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Philippines protests new China law as `verbal threat of war’
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines has protested a new Chinese law that authorizes its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels and destroy other countries' structures on islands it claims, Manila’s top diplomat said Wednesday...
China denies incursion as 200 ships dock at Philippine reef
BEIJING (AP) — Bad weather prompted more than 200 Chinese fishing vessels to anchor at a reef claimed by the Philippines, Beijing said on Monday, sidestepping accusations from Manila of a move by China's vast South China Sea maritime militia to assert control in the area...
US backs Philippines in standoff over South China Sea reef
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States said Tuesday it’s backing the Philippines in a new standoff with Beijing in the disputed South China Sea, where Manila has asked a Chinese fishing flotilla to leave a reef...
Beijing has a navy it doesn't even admit exists, experts say. And it's swarming parts of the South China Sea | CNN
They've been dubbed China's "Little Blue Men," an allegedly Beijing-controlled maritime militia that analysts say could be hundreds of boats and thousands of crew members strong.
Philippines Asks U.S. for Vaccine Help as China Tensions Grow
The Philippines will restart military drills with the U.S. on Monday as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to speed up vaccine deliveries from its longtime defense ally.
Chinese Navy Chases Philippines’ News Crew in Disputed Sea
Tensions are escalating over China’s move to mass militia vessels in disputed areas of the South China Sea, with the U.S. and Philippines expressing renewed concern and an investigation underway into reports that armed Chinese navy ships chased down a civilian craft carrying a Filipino news crew.
China drills deep in disputed South China Sea
China has drilled deep in the South China Sea to retrieve sediment core from the seabed, state media reported on Thursday, amid tensions over disputed waters with rival claimants Taiwan and the Philippines, as well as with the United States.
Philippines' Duterte calls for peaceful resolution of China boats impasse
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is committed to peacefully resolving a diplomatic row with China over the disputed South China Sea, his spokesman said on Tuesday, in a measured response after days of strong rebukes by his ministers and generals.
U.S. Navy strike group entered South China Sea on April 4: U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy's Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) entered the South China Sea on April 4 to conduct routine operations, the U.S. Navy said on Tuesday.
U.S., Philippines officials discuss Chinese activities in South China Sea
The national security advisers for the United States and the Philippines discussed their shared concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea in a call on Wednesday, the White House said.
Philippines sends fighter aircraft over Chinese vessels in South China Sea
The Philippine military is sending light fighter aircraft to fly over hundreds of Chinese vessels in disputed waters in the South China Sea, its defence minister said, as he repeated his demand the flotilla be withdrawn immediately.
Philippines, Vietnam press China over vessels massing in South China Sea
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed concern to China's ambassador about Chinese vessels massing in the South China Sea, his spokesman said, as Vietnam urged Beijing to respect its maritime sovereignty.
China embassy takes swipe at 'fusty' Japan over South China Sea
China's embassy in the Philippines has blamed "some external countries" for stoking tensions in the region, in remarks aimed at Japan after its ambassador stressed the need for peace and stability and in the South China Sea.
Philippines says 220 Chinese boats have encroached in South China Sea
The Philippines urged China on Sunday to recall more than 200 Chinese boats it said had been spotted at a reef in the South China Sea, saying the presence of the vessels violated its maritime rights as it claims ownership of the area.
Top U.S., Japan officials say China's behaviour inconsistent with international order
Senior officials from United States and Japan on Tuesday raised concerns about China's behaviour in Hong Kong, Xinjiang and other areas and said it was inconsistent with the international order.
Japan, U.S. share serious concerns over tensions in South China Sea: Kishi
Japan and the United States have shared serious concerns over rising tensions in the East and South China Seas, Japanese defence minister Nobuo Kishi said on Tuesday.
China eases visa rules in Philippines for recipients of its vaccines
China will return to its pre-pandemic visa application requirements for those fully vaccinated with its homegrown vaccines
ANZ Bank to Shift Roles, Cut Jobs at Service Center in China
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. plans to cut jobs at a service center in China, shifting some of the positions to India, the Philippines and Australia as part of a global restructuring.
Philippines receives Chinese vaccine, but Duterte prefers another brand
The Philippines received its initial batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses on Sunday in a shipment donated by China, a day before its inoculation drive is due to begin, but President Rodrigo Duterte will not be among the first to be vaccinated.
Biden says Pentagon to review strategy toward China
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday the Pentagon would review its strategy toward China, looking at pivotal areas including intelligence, technology and Washington's military footprint in the region.