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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.....»»

Category: newsSource: manilanews manilanewsMar 28th, 2024

Marcos: Philippines continues to talk with China

The Philippines will continue its diplomatic engagement with China so as not to heat up tensions in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said yesterday as he noted the success of the joint military drills with the US, Japan and Australia in Philippine waters over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong

SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

West Philippine Sea: Guard PH shoal, fishers with frequent patrols

The Philippines will take “decisive action” in securing one of its traditional fishing grounds amid growing Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea by establishing a constant presence at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal through rotational patrols of that area by government ships starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Friday said vessels from the Philippine Coast.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

China: PH is ‘straying down a dangerous path’

MANILA, Philippines — China continued to blame the Philippines and its ally, the United States, for the continued tensions in the disputed West Philippine Sea. In a statement on Thursday, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian warned that the Philippines is going down a dangerous path. READ: No letup in Chinese water cannon attacks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

79 percent want Philippines to work with US amid West Philippine Sea tension

Eight in 10 Filipinos want the Philippine government to work with the United States amid the continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

NBA announces partnership with Emirates

NBA announces partnership with Emirates.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with its rivals after their military drills end

North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with its rivals after their military drills end.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Philippines to intensify measures vs tobacco use

The Philippines has vowed to intensify its measures against tobacco use, in line with an international treaty that seeks to address what it called the “tobacco epidemic.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

China ‘appreciates’ Marcos Jr. affirmation of one-China policy

China is pleased with the Philippines’ reaffirmation of commitment to the one-China policy, as articulated in a media interview by President Marcos who also stressed he was not endorsing Taiwan independence......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Marcos: PH avoiding conflict amid China’s rising threats

President Marcos said on Wednesday that the Philippines will strive to avoid provoking China while addressing its increasing threat in the South China Sea. However, Manila intends to assert its sovereign rights more assertively in the disputed waters. Marcos emphasized the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between defending maritime rights and preventing conflict in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders

Beijing [China], February 13 (ANI): In late 2021, Chairman Xi Jinping famously told President Joe Biden, "Aggression or hegemony is not in the blood of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the people's republic, China has never started a single war or conflict, and has never taken one inch of land from other countries." However, such a claim is demonstrably false, as China recklessly pushes forward its boundaries on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders

Beijing [China], February 13 (ANI): In late 2021, Chairman Xi Jinping famously told President Joe Biden, "Aggression or hegemony is not in the blood of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the people's republic, China has never started a single war or conflict, and has never taken one inch of land from other countries." However, such a claim is demonstrably false, as China recklessly pushes forward its boundaries on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

China: Carmakers Implicated in Uyghur Forced Labor

VOICEOVER:Do you have a car?  If so, then parts of your car could be made with forced labor from China. Let's explain how. The first thing you need to know is that factories in China make the most cars in the world.Major brands such as General Motors, Tesla, BYD, Toyota, and Volkswagen manufacture and sell cars in China.  .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024