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China warns Philippines not to play with fire

Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in TaiwanThe 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 island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One-China principle."In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Marcos said he was looking f.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 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

Fish catch in West Philippine Sea grows despite tensions with China

Despite rising tensions with China, the Philippines expanded its fish catch in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last year to a four-year high of over 200,000 metric tons on the back of higher state support to fishermen......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal

China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

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.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Beijing denies its South China Sea deal with former Philippine leader Duterte was a secret

China rejects Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jnrs claims that its gentlemans agreement with his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte was a secret and urges Manila to stick to its commitments on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Hamas officials arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks, but no sign of Israel

Israel has decided to withhold its delegation to Cairo for talks aimed at securing a truce in the ongoing Gaza war, according to recent reports......»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Military in North rejects CPP s calls for peace talks

The military stationed in the northern provinces rejected calls by the Communist Party of the Philippines to resume the stalled peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

European businesses welcome restart of FTA talks

European businesses welcomed the restart of talks between the Philippines and the European Union for a free trade agreement, as they emphasized the importance of trade deals in promoting economic growth and stronger ties......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Duterte urged to stop secession talks

A lawmaker from Mindanao yesterday called for a stop to talks about separating the region from the rest of the Philippines, saying that even President Marcos has already made clear his position on the matter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Indo-Russia defense venture in talks with Saudi Arabia

BrahMos Aerospace, advanced cruise missile manufacturers, have $7bn in orders from India and other countries BrahMos Aerospace, a joint India-Russia venture which produces supersonic cruise missiles for maritime, aerial, and land-based platforms, is in talks with Saudi Arabia, TASS news agency reported citing an offic.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024