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China blocks Philippine supply run in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 30th, 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

TURNING POINT: One China Bully Principle

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 23 January) – President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) was called out recently by Beijing for congratulating Lai Ching, the newly elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The People’s Republic of China (PRC) was visibly irked by PBBM for expressing closer collaboration with Taiwan to advance mutual interest. The […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Will China now play a long or short game against Taiwan?

Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Following the Taiwanese people's refusal to buckle to Chinese coercion in the January 13 elections, voting back into power the incumbent Democratic People's Party (DPP) with its new leader Lai Ching-te, opinion varies as to what Beijing's next course of action will be. Will China make a precipitative military move against Taiwan, or will it continue its policy of incessant coercion? Chin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Will China now play a long or short game against Taiwan?

Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Following the Taiwanese people's refusal to buckle to Chinese coercion in the January 13 elections, voting back into power the incumbent Democratic People's Party (DPP) with its new leader Lai Ching-te, opinion varies as to what Beijing's next course of action will be. Will China make a precipitative military move against Taiwan, or will it continue its policy of incessant coercion? Chin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Wegotmail: Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on the Recent Surgein Tensions in the South China Sea

Wegotmail: Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on the Recent Surgein Tensions in the South China Sea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

South China Sea- Beijing Is Gaslighting Manila Over Claims - Bloomberg

South China Sea: Beijing Is Gaslighting Manila Over Claims Bloomberg.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Navy ready to support PCG patrols in West Philippine Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has reassured the Philippine Coast Guard that the military, primarily through the Philippine Navy, is ready to provide more support in patrol operations being carried out in the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

China warns 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 island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One-China princip.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

China warns 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 island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One-China princip.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Philippines reaffirms adherence to One-China Policy after Taiwan elections

The Philippines will continue to adhere to the One-China Policy, the Department of Foreign Affairs said, following the victory of a pro-independence presidential candidate in Taiwan’s elections. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 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