Philippines, South China Sea

Beijing, Philippines spar over South China Sea claims during Munich conference
Former Chinese deputy foreign minister Fu Ying says Beijing will not accept occupation of a World War II-era ship that Manila grounded in the area.
Philippines voices concern over China-Australia air encounter in South China Sea
The Philippine foreign ministry said on Friday it was "concerned" over what it described as "unsafe manoeuvres" and the use of flares by a Chinese air force plane against an Australian Air Force aircraft in the South China Sea.
Top US, Philippine Diplomats Discussed South China Sea, Economic Cooperation, State Dept Says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo, in a meeting in Munich on Friday, discussed bilateral coordination in the South China Sea and increasing economic cooperation,
Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to strengthen its defence partnerships as tensions with China persist in the South China Sea. Manila is working to finalise defence agreements with Canada and New Zealand while also looking to expand joint military drills with the United States,
Rubio, Philippines’ Manalo Discuss South China Sea Coordination
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, discussed “coordination on addressing China’s destabilizing actions in the South China Sea” and increased economic cooperation in a meeting in Munich on Friday,
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What have Marcos bets donen about POGOs, China? A review of track records
Lawmakers may not have predicted POGOs evolving into criminal hubs. But what have Marcos’ candidates done since their ...
Philippines increases defense efforts amid ongoing tension with China
Analysts say Manila’s efforts to conclude defense treaties with allies can strengthen its ability to deter China in the ...
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China denounces US, Philippines on military, national security issues
"The Philippine side has repeatedly gone back on its word and brought in the system to cater to the US side. Such a decision ...
US allies say China's fighter jets are using dangerous tactics to warn off aircraft — like popping flares and chaff
Australia accused a Chinese fighter jet of popping its flares close to one of its military aircraft above the South China Sea ...
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Philippines’ Marcos puts China at centre of election campaign
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr put China centre stage on the campaign trail on Saturday, saying his predecessor was all too ...
US says military exercises with Philippines 'purely defensive', for force readiness
U.S.-Philippine military exercises are longstanding, "purely defensive" and intended to maintain force readiness and preserve ...
Does Philippines need a China rethink in Trump era?
A conversation with Don McLain Gill, Manila based foreign policy lecturer and expert on South China Sea. Read more at ...
Philippines wins its first Asian Winter Games medal, a curling gold
The Philippines curling team has been rocking it in China, claiming the tropical country’s first Asian Winter Games medal ...
China opposes US missile deployed by Philippines
China has urged the Philippines to withdraw the United States' "Typhon" intermediate range missile, the defence ministry said on Friday, accusing the Southeast Asian nation of breaking its "promises" ...
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Infringing China's maritime rights? AFP says PH not expansionist
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Sunday slammed China's Southern Theater Command following the Philippines’ joint ...