Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberate collision between coast guard ships in latest flareup
7 months 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 by both countries. The latest incident came days after Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships collided near Sabina Shoal, a disputed atoll. Also Saturday, Japan lodged a formal protest via China’s embassy against what it called an incursion by a Chinese survey ship into its territorial waters, the latest incident fueling unease among Japanese defense officials, already concerned about the growing military cooperation between the Chinese and Russian air forces.

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China conducts military patrol in South China Sea, warns Philippines
2 days, 16 hours ago

China conducts military patrol in South China Sea, warns Philippines

The Hindu  

China's military said it had conducted a patrol in the South China Sea on Friday, the day U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila, which disputes some of Beijing's claims in the waterway. A spokesman for the Southern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said on Saturday that the Philippines frequently enlisted foreign countries to organise …

China’s foreign minister blasts the US over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalists
3 weeks, 3 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,” …

Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and its security allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Wednesday, following confrontations between Chinese aircraft and those of his country, Australia and the United States. A Chinese coast guard vessel …

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

China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands
1 month, 1 week ago

China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands

Al Jazeera  

The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands. China’s military said it drove away three Philippines aircraft “illegally” flying over the disputed Spratly Islands, marking the second aerial incident this week involving Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea. The Southern Theatre Command said Manila’s aircraft had acted provocatively …

China expels Philippine aircraft over South China Sea
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Chinese helicopter flies within 3m of Philippine government plane in South China Sea
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1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese helicopter flies within 3m of Philippine government plane in South China Sea

ABC  

China has accused the Philippines of "spreading false narratives" after a second military incident with foreign aircraft over the South China Sea in the last fortnight. The Philippine coast guard said a Chinese navy helicopter flew 'dangerously' close — within three meters — to a government aircraft patrolling a disputed section of the South China Sea on Tuesday. Journalists onboard …

US condemns ‘dangerous’ moves by Chinese navy helicopter in South China Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

US condemns ‘dangerous’ moves by Chinese navy helicopter in South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Manila says it will lodge a diplomatic protest after a Chinese helicopter flew deliberately within 3 metres of a Philippine aircraft. The United States ambassador to Manila has condemned “dangerous” manoeuvres by a Chinese navy helicopter that threatened the safety of a Philippine government aircraft patrolling a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. Journalists and other invited foreign media …

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  

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Philippine Coast Guard slams 'dangerous' China helicopter maneuvers
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Philippines accuses Chinese navy helicopter of ‘dangerous’ maneuvers over South China sea
1 month, 1 week ago

Philippines accuses Chinese navy helicopter of ‘dangerous’ maneuvers over South China sea

Hindustan Times  

The Philippines said a Chinese Navy helicopter carried out “dangerous flight maneuvers” near its own aircraft over the South China Sea. An aircraft identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as Chinese Navy helicopter flies near the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources plane during an aerial reconnaissance flight at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea The Chinese aircraft came …

Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal
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1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal

Associated Press  

OVER THE SCARBOROUGH SHOAL, South China Sea — A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane on Tuesday in a disputed area of the South China Sea, prompting the Filipino pilot to warn by radio: “You are flying too close, you are very dangerous.” The Chinese helicopter was attempting to force a Cessna Caravan turboprop …

China says it warned off Philippine aircraft over South China Sea island
1 month, 1 week ago

China says it warned off Philippine aircraft over South China Sea island

China Daily  

China's military said Tuesday it warned off and expelled a Philippine C-208 aircraft that had entered airspace over a South China Sea island. Tian Junli, spokesman for the People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command, said in a statement that the Philippine aircraft illegally entered airspace over Huangyan Island without China's permission. "The actions of the Philippine side seriously infringe on …

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘unsafe conduct’ over South China Sea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘unsafe conduct’ over South China Sea

The Independent  

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Australia, China trade barbs over midair encounter above South China Sea
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia, China trade barbs over midair encounter above South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Canberra says Chinese jet dropped flares nears its air force plane as China accuses Australia of airspace intrusion. Australia has accused China of “unsafe” military manoeuvre after a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, drawing a quick pushback from Beijing. The Australian Defence Force said on Thursday that its plane …

Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises
1 month, 3 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 …

A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing
1 month, 3 weeks 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
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, 1 week 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 …

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

Manila deploys coast guard ship to counter China patrols
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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
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 …

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  

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Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, 'sideswiped' govt vessel
3 months, 3 weeks 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 says China’s coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vessel
3 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Japan says it will watch China’s military activity after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan says it will watch China’s military activity after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese officials said Wednesday they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military aircraft nearly three months ago was unintentional and caused by turbulence. Tokyo protested and sought an explanation from Beijing after a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance plane briefly entered …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

Chinese, Philippine forces again avoid clash in fiercely disputed shoal under rare deal
4 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Manila will harm itself if it acts as a reckless pawn for external forces
4 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, Philippines spar over new maritime laws, baseline drawings in South China Sea
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China, Philippines spar over new maritime laws, baseline drawings in South China Sea

The Hindu  

The Philippines' Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday it summoned China's ambassador to protest Beijing's drawing of baselines around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. In response, China's ambassador Huang Xilian to the Philippines said late on Wednesday the baseline was a "necessary response" to the Philippines' new maritime law and a "routine measure" to strengthen maritime management, …

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