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

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

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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 aims to achieve "Chinese modernisation" in five years, provides a glimpse into China's future approach to international affairs and domestic economic strategies. Softening regional security stance China's most contentious sovereignty disputes are in the South China Sea, involving claims by Beijing, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Taiwan, among others. In the 20,000-word document, Beijing also emphasises continuing military reforms to safeguard maritime rights, protect Beijing's interests in the South China Sea, and build an "efficient and coordinated" national security system to ensure sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Compass, code and consensus: Forging stability in the South China Sea
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1 day, 15 hours ago

Compass, code and consensus: Forging stability in the South China Sea

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Recently, discussions surrounding the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea and the establishment of the order have generated diverse opinions within some ASEAN countries and the international community. The DOC: The compass guiding the COC Signed in 2002 by China and the ten ASEAN member states, the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the …

Compass, code and consensus: Forging stability in the South China Sea
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1 day, 15 hours ago

Compass, code and consensus: Forging stability in the South China Sea

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Recently, discussions surrounding the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea and the establishment of the order have generated diverse opinions within some ASEAN countries and the international community. The DOC: The compass guiding the COC Signed in 2002 by China and the ten ASEAN member states, the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the …

India's strategic caution in South China Sea: Why joining Squad alliance is unlikely
4 days, 6 hours ago

India's strategic caution in South China Sea: Why joining Squad alliance is unlikely

Firstpost  

As the US turns inwards, India will wait and watch for the dynamics to play out in the South China Sea dispute On March 19, General Romeo S Brawner, Chief of Staff of the Philippines Armed Forces, addressed a session at the Raisina Dialogue urging India and South Korea to join the informal Squad alliance to counter the ‘coercive’ activities …

Hegseth to visit the Philippines for talks that will include South China Sea concerns, envoy says
5 days, 21 hours ago

Hegseth to visit the Philippines for talks that will include South China Sea concerns, envoy says

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his first trip to the Indo-Pacific next week, for talks that will include increasing deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine official said Friday. Hegseth will be in Manila on March 28-29 to meet his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto …

First Quad, now Squad? The new bloc India may join to counter China
1 week ago

First Quad, now Squad? The new bloc India may join to counter China

Firstpost  

India has long been part of the Quad – the grouping between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. India has long been part of Quad – the grouping between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States which aims at an ‘open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.’ Now, the Philippines wants India to join the ‘Squad’ …

Will India join ‘Squad’ to boost security in South China Sea?
1 week ago

Will India join ‘Squad’ to boost security in South China Sea?

Live Mint  

India has been invited to join the multilateral alliance Squad to prevent China's influence in the South China Sea. China's dominance in South China Sea The Philippines' request comes after China conducted live-fire naval drills in international waters in the Tasman Sea, situated between Australia and New Zealand. Brawner stressed the need for collaboration between “like-minded nations” to exchange intelligence …

Illusions of deterrence: The structural flaws in military alliance and the South China Sea trap
1 week, 2 days ago

Illusions of deterrence: The structural flaws in military alliance and the South China Sea trap

China Daily  

This photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows a view at dusk in the South China Sea. The recent article The South China Sea: Making the Philippines-US Alliance Work Under Trump 2.0 published in The Diplomat reveals more about Manila’s strategic insecurities than it does about crafting a viable path to regional stability. While framing deterrence and “strategic communications” as …

Illusions of deterrence: The structural flaws in military alliance and the South China Sea trap
1 week, 2 days ago

Illusions of deterrence: The structural flaws in military alliance and the South China Sea trap

China Daily  

This photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows a view at dusk in the South China Sea. The recent article The South China Sea: Making the Philippines-US Alliance Work Under Trump 2.0 published in The Diplomat reveals more about Manila’s strategic insecurities than it does about crafting a viable path to regional stability. While framing deterrence and “strategic communications” as …

China’s foreign minister blasts the US over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalists
2 weeks, 6 days ago

China’s foreign minister blasts the US over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalists

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Along with fulminating against the United States, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reasserted China’s South China Sea claims, blasted Japan for its past aggression and covered a wide range of other issues during his annual meeting with the press. However, Wang was quick to place blame elsewhere, saying Manila was being manipulated by forces “outside the region,” …

Philippines confident Trump will continue military patrols to keep China in check in disputed sea
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Philippines confident Trump will continue military patrols to keep China in check in disputed sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ top diplomat to the United States expressed confidence Monday that President Donald Trump’s new administration would continue military patrols in the disputed South China Sea and move ahead with an agreed expansion of the U.S. military presence in the Philippines, as concerns rise over China’s increasingly assertive actions in the region. Ambassador Jose Romualdez, who …

Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment
1 month ago

Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment

Al Jazeera  

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to boost military cooperation amid mutual concern over China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani and Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr said on Monday they had agreed to establish a “strategic dialogue” between their countries’ militaries and a “high-level framework” for defence equipment and technology cooperation. “We firmly concurred …

Philippines accuses Chinese plane of flying ‘dangerously’ close to its aircraft over South China Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Philippine coast guard on …

To safeguard peace in South China Sea, regional countries must be in the driver's seat: China Daily editorial
1 month, 2 weeks ago

To safeguard peace in South China Sea, regional countries must be in the driver's seat: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

With the aim of ensuring lasting peace and stability in the waters, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are on course to finalize a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea. The South China Sea is a crucial maritime region through which a significant amount of global trade passes and the US justifies the drills on the …

Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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

Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’
2 months ago

Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’

Al Jazeera  

The Philippines says it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after its fisheries vessels faced “dangerous harassment” and aggressive behaviour from China’s coastguard and navy. The Philippine Coast Guard said on Saturday that three Chinese coastguard vessels and four smaller boats made “aggressive manoeuvres” towards two Philippine Bureau of Fisheries inflatable boats that were on their …

Philippines plans second case against China soon after winning South China Sea sovereignty case
2 months ago

Philippines plans second case against China soon after winning South China Sea sovereignty case

Firstpost  

The Philippines is preparing to take legal action against China for alleged environmental damage in the South China Sea. The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea. The Philippines won …

Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security
2 months ago

Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security

Al Jazeera  

New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea. New United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Manila of Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to defending the Philippines in the face of Chinese provocation in the South China Sea, during his first call with Philippines Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo. Rubio also …

Quad ministers oppose any unilateral actions seeking to change status quo by force: Statement
2 months ago

Quad ministers oppose any unilateral actions seeking to change status quo by force: Statement

Live Mint  

Washington, Jan 22 In a move sending a strong signal to China, foreign ministers from Quad countries -- India, Australia, Japan and the US -- in a joint statement have strongly opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion. We also strongly oppose any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo …

Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
2 months, 1 week ago

Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes

The Hindu  

Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc's new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Officials said it aims to chart the bloc’s direction for the year as it tries to resolve Myanmar's deadly four-year crisis and tensions over China’s …

Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
2 months, 1 week ago

Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute

Associated Press  

LANGKAWI, Malaysia — Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Officials said it aims to chart the bloc’s direction for the year as it tries to resolve Myanmar’s deadly four-year crisis and …

Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia
2 months, 1 week ago

Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Japan and the Philippines will convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to help uphold the rule of law in an Asian region where security concerns have become “increasingly severe,” Japan’s top diplomat said Wednesday. “Amid the increasingly severe strategic environment in the region, Japan places importance on our bilateral …

Experts voice concern over talks by trio
2 months, 1 week ago

Experts voice concern over talks by trio

China Daily  

Leaders from the US, Japan and the Philippines on Monday vowed cooperation in the "Indo-Pacific" region, which experts say further heightens the possibilities of bloc confrontation as US President Joe Biden's term ends soon. The White House statement, less than 100 words, said the three leaders discussed "China's dangerous and unlawful behavior in the South China Sea", while the Philippines …

China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
2 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Philippine security official said …

China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
2 months, 1 week 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 threatens legal action after Chinese coast guard ship sails in disputed South China Sea
2 months, 1 week 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 over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea
2 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Japan to give Indonesia high-speed patrol boats in security deal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan to give Indonesia high-speed patrol boats in security deal

The Hindu  

Japan will give Indonesia two high-speed patrol boats, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Saturday, as Tokyo seeks to boost regional maritime security cooperation in the face of competing territorial claims with China. Before arriving in Jakarta, Ishiba held talks in Kuala Lumpur with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, describing strengthening ties with Southeast Asia as "one of the biggest priorities" …

Indonesia to intensify defence partnerships and maritime security, top diplomat says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia to intensify defence partnerships and maritime security, top diplomat says

Hindustan Times  

By Stanley Widianto Indonesia to intensify defence partnerships and maritime security, top diplomat says JAKARTA - Indonesia will expand its existing defence partnerships and step up its handling of strategic issues impacting its sovereignty, including maritime security and the safety of sea passage and fisheries, its foreign minister said on Friday. Sugiono, who uses only one name, said Indonesia would …

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

More storms are brewing in the South China Sea
3 months ago

More storms are brewing in the South China Sea

Live Mint  

Eight years ago China lost a legal battle over its fantastical territorial claims in the South China Sea. On June 17th Chinese coastguards wielded axes as they confronted Philippine sailors resupplying a beached warship that marks the Philippines’ legitimate claim on Second Thomas Shoal. Yet if it failed to back an important ally, American deterrence would suffer in Asia and …

Scholar seeks more talks on Sino-Philippine ties
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Scholar seeks more talks on Sino-Philippine ties
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Philippine Coast Guard said two Chinese Navy and …

China takes measures against 'illegal' Philippine vessels in disputed waters
3 months, 3 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, …

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

Malaysia’s Meek South China Sea Approach
4 months ago

Malaysia’s Meek South China Sea Approach

The Diplomat  

On August 29, the Philippine Daily Inquirer published a report that shot the long-simmering South China Sea disputes to the top of the domestic political agenda in Malaysia. In the note, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed “serious concern” and “strong dissatisfaction” over Malaysia’s oil and gas exploration activities near Luconia Shoals. Describing the leaking of the note as a …

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations
4 months ago

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian defense chiefs met Thursday with their counterparts from China, the United States and other nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to most of the South China Sea is leading to more confrontations. The U.S. and China have been working to improve frayed military-to-military communications and …

Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring
4 months, 1 week ago

Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring

The Independent  

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Philippines shifts focus from insurgency to maritime defence against China
4 months, 1 week ago

Philippines shifts focus from insurgency to maritime defence against China

Firstpost  

The ongoing Biden administration is strengthening its military alliances in the Indo-Pacific region to counterbalance China’s growing influence. Philippine Navy Ship Ramon Alcaraz PS16 deploy rubber boats as they prepare to seize an island from foreign forces during a Philippine military multi-service joint exercise on Wednesday Nov. 6, 2024 at Loaita island locally called Kota island at the disputed South …

Japan's Ishiba voices concern over 'China's growing military activity' to Xi Jinping at APEC Summit
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan's Ishiba voices concern over 'China's growing military activity' to Xi Jinping at APEC Summit

Firstpost  

Relations between Japan and China have worsened as Beijing builds up its military capacity in the region and Tokyo boosts security ties with the United States and its allies This handout picture released by the Chilean Presidency Press Office shows China's President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting with Chile's President Gabriel Boric on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic …

Chinese, Philippine forces again avoid clash in fiercely disputed shoal under rare deal
4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese, Philippine forces again avoid clash in fiercely disputed shoal under rare deal

The Hindu  

The Philippine Navy transported food and other supplies to a territorial ship outpost in a shoal in the South China Sea without any confrontation with Chinese forces guarding the disputed area, officials said on Friday. “The Armed Forces of the Philippines continues to uphold its mandate of safeguarding Philippine sovereignty and ensuring the welfare of its stationed personnel in the …

Chinese and Philippine forces again avoid a clash in a fiercely disputed shoal under a rare deal
4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese and Philippine forces again avoid a clash in a fiercely disputed shoal under a rare deal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Philippine navy transported food …

Manila will harm itself if it acts as a reckless pawn for external forces
4 months, 1 week ago

Manila will harm itself if it acts as a reckless pawn for external forces

China Daily  

The Chinese government has always exercised restraint in handling its disputes with other countries in the South China Sea, advocating dialogue and negotiation to resolve differences. That is why China released on Sunday the baselines for the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Island in the South China Sea in a bid to counter infringements by the Philippines. In a solemn …

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights
4 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 draws up new map for southernmost city amid tension over disputed islands with Philippines
4 months, 1 week ago

China draws up new map for southernmost city amid tension over disputed islands with Philippines

The Independent  

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