Scholar seeks more talks on Sino-Philippine ties
1 week, 3 days ago

Scholar seeks more talks on Sino-Philippine ties

China Daily  

Lucio Pitlo III speaks at a symposium on RCEP in Haikou, Hainan province, in November. Strained relations due to South China Sea issues would also be a topic of discussion as this is "unavoidable", he said. This reflects Pitlo's position on the China-Philippines relations — that the issue of the South China Sea cannot define the otherwise multifaceted relationship between the two countries. Pitlo worked as Baviera's research assistant at a time when Baviera was studying the territorial and maritime jurisdiction disputes regarding the South China Sea. It was also Baviera who encouraged Pitlo to join PACS — an association that comprises Filipino scholars and enthusiasts of Chinese studies and aims to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between the Philippines and China.

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Scholar seeks more talks on Sino-Philippine ties
1 week, 3 days ago

Scholar seeks more talks on Sino-Philippine ties

China Daily  

Lucio Pitlo III speaks at a symposium on RCEP in Haikou, Hainan province, in November. Strained relations due to South China Sea issues would also be a topic of discussion as this is "unavoidable", he said. This reflects Pitlo's position on the China-Philippines relations — that the issue of the South China Sea cannot define the otherwise multifaceted relationship between …

South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China

Firstpost  

The US and its allies are working together to stand up to China’s actions in the South China Sea The South China Sea remains a major area of geopolitical tension, as China faces mounting pressure from the US and its Indo-Pacific allies. As the Biden administration continues to bolster security and defence cooperation across the region, it is evident that …

India, Philippines to review defence ties, months after New Delhi supplies Brahmos missiles to Filipino military
3 months, 1 week ago

India, Philippines to review defence ties, months after New Delhi supplies Brahmos missiles to Filipino military

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, India and the Philippines will carry out a comprehensive review of their defence and strategic partnership on Wednesday with a focus on ramping up military ties against the backdrop of mutual concern over China's aggressive posturing in the South China Sea. India, Philippines to review defence ties, months after New Delhi supplies Brahmos missiles to Filipino military The …

Manila urged to focus on peace, diplomacy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manila urged to focus on peace, diplomacy

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows the vessel "China Coast Guard 3502" carrying out replenishment for other vessels in the South China Sea. A militarized solution will only draw the Philippines into "conflicts that serve the interests of others "and not de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea, an anti-war forum in Manila heard on Monday. …

Beijing's South China Sea agreement with the Philippines signals Xi Jinping's softening stance due to economic struggle
5 months ago

Beijing's South China Sea agreement with the Philippines signals Xi Jinping's softening stance due to economic struggle

ABC  

China and the Philippines have reached a temporary agreement on the South China Sea, indicating a potential softening in Beijing's diplomatic stance. The comprehensive reform plan, which covers economic, governance, military, and security aspects, calls for China's party, government, and military to "walk the path of peaceful development" and "firmly pursue an independent and peaceful foreign policy". The blueprint, which …

Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute
5 months ago

Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute

Al Jazeera  

Philippine president makes remarks as Beijing and Manila announce a provisional deal to defuse tensions at the Second Thomas Shoal. Without naming China, Marcos said the Philippines will address challenges to its territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea, known as the West Philippine Sea in Manila, by asserting “our rights and interests in the same fair and pacific way …

China and the Philippines hold crucial talks after chaotic confrontation in disputed South China Sea
5 months, 3 weeks ago

China and the Philippines hold crucial talks after chaotic confrontation in disputed South China Sea

The Hindu  

China and the Philippines held a crucial meeting on July 2 to try and ease escalating tensions following their worst confrontation in the disputed South China Sea that sparked fears of a wider conflict that could involve Manila’s ally, the United States. Philippine Foreign Undersecretary Theresa Lazaro told her Chinese counterpart, Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong, “that the Philippines will …

South China Sea dispute: A bolder Philippines tests Beijing’s resolve
6 months ago

South China Sea dispute: A bolder Philippines tests Beijing’s resolve

The Hindu  

Huddled in the presidential situation room in February last year, senior Philippines officials faced a stark choice. "China has few escalatory options left without triggering the U.S.-Philippines mutual defence treaty and risking a military confrontation between Chinese and U.S. forces," said Ian Storey, a security scholar at Singapore's Yusof Ishak ISEAS Institute. In response to Reuters questions, China's Foreign Ministry …

Philippines will only be catalyst for crisis acting as a proxy for US' troublemaking: China Daily editorial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Philippines will only be catalyst for crisis acting as a proxy for US' troublemaking: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr directly felt the backlash from his government's provocative moves in the South China Sea at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on the weekend. In the question-and-answer session after his keynote address at the security forum on Friday, the great lengths Marcos went to in a bid to prevaricate on questions raised by the People's Liberation …

US and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea
8 months, 1 week ago

US and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday reassured the Philippines anew that the U.S. commitment to the country’s defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative Chinese actions in disputed areas of the South China Sea. “We attach a lot of importance to this meeting especially in light of recent developments in the South China Sea, especially China’s escalation of …

Biden praises Prime Minister Kishida’s leadership and Japan’s growing international clout
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden praises Prime Minister Kishida’s leadership and Japan’s growing international clout

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden praised Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s “bold” leadership on a series of global crises as he welcomed the Japanese leader to the White House on Wednesday for wide-ranging talks that touched on the delicate security situation in the Pacific, the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict and more. Kishida’s official visit, which included a glitzy state …

Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: Marcos
8 months, 1 week ago

Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: Marcos

Al Jazeera  

Philippine president departs for Washington, DC to attend first trilateral meeting seen as countering China’s growing geopolitical influence. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said upcoming talks with his US and Japanese counterparts in Washington, DC will focus on strengthening economic cooperation and include a deal to maintain security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. “The main …

China asks India to respect its claim over South China Sea after Jaishankar backs Philippines' sovereignty
8 months, 3 weeks ago

China asks India to respect its claim over South China Sea after Jaishankar backs Philippines' sovereignty

Deccan Chronicle  

Beijing, Mar 26 China on Tuesday urged India to respect its sovereignty claims over the disputed South China Sea where it is currently locked in a bitter row with the Philippines, saying that no "third party" will be in a position to interfere in maritime disputes between the two countries. “We urge the relevant side to face facts of the …

Philippines urges neighbors to stand together more strongly against China in the South China Sea
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines urges neighbors to stand together more strongly against China in the South China Sea

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday that he had no choice but to defend his country’s territory in the South China Sea against what he called Chinese aggression and illegal actions in pursuit of Beijing’s own territorial claims. “The territorial integrity of the Philippines cannot be threatened, and if threats are made, then we must defend …

Philippine foreign minister urges neighbors to stand together more strongly in South China Sea
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippine foreign minister urges neighbors to stand together more strongly in South China Sea

The Independent  

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Manila's brinkmanship risks overstepping mark
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Manila's brinkmanship risks overstepping mark

China Daily  

The Philippines' reneging on its recently reached agreement with China that the two sides should properly manage their maritime disputes shows that Manila has no sincerity in saying it seeks to resolve the disputes through negotiations with Beijing. Having claimed it wanted to create favorable conditions for the sound and stable development of China-Philippines relations and expressed its willingness to …

China, Philippines agree to lower tensions on South China Sea confrontations
11 months ago

China, Philippines agree to lower tensions on South China Sea confrontations

The Hindu  

China and the Philippines said they have agreed to work on lowering tensions after a year of public and tense confrontations in the South China Sea between their ships that have raised concerns of armed engagement in the region. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday that the two sides agreed to continue to improve communication and use friendly negotiations …

China, Philippines agree to lower tensions on South China Sea confrontations
11 months ago

China, Philippines agree to lower tensions on South China Sea confrontations

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China and the Philippines said they have agreed to work on lowering tensions after a year of public and tense confrontations in the South China Sea between their ships that have raised concerns of armed engagement in the region. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday that the two sides agreed to continue to improve communication and use …

Will Manila stop creating trouble in 2024?
11 months, 1 week ago

Will Manila stop creating trouble in 2024?

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The Ferdinand Marcos Jr government in the Philippines veered away from the previous Rodrigo Duterte administration's South China Sea policy in 2023, by making provocative moves that have raised tensions in the region. True, Philippine President Marcos Jr, acknowledging the souring of Sino-Philippine relations, has said that his government will "solve that problem of Ren'ai Reef" itself, …

How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer

Al Jazeera  

American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a move that some fear may invite conflict with China. While Marcos Jr’s decisions have largely been driven by the South China Sea territorial dispute, he has also shared concerns about the impact of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, saying that “it’s very hard to imagine a scenario where the Philippines …

China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute
1 year ago

China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute

Al Jazeera  

Tensions between the two countries have risen this year, with China attempting to disrupt Filipino ship resupply missions. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Manila to “act with caution” over the hotly-contested South China Sea as his Philippines counterpart Enrique Manalo noted the need for dialogue between the two countries. Wang and Manalo spoke by phone on Wednesday with …

China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute
1 year ago

China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute

Al Jazeera  

Tensions between the two countries have risen this year, with China attempting to disrupt Filipino ship resupply missions. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Manila to “act with caution” over the hotly-contested South China Sea as his Philippines counterpart Enrique Manalo noted the need for dialogue between the two countries. Wang and Manalo spoke by phone on Wednesday with …

Philippines chides China over South China Sea claims: ‘Truth and in fact…’
1 year ago

Philippines chides China over South China Sea claims: ‘Truth and in fact…’

Hindustan Times  

The Philippine defence minister rebuked China on Wednesday for accusing his country of provoking tension and stirring trouble in the South China Sea, saying only Beijing believed what it was saying. "Truth and in fact, no country in the world, none, supports unequivocally their claim to the whole of South China Sea," Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said as both nations …

China-Philippines maritime standoff escalating on path that could drag US into conflict, analysts warn
1 year ago

China-Philippines maritime standoff escalating on path that could drag US into conflict, analysts warn

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Analysts described Sunday’s clash, in which Chinese Coast Guard water cannons disabled a Philippine boat, as the most serious of four publicized showdowns this year between the two countries in the waters near …

Philippines Seeks Greater Regional Cooperation on South China Sea Disputes
1 year ago

Philippines Seeks Greater Regional Cooperation on South China Sea Disputes

The Diplomat  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says that his government has approached its Southeast Asian neighbors to discuss a separate code of conduct on the South China Sea, after limited progress in the regional agreement being negotiated with China. Marcos said after the meeting that he and Xi had “tried to come up with mechanisms to lower the tensions in the …

Exclusive: Philippine defense secretary vows to stand up to ‘bully’ China
1 year, 2 months ago

Exclusive: Philippine defense secretary vows to stand up to ‘bully’ China

CNN  

Manila, Philippines CNN — China is behaving like a schoolyard bully toward smaller countries, the Philippine defense secretary told CNN Friday during an exclusive interview in which he warned his nation, and the wider world, had to stand up to Beijing’s territorial expansion in the South China Sea. “I cannot think of any clearer case of bullying than this,” said …

China’s activities ‘major challenge’ in South China Sea: Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary
1 year, 5 months ago

China’s activities ‘major challenge’ in South China Sea: Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary

The Hindu  

China’s activities in the South China Sea constitute a “major challenge” for the Philippines but the relation between the Philippines and China is not defined exclusively by the difficulties posed by China’s ambition in the South China Sea, said Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Enrique A. Manalo. Speaking at the Indian Council of World Affairs where he delivered …

Philippines raises concerns over Taiwan in talks with China
1 year, 8 months ago

Philippines raises concerns over Taiwan in talks with China

The Hindu  

The Philippines' top diplomat has expressed his concern to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang over escalating tensions in waters around Taiwan, Manila said on April 22. Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo met Mr. Qin as the two countries seek to deepen economic ties while also managing their dispute in the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in …

Philippines, China commit to resolving maritime disputes, strengthen bilateral relations
1 year, 8 months ago

Philippines, China commit to resolving maritime disputes, strengthen bilateral relations

Firstpost  

China and the Philippines on Saturday agreed to cooperate in resolving their maritime disputes in the South China Sea, where the two countries have conflicting claims Manila: China and the Philippines on Saturday agreed to cooperate in resolving their maritime disputes in the South China Sea, where the two countries have conflicting claims. As he began talks with Chinese Foreign …

Philippines, China to use diplomacy to address boundary disputes
1 year, 8 months ago

Philippines, China to use diplomacy to address boundary disputes

Firstpost  

The Philippines hosted this week the first in-person meeting between diplomats from the countries since before the pandemic, amid a flare-up in tensions over what Manila described as China’s “aggressive activities” in the South China Sea Manila: Maritime issues between the Philippines and China remain a “serious concern”, a Philippine official said on Friday, as the countries pledged to use …

Marcos seeks foreign minister talks with China on sea feuds
1 year, 10 months ago

Marcos seeks foreign minister talks with China on sea feuds

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday he has proposed to China that the two countries hold talks between their foreign ministers to quickly resolve any new conflicts in the disputed South China Sea, and blamed Chinese actions for the disagreements. Marcos said he proposed to Xi in their meeting in Beijing that their top diplomats lead …

China, Philippines commit to peaceful South China Sea solution
1 year, 11 months ago

China, Philippines commit to peaceful South China Sea solution

Al Jazeera  

Xi and Marcos hold talks in Beijing, agree to manage differences over the South China Sea ‘through peaceful means’. China and the Philippines have agreed to set up a direct communications channel on the South China Sea and to handle disputes over the contested waterway “through peaceful means”, according to a joint statement by the two countries. The joint statement …

Philippines’ Bongbong Marcos Is Pro-China, Will Hurt Quad’s Aims To Keep Indo-Pacific Free
2 years, 7 months ago

Philippines’ Bongbong Marcos Is Pro-China, Will Hurt Quad’s Aims To Keep Indo-Pacific Free

News 18  

While the US and its European allies scramble to contain Russia in Ukraine, China also has shifted its focus eastwards to expand its sphere of influence. The Quad and AUKUS, which were formed in order to ensure a free and inclusive Indo-Pacific, is on its way to suffering another setback as the Philippines is likely to elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr., …

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