PRRD thanks China for COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund, other cooperation
QUEZON CITY, Nov. 12 (PIA) -- As country coordinator for the ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte expressed ASEAN's appreciation to China for its pledge to contribute to th.....»»
Biden to host trilateral summit with Japan, Philippines on April 11
Washington, DC [US], March 19 (ANI): US President Joe Biden will host a three-way summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in Washington on April 11, as announced by the White House, as reported by Kyodo News. This historic summit, the first of its kind involving the United States, Japan, and the Philippines, aims to bolster defence cooperation in response to China's asse.....»»
Philippines’s Marcos pledges action in response to China’s ‘dangerous attacks’
President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines has issued a strong statement in response to recent confrontations in the South China Sea, stating that the country.....»»
India backs Philippines in dispute with China
New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»
India backs Philippines in sea dispute with China
New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»
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,.....»»
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.....»»
Japan strengthens security partnerships with ASEAN nations to contain China: Analysts
Washington DC [US], December 15 (ANI):Japan has been enhancing its security ties with various Southeast Asian nations ahead of a Japan-ASEAN summit that is scheduled to be held in Tokyo from December 16-18. According to analysts, this forum is being held to offset China's aggressive behaviour in the region, VOA News reported. Japan will host the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo marking the 50th anniversary of ASE.....»»