Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, 'sideswiped' govt vessel
3 months, 1 week ago

Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, 'sideswiped' govt vessel

Raw Story  

The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and "sideswiped" a government vessel Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had "exercised control" over the ship. Tensions flared again on Wednesday, with Manila releasing a video appearing to show a Chinese coast guard ship firing a torrent of water at the Philippines fisheries department vessel BRP Datu Pagbuaya. The water cannon was aimed "directly at the vessel's navigational antennas", the Philippine coast guard and fisheries ministry said in a joint statement. It said the Philippine ship had AFP A China Coast Guard ship deploys water cannon at a fisheries department vessel "turned at a great angle and reversed, deliberately colliding" with the Chinese ship.

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Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
1 week, 2 days ago

Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea, have concluded talks for a key defense pact that would allow their forces to hold joint combat drills and boost defense engagements, the Department of National Defense in Manila said Friday. That dovetails with Philippine efforts under President Ferdinand …

China expels Philippine aircraft over South China Sea
3 weeks, 2 days ago

China expels Philippine aircraft over South China Sea

China Daily  

China's military announced on Friday that it had issued warnings and expelled two Philippine C-208 aircraft and an N-22 aircraft that had entered the airspace over a South China Sea island on Thursday. Tian Junli, spokesman for the People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command, said in a release that recently, the Philippines had disregarded facts and repeatedly smeared and vilified …

Philippines accuses Chinese plane of flying ‘dangerously’ close to its aircraft over South China Sea
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Philippines accuses Chinese plane of flying ‘dangerously’ close to its aircraft over South China Sea

The Independent  

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Philippine Coast Guard slams 'dangerous' China helicopter maneuvers
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Philippine Coast Guard slams 'dangerous' China helicopter maneuvers

Raw Story  

by Jam STA ROSA The Philippine Coast Guard condemned "dangerous" maneuvers by a Chinese Navy helicopter on Tuesday that it said flew within three meters of a surveillance flight carrying a group of journalists over the contested Scarborough Shoal. Tian Junli, spokesperson for China's Southern Theater Command and senior colonel of the Air Force, said the Philippine aircraft had "illegally …

Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises
1 month, 1 week ago

Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that would allow their forces to hold larger military drills, said the Canadian ambassador to Manila while raising concerns over China’s “provocative and unlawful actions” in the region. Canadian Ambassador David Hartman said Friday night that his country and the Philippines were …

A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing
1 month, 1 week ago

A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints from Beijing, which claims the entire South China Sea and accuses Manila of colluding with others to destabilize the region. The U.S. 7th Fleet based in Japan said forces from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the U.S. conducted a …

Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in South China Sea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in South China Sea

The Hindu  

Chinese Coast Guard ships and a Chinese navy helicopter harassed a group of Philippine fisheries vessels conducting a scientific survey in a hotly disputed area of the South China Sea, forcing them to cancel the operation, the Philippine Coast Guard said Saturday. The Chinese Coast Guard and navy’s harassment of the Philippine vessels took place Friday near Sandy Cay, three …

Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese coast guard ships and a Chinese navy helicopter harassed a group of Philippine fisheries vessels conducting a scientific survey in a hotly disputed area of the South China Sea, forcing them to cancel the operation, the Philippine coast guard said Saturday. The Chinese coast guard and navy’s harassment of the Philippine vessels took place Friday near …

China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
2 months ago

China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says

The Independent  

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China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
2 months ago

China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine security official said Tuesday that China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits. On the contrary, it strengthens our resolve because we know we are in the right.” A Chinese official …

Philippines protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone
2 months ago

Philippines protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone

Al Jazeera  

Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’ in the maritime dispute. The Philippines has said China’s deployment of its largest coastguard vessel inside Manila’s exclusive maritime economic zone is alarming and clearly intended to intimidate fishermen operating around a shoal in the contested waters of the South China Sea. The Philippines National Maritime Council …

Philippines threatens legal action after Chinese coast guard ship sails in disputed South China Sea
2 months ago

Philippines threatens legal action after Chinese coast guard ship sails in disputed South China Sea

ABC  

A Philippine security official says that China is pushing the country "to the wall" with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea, warning that "all options are on the table" for Manila's response, including new international lawsuits. A large Chinese coast guard ship patrolled hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in recent days and then sailed toward the north-western coast of …

Philippines protests presence of ‘monster ship’ amid fears of status quo shift in South China Sea
2 months ago

Philippines protests presence of ‘monster ship’ amid fears of status quo shift in South China Sea

The Independent  

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Philippines protests over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea
2 months ago

Philippines protests over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea

The Hindu  

The Philippines on Monday called on Beijing to desist from "escalatory actions" at a South China Sea shoal and said a protest has been lodged over the presence of Chinese coast guard, militia and navy in its exclusive economic zone. "The escalatory actions of these Chinese vessels and aircraft disregard Philippine and international laws," said the Philippines' national maritime council, …

Manila deploys coast guard ship to counter China patrols
2 months ago

Manila deploys coast guard ship to counter China patrols

The Hindu  

The Philippines said on Sunday it had deployed a coast guard ship to challenge Chinese patrol boats attempting to "alter the existing status quo" of the disputed South China Sea. Commodore Jay Tarriela, a Philippine Coast Guard spokesman, said Chinese patrol ships had this year come as close as 111 km west of the main Philippine island of Luzon. He …

Philippines raises alarm over ‘monster’ Chinese vessel near its waters
2 months, 1 week ago

Philippines raises alarm over ‘monster’ Chinese vessel near its waters

The Independent  

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China says Philippines' attempt to play victim to elicit sympathy will not work
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China says Philippines' attempt to play victim to elicit sympathy will not work

China Daily  

China urged the Philippine side to return to the right track of resolving maritime disputes through negotiation and consultation, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. According to media reports, the Philippine defense chief recently said that if the Chinese side hopes to decelerate tensions and stabilize the region, it should withdraw its "illegal presence" from the exclusive economic zone of …

South China Sea: How defiant China prepares for legal showdown with Philippines
2 months, 2 weeks ago

South China Sea: How defiant China prepares for legal showdown with Philippines

Firstpost  

As tensions rise in the South China Sea, China prepares for a legal showdown with the Philippines defying their challenges A China Coast Guard ship is deploying water cannon at the Phillipine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel BRP Datu Pagbuaya near Scarborough Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea on December 4, 2024. AFP The South …

US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
3 months, 1 week ago

US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The United States deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy ships in a joint patrol in the disputed South China Sea on Friday, two days after the allied forces condemned actions by Chinese coast guard vessels against Philippine patrol ships. Indonesia also has had faceoffs with Chinese coast guard ships escorting fishermen in …

Philippines and China swap allegations after vessel ‘sideswiped’ in disputed waters
3 months, 1 week ago

Philippines and China swap allegations after vessel ‘sideswiped’ in disputed waters

The Independent  

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Philippines says China’s coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vessel
3 months, 1 week ago

Philippines says China’s coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vessel

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese coast guard vessels backed by navy ships fired powerful water cannons and blocked and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel on Wednesday in renewed aggression at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said. The Chinese maritime maneuvers “are not standard law enforcement actions,” Philippine coast guard Commodore Jay Tarriela said, adding they “should …

Philippines says China's coast guard blasts water cannon and sideswipes patrol vessel
3 months, 1 week ago

Philippines says China's coast guard blasts water cannon and sideswipes patrol vessel

The Independent  

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China Coast Guard warns Philippines following crash in South China Sea
3 months, 1 week ago

China Coast Guard warns Philippines following crash in South China Sea

China Daily  

A Philippine government vessel deliberately crashed into a China Coast Guard ship in waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Wednesday, a CCG spokesman said. The CCG spokesman Liu Dejun said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon that the Philippines dispatched coast guard vessels, government ships and several fishing boats to intrude into the territorial waters of …

China Coast Guard urges Philippines to stop provocations
3 months, 1 week ago

China Coast Guard urges Philippines to stop provocations

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A spokesperson for the China Coast Guard on Monday said the CCG has taken necessary control measures against Philippine vessels illegally gathering, in the name of fishing, in the waters around Houteng Jiao in China's Nansha Qundao, and urged the Philippines to immediately cease its provocative actions. Spokesperson Liu Dejun noted that the Philippine vessels ignored warnings and …

China takes measures against 'illegal' Philippine vessels in disputed waters
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China takes measures against 'illegal' Philippine vessels in disputed waters

The Hindu  

China's coast guard said on Monday that it had taken "necessary control measures" against an "illegal gathering" of Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the Iroquois reef in the South China Sea. A number of Philippine ships have in recent days "illegally" gathered in the waters of the reef in the Spratly Islands under the banner of fishing, Liu Dejun, …

Philippine navy shadows Russian submarine in the South China Sea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippine navy shadows Russian submarine in the South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military deployed a navy ship and air force planes to shadow a Russian submarine, which passed through the South China Sea off the country’s western coast last week, a security official said Monday. The Russian submarine identified itself in response to a Philippine navy two-way radio inquiry, saying it was en route home to Russia’s …

China's control measures to stop illegal gathering of Philippine ships
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's control measures to stop illegal gathering of Philippine ships

China Daily  

By JIANG CHENGLONG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-02 20:47 Ren'ai Reef. China Coast Guard took "necessary control measures" against multiple Philippine vessels that illegally gathered in the waters near the Houteng Reef in the South China Sea in recent days, a spokesperson said on Monday. Liu Dejun, spokesperson for the CCG, said in a statement that despite CCG's warnings, several …

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights
4 months ago

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights

China Daily  

China firmly opposes the Philippines' recent actions and comments related to the South China Sea, as they severely violated China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, a defense spokesman said on Friday. Zhang said that the Philippines side, in collusion with external countries, carries out frequent military exercises in the South China Sea to sow discord and provoke confrontation. "Such acts …

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights
4 months ago

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights

China Daily  

China firmly opposes the Philippines' recent actions and comments related to the South China Sea, as they severely violated China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, a defense spokesman said on Friday. Zhang said that the Philippines side, in collusion with external countries, carries out frequent military exercises in the South China Sea to sow discord and provoke confrontation. "Such acts …

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial
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4 months, 1 week ago

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is ludicrous of the Philippine military chief to repeatedly demand that China pay damages for and return the rifles seized during a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine personnel in the South China Sea in June. The China Coast Guard has been warning Philippine vessels not to make provocative moves or venture into the waters around China's islands every time …

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial
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4 months, 1 week ago

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is ludicrous of the Philippine military chief to repeatedly demand that China pay damages for and return the rifles seized during a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine personnel in the South China Sea in June. The China Coast Guard has been warning Philippine vessels not to make provocative moves or venture into the waters around China's islands every time …

Ship withdrawal not a sign of de-escalation: China Daily editorial
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ship withdrawal not a sign of de-escalation: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The Philippines has withdrawn its coast guard vessel from the lagoon of China's Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea, where it had been illegally moored since April 17. If Manila sends another ship to the lagoon to try and make its illegal occupation of the Chinese reef a fait accompli — replicating the gambit it has used at China's …

Philippines vessel from contested South China Sea shoal returns to port
6 months ago

Philippines vessel from contested South China Sea shoal returns to port

Hindustan Times  

MANILA, Sept 15 - The Philippines is returning to port a coast guard vessel anchored in the contested Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea after a five-month deployment as its mission is accomplished, the maritime council said on Sunday. Philippines vessel from contested South China Sea shoal returns to port Since April, coast guard vessel Teresa Magbanua was deployed …

China says protecting 'rights' after Philippine ship collision
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China says protecting 'rights' after Philippine ship collision

The Hindu  

Beijing insisted on Monday it was defending its "rights" in the South China Sea, after the Philippines released footage appearing to show a Chinese coast guard vessel ramming one of its ships during an at-sea confrontation. Both countries accused each other on Saturday of deliberately ramming their coast guard ships near a flashpoint shoal in the South China Sea, the …

Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberately slamming its vessel in South China Sea
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberately slamming its vessel in South China Sea

The Independent  

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Philippines should face up to reality, give up illusions, and act responsibly: China Daily editorial
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines should face up to reality, give up illusions, and act responsibly: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Despite the outcry by Manila to the contrary — and the biased and politically motivated support it has received to give credence to its rumpus — China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and their adjacent waters in the South China Sea. For the sake of peace in the waters and because it bears the bigger picture of ties …

China and the Philippines trade blame in latest South China Sea clash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China and the Philippines trade blame in latest South China Sea clash

The Hindu  

China and the Philippines accused each other on Saturday of deliberately ramming their coast guard ships near a flashpoint shoal in the South China Sea, the latest in a spate of similar incidents in recent weeks. A Chinese coast guard spokesperson said Saturday's incident took place off the disputed Sabina Shoal, which has emerged as a new hotspot in the …

Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberate collision between coast guard ships in latest flareup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberate collision between coast guard ships in latest flareup

The Hindu  

China accused a Philippines coast guard ship of deliberately colliding with a Chinese vessel Saturday in the latest flareup of tensions over disputed waters and maritime features in the South China Sea. Chinese coast guard, navy and suspected militia ships regularly clash with Philippine vessels during attempts to resupply Filipino sailors stationed in parts of the South China Sea claimed …

Chinese and Philippine vessels collide at a disputed atoll and governments trade accusations
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese and Philippine vessels collide at a disputed atoll and governments trade accusations

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China and the Philippines accused each other of causing a collision between their two vessels Saturday in the latest flareup of tensions over disputed waters and maritime features in the South China Sea. In a statement posted on social media, Chinese coast guard spokesperson Liu Dejun was quoted as saying that a Philippine ship maneuvered and “deliberately …

Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberate collision between coast guard ships in latest flareup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberate collision between coast guard ships in latest flareup

LA Times  

In this image taken from handout video provided by the Philippine coast guard, a Chinese coast guard ship and a Philippine coast guard vessel collide near the Sabina Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday. China accused a Philippines coast guard ship of deliberately colliding with a Chinese vessel Saturday in the latest flareup of tensions over disputed …

US forces ready with a ‘range of options’ to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US forces ready with a ‘range of options’ to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says

Associated Press  

BAGUIO, Philippines — American forces are ready with a “range of options” to deal with increasing acts of aggression in the disputed South China Sea if ordered to carry them out jointly and after consultations with treaty ally the Philippines, a U.S. admiral said Thursday. In response to a question, Paparo repeated that the U.S. military is open, after treaty …

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. military is open to consultations about escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday amid a spike in hostilities between Beijing and Manila in the disputed waters. Asked if the U.S. military would consider escorting Philippine ships delivering food and other supplies to Filipino forces in …

Beijing urges Manila to withdraw vessel
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing urges Manila to withdraw vessel

China Daily  

By Zhang Yunbi | China Daily | Updated: 2024-08-27 07:34 The China Coast Guard has confirmed that it implemented control measures against two Philippine coast guard vessels illegally intruding into waters near China's Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea on Monday. The Philippine vessels "kept trying in a dangerous way to approach the China Coast Guard vessels, which were …

China says took 'control measures' against Philippine ships near disputed reef
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China says took 'control measures' against Philippine ships near disputed reef

The Hindu  

China said it took "control measures" on Monday against two Philippine Coast Guard ships that had entered waters near the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. The China Coast Guard accused Manila of sending two ships to "illegally barge into waters near Xianbin Jiao", using the Chinese name for the Sabina Shoal. "The Chinese coast guard took control …

China’s actions in South China Sea patently illegal, Philippine Defence Ministry says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s actions in South China Sea patently illegal, Philippine Defence Ministry says

The Hindu  

China's actions in the South China Sea are "patently illegal", the Philippines' defence secretary said on Monday following a clash in disputed waters on Sunday over what Manila said was a resupply mission for fishermen. Manila's South China Sea task force accused Chinese vessels of ramming and using water canons near Sabina shoal against a Philippine fisheries vessel transporting food, …

Chinese coast guard ships fire water cannons and block Philippine fisheries vessel in disputed sea
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese coast guard ships fire water cannons and block Philippine fisheries vessel in disputed sea

The Independent  

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Chinese coast guard ships fire water cannons and block Philippine fisheries vessel in disputed sea
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese coast guard ships fire water cannons and block Philippine fisheries vessel in disputed sea

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons and blocked and rammed a Philippine fisheries vessel Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, where hostilities between the Asian neighbors have flared alarmingly at sea and spread into the air in recent weeks. Chinese coast guard spokesperson Gan Yu said that the Philippine ship sailed toward the Chinese coast guard …

Philippines says China fired flares at its South China Sea plane
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines says China fired flares at its South China Sea plane

The Hindu  

The Philippines accused China on Saturday of recently firing flares at one of its aircraft as it patrolled over the South China Sea. A Chinese fighter jet "engaged in irresponsible and dangerous manoeuvres" on August 19 as the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources plane flew near Scarborough Shoal, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea said. Ambassador …

Philippines says flares fired from a Chinese island base threatened its fisheries plane
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines says flares fired from a Chinese island base threatened its fisheries plane

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine fisheries bureau plane was threatened by flares fired from a Chinese island base while conducting a routine patrol in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said Saturday, the latest territorial spat between Beijing and Manila over one of the world’s busiest trade routes, with confrontations spreading from the disputed waters to the airspace above. The …

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