Philippines, South China Sea
Explainer-South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?
An escalating diplomatic row and recent maritime run-ins between China and the Philippines have made the highly strategic South China Sea a flashpoint. WHAT ARE THE FLASHPOINTS? Central to recent standoffs between the Philippines and China are two hotly contested features located inside Manila's 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone,
Philippines calls for expulsion of Beijing’s diplomats as South China Sea row worsens
The Philippines’ national security adviser on Friday called for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an alleged leaked telephonic conversation with a Filipino military official as territorial tensions continue to increase,
Philippines Says Sea Tensions With China Have Not Hurt Economy
The Philippines said geopolitical tensions with Beijing have not affected the Southeast Asian nation’s economy and the government is still willing to work with Chinese investors.
Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates
The Philippines' national security adviser called on Friday for Chinese diplomats to be expelled over an alleged leak of a phone conversation with a Filipino admiral in a significant escalation of a bitter row over the South China Sea.
US and Philippines sink mock enemy ship during drills in the South China Sea
U.S. and Philippine forces, backed by an Australian air force surveillance aircraft, unleashed a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes Wednesday and sank a mock enemy ship a
China military says it 'drove away' US destroyer in South China Sea
China's military closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea today (10 May), the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said in a statement.
South China Sea: Philippines says ‘not turning against’ Beijing, economy doing well despite maritime feud
Economic Planning Secretary Balisacan said there was no attempt to sideline Chinese investors even as the two nations increasingly engaged in diplomatic stand-offs His remarks came as GDP in the three months through March grew 5.
China shares details of 'secret' agreement with Philippines over South China Sea
China has shared details of a purported 'gentlemen's agreement' it struck with the Philippines over the South China Sea, but Manila has denied any such deal exists
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Philippines calls to expel Chinese diplomats over phone call leak
The two countries have been embroiled in heated standoffs in disputed areas of the South China Sea as the Philippines, ...
South China Sea: Philippines at risk of attack if it hosts Beijing’s enemy in event of war, Cagayan governor says
The governor of a Philippine province has suggested that China will not hesitate to attack the Philippines if Beijing becomes ...
Philippines Seeks China Diplomats’ Removal Over Audio Claim
The audio recording of a purported phone call between a Chinese diplomat and a Philippine military official “should not be ...
China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines
China has publicized for the first time what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to ...
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Philippines to tighten tourist visa rules for Chinese nationals
The Philippine authorities will also increase the minimum number of visa applicants for Chinese nationals to travel as part ...
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Philippines Defence Chief Says Military Must Evolve Fast
Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, brushing off rival claims from other countries, including the Philippines, and an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis. It ...
Philippines says U.S., China eyeing mining opportunities, especially in nickel
Numerous countries including the United States and China have expressed interest in collaborating with the Philippines for ...
Beijing’s threat to release audio of Spratly deal shows China’s ‘frustration’ at Philippines
Beijing’s threat to publish recordings of a phone conversation with a Philippine military official about a deal over disputed ...