China coast guard posted on the Weixin platform.The Philippines' coast guard, national security council and foreign ministry did.....»»
Philippines, China agree on improved maritime communications, ‘calm’ approach
The DFA said that Filipino and Chinese diplomats had “frank and productive discussions” to de-escalate the situation in the strategically and economically important waterway during a bilateral consultation on the South China Sea. .....»»
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»
25th year of VFA: more countries involved, worsening regional tensions
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – On the 25th anniversary of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the United States (US) and the Philippines, more countries have joined the military exercises in attempts at “containing China and maintaining US hegemony.” From 2018 to 2024, research group Ibon Foundation has seen the most number of participating… The post 25th year of VFA: more countries involved, worsening regional tensions appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘Trade with China should continue’
The Philippines should continue to pursue stronger trade ties with China despite rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, according to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. and the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
US warns China against armed attack on Philippines
Washington, DC [US], March 19 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China on Tuesday, stating that any "armed" attack on Philippine vessels in the South China Sea would activate a mutual self-defence agreement between Washington and Manila, underscoring the escalating tensions in the region that could potentially embroil the United States in conflict with Beijing, as reported by The New York Times. Despite th.....»»
Forum seeking ways to de-escalate regional tensions
The Philippines – along with other nations – hopes to thresh out ways of de-escalating tensions in the South China Sea at a defense summit here to be keynoted by President Marcos, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday......»»
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......»»
Anti-submarine drills set in South China Sea
The Philippines and regional allies the United States, Japan and Australia are planning anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea on April 7......»»
South China Sea- Beijing Is Gaslighting Manila Over Claims - Bloomberg
South China Sea: Beijing Is Gaslighting Manila Over Claims Bloomberg.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Vietnam, Philippines Sign Deals on South China Sea Security
Vietnam, Philippines Sign Deals on South China Sea Security.....»»
Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security
The two memoranda of understanding on security covered 'incident prevention in the South China Sea' and 'maritime cooperation' among Vietnamese and Philippine coastguards, according to a Vietnamese official announcing the deals.....»»
Vietnam Objects to China s Expanded Reach in Gulf of Tonkin
washington - Vietnam is crying foul over a Chinese bid to redefine its coastal waters in the Gulf of Tonkin, a waterway at the northern end of the South China Sea lying between China's Hainan Island and Vietnam.Beijing's delineation of a new baseline in the gulf was declared earlier this month. Under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a country's baseline is essentially its shoreline at low tide.....»»
Philippines total external trade shrinks by 15.4 pct in March
MANILA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods recorded a year-on-year decrease of 15.4 percent in March to 15.44 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. Of the total external trade in March, 60.3 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA data showed the trade deficit in March amounted to 3.....»»