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 criticised Beijing’s “dangerous and destabilising actions in the South China Sea” in the call on Wednesday with Manalo, which the US’s top diplomat said violated international law. On January 14, the Philippines criticised China for deploying a “monster ship” inside Manila’s exclusive maritime economic zone, calling the move by China’s coastguard alarming and intended to intimidate fishermen operating around a contested shoal.

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Hegseth to visit the Philippines for talks that will include South China Sea concerns, envoy says
6 days, 20 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 …

Illusions of deterrence: The structural flaws in military alliance and the South China Sea trap
1 week, 3 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, 3 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
3 weeks 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,” …

Rubio's remarks slammed as fallacies
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rubio's remarks slammed as fallacies

China Daily  

By ZHANG YUNBI | China Daily | Updated: 2025-03-04 09:40 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. China has voiced strong dissatisfaction and resolute objection to recent comments by United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, accusing him of "spreading fallacies based on the Cold War mentality". In a recent interview with US media, Rubio made accusations against China over topics …

Philippines confident Trump will continue military patrols to keep China in check in disputed sea
3 weeks, 4 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 …

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 …

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 …

Philippine president offers a deal to China: Stop sea aggression and I’ll return missiles to US
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Philippine president offers a deal to China: Stop sea aggression and I’ll return missiles to US

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. offered on Friday to remove a U.S. missile system from the Philippines if China halts what he called its “aggressive and coercive behavior” in the disputed South China Sea. China has repeatedly demanded that the Philippines remove the missile system, saying it was “inciting geopolitical confrontation and an arms race.” Asked by …

After Rubio warns China over Taiwan coercion, Beijing hits back with 'behave' message
Top News
2 months ago

After Rubio warns China over Taiwan coercion, Beijing hits back with 'behave' message

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had his first phone call with Chinese counterpart Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who said a phrase that translates to “behave yourself.” Rubio also raised concerns with his Chinese counterpart about Beijing’s actions towards Taiwan and the South China Sea. Newly sworn-in US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a tense phone conversation with Chinese …

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 …

Rubio clashes with China FM on Taiwan
2 months ago

Rubio clashes with China FM on Taiwan

Raw Story  

by Shaun TANDON / Beiyi SEOW US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over Taiwan on Friday, with Donald Trump's top diplomat denouncing Beijing's "coercive" moves. In the telephone call, Rubio told Wang that the second Trump administration will pursue a relationship with China "that advances US interests and puts the American people first," …

Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio vows to confront 'dangerous' China, deter Taiwan invasion
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio vows to confront 'dangerous' China, deter Taiwan invasion

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that “dangerous” China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to ramp up support to deter an invasion of Taiwan. AFP Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that “dangerous” China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to …

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, 2 weeks 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, 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 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 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, …

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 …

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

The Hindu  

Pacific island nations at the centre of a strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China that brought infrastructure and funding hope President-elect Donald Trump stays engaged in the region but are wary of competition spilling into confrontation, diplomats say. Papua New Guinea will continue to trade with China, even as U.S. military ties increase, he also told a resources conference …

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

India Today  

Pacific island nations at the centre of a strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China that brought infrastructure and funding hope President-elect Donald Trump stays engaged in the region but are wary of competition spilling into confrontation, diplomats say. Papua New Guinea will continue to trade with China, even as U.S. military ties increase, he also told a resources conference …

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 …

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, …

Philippine navy shadows Russian submarine in the South China Sea
3 months, 3 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 …

South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China
3 months, 4 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 …

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations
4 months, 1 week 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 …

US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations
4 months, 1 week ago

US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday condemned China’s dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning that the United States would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under an armed attack in the increasingly volatile waters. During a visit to the Philippine province of Palawan next to the disputed South China Sea, Austin …

US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations
4 months, 1 week ago

US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations

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 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin …

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 …

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 …

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, 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, …

China carries out military drills at disputed shoal west of Philippines
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China carries out military drills at disputed shoal west of Philippines

Firstpost  

Tensions between China and the Philippines have been building over their competing claims to Scarborough Shoal and other outcrops in the South China Sea. Clashes have occurred including the Chinese coast guard firing water cannons at Filipino ships China held sea and air combat drills Wednesday at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited area of reefs and rocks it had …

China holds sea and air combat drills at the disputed Scarborough Shoal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China holds sea and air combat drills at the disputed Scarborough Shoal

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China held sea and air combat drills Wednesday at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, an area of reefs and rocks the Philippines also claims in the South China Sea. A 2016 ruling by an international arbitration court found that most Chinese claims in the South China Sea were invalid but Beijing refuses to abide by it. Tensions between the …

Philippine defense secretary doesn’t expect Trump will demand payment for protection
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippine defense secretary doesn’t expect Trump will demand payment for protection

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Tuesday that he didn’t expect President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration would demand that the Philippines pay more for military protection because both allies faced the shared threat of China. Asked if Trump would expect the Philippines, like Taiwan, to pay for U.S. protection, Teodoro replied: “I really don’t expect some sort …

China publishes new details of its sweeping claims to South China Sea in row over Philippine law
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China publishes new details of its sweeping claims to South China Sea in row over Philippine law

The Independent  

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China sets baselines for contested South China Sea shoal amid dispute with Philippines
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China sets baselines for contested South China Sea shoal amid dispute with Philippines

Firstpost  

China’s move came two days after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws demarcating the government’s claims in the disputed waters. In a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims, China has released geographic coordinates marking baselines around the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. China took control of the shoal in 2012, limiting …

China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims. Both China and the Philippines claim Scarborough Shoal and other outcroppings in the South China Sea. A 2016 ruling by an international arbitration court found that most Chinese …

China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines

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 China has published baselines for …

Scarborough Shoal: China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Scarborough Shoal: China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines

CNN  

China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims. Both China and the Philippines claim Scarborough Shoal and other outcroppings in the South China Sea. The statement added that one of the laws signed by Marcos, the Philippine Maritime …

Philippine President angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippine President angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories

The Hindu  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China, which claims the hotly disputed waterway almost in its entirety. China’s Foreign Ministry said it summoned the Philippines Ambassador to China to lodge a “stern protest.” The ministry condemned the …

Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, China lodges 'stern protest'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, China lodges 'stern protest'

Firstpost  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two new laws that reaffirm the country’s maritime territories and its right to access resources, including in the South China Sea. The move angered Beijing, prompting China’s foreign ministry to summon the Philippine ambassador to China and issue a “stern protest” Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two new laws …

Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories

The Independent  

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Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China, which claims the hotly disputed waterway almost in its entirety. China’s foreign ministry said it summoned the Philippines ambassador to China to lodge a “stern protest.” The …

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