Muscle Flexing In South China Sea: Why India-ASEAN War Games Send A Strong Signal To Beijing
1 year, 10 months ago

Muscle Flexing In South China Sea: Why India-ASEAN War Games Send A Strong Signal To Beijing

ABP News  

The military might of India and ten ASEAN nations jointly displayed in South China Sea in the first week of May has rattled the Chinese security establishment. The Chinese are worried, not because of a few warships playing war games in its maritime vicinity, but because of India’s diplomatic success in generating consensus among ASEAN members to exercise together with an agenda to ensure peace, security and stability in the South China Sea with the assertion to keep the maritime area free and open for international navigation. By playing multi-nation war games in the South China Sea, India together with the navies of ASEAN members sent a strong signal to China that the maritime area is an open sea, and military or civilian ships can traverse the region without reporting to any national authority. Though China has succeeded in creating a wedge among the ten ASEAN members through its cheque book diplomacy, the participation of ASEAN navies in the India-led, but hosted by the Singapore navy, maritime exercise signifies that ASEAN as a group is committed to the South China Sea remaining an international ocean, free of any country's dominance over the maritime area.

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Will India join ‘Squad’ to boost security in South China Sea?
3 days, 14 hours 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 …

China’s latest naval exercises have shown how far it can project power
2 weeks, 4 days ago

China’s latest naval exercises have shown how far it can project power

Live Mint  

In the last two weeks, the People’s Liberation Army of China conducted live-fire naval drills in the international waters off Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam, and shooting drills in the Taiwan Strait. China now has the world’s largest maritime fighting force, with 234 vessels compared to the US Navy’s 219. Last year, Beijing also passed the milestone of achieving more …

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

India, Indonesia call for code of conduct in South China Sea
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India, Indonesia call for code of conduct in South China Sea

The Hindu  

India and Indonesia have pitched for a "full and effective" code of conduct in the South China Sea in accordance with the relevant international laws amid China's increasing military muscle-flexing in the region. The situation in the South China Sea figured in wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday, according to a joint …

Nine navies hold joint drills in strategic straits between Indian Ocean and the Pacific
2 months ago

Nine navies hold joint drills in strategic straits between Indian Ocean and the Pacific

The Hindu  

Navies of nine Indo-Pacific countries, including India, are taking part in a multilateral exercise, La Perouse, hosted by France in the strategic straits of Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok, between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. In an important sign of strengthening interoperability, the statement said, “During this exercise, all navies will train in the use of IORIS, a communication …

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

How China is driving up demand for India-made BrahMos
2 months, 1 week ago

How China is driving up demand for India-made BrahMos

India Today  

Months after the Philippines received the first batch of India-made BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in April, Indonesia is soon set to sign a USD 450-million deal to acquire the medium-range missiles. The spike in demand for the versatile BrahMos, a missile co-produced by an India-Russia joint venture, comes as these nations choose to arm their defence forces amid China's expanding …

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 …

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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring
4 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Japan, Australia, US and India set to launch joint sea patrols to keep China in check
6 months ago

Japan, Australia, US and India set to launch joint sea patrols to keep China in check

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 US, Japan, Australia, and …

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Hindustan Times  

MANILA -Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast Asian nation in its maritime disputes with China. MARCH 20 - China says the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after U.S. Secretary …

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Hindustan Times  

MANILA, Sept 12 - Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast Asian nation in its maritime disputes with China. MARCH 20 - China says the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, …

Top US, Chinese military brass hold first call to stabilise ties
6 months, 1 week ago

Top US, Chinese military brass hold first call to stabilise ties

Hindustan Times  

* Top US, Chinese military brass hold first call to stabilise ties U.S., China seek to stabilise military ties, prevent misunderstandings * U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's responsibility include South China Sea, Taiwan Strait * U.S., Chinese troops join exercise in Brazil BEIJING, Sept 10 - The United States and China held theatre-level commander talks for the first time on Tuesday, Chinese …

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
6 months, 3 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 …

Philippine defense chief says China is 'the biggest disruptor' of peace, seeks stronger censure
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Philippine defense chief says China is 'the biggest disruptor' of peace, seeks stronger censure

New Indian Express  

Pressed by reporters to be more specific, Teodoro said a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning and ordering a stop to Chinese acts of aggression would be a strong step but acknowledged the difficulty of pursuing that. In the latest incident in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said China deployed “an excessive force” of 40 ships that blocked two Philippine …

Vietnam and China: Brothers in ideology have a sea to share
7 months ago

Vietnam and China: Brothers in ideology have a sea to share

Firstpost  

Vietnam’s ability to hold its territorial claims in the South China Sea while balancing close ties with China amid growing friendship with the Philippines and the US will be watched closely Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnam's President To Lam shake hands after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on 19 August 2024. …

Australia joins defence exercise in contested South China Sea after Philippines deal with China to ease tensions
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia joins defence exercise in contested South China Sea after Philippines deal with China to ease tensions

ABC  

Australia will join another combined military drill in the contested waters of the South China Sea, where there have been a series of increasingly dangerous confrontations between China and the Philippines. It's not clear exactly where the operation will take place, but the countries said it would occur "within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone" — a clear indication it will …

Explaining Vietnam and the Philippines’ Divergent South China Sea Strategies
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Explaining Vietnam and the Philippines’ Divergent South China Sea Strategies

The Diplomat  

On June 17, Chinese vessels forcefully blocked a Philippine resupply mission to its isolated outpost at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands. While tensions have grown between China and the Philippines, Vietnam, another nation that disputes China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea, has been quietly reinforcing the features under its own control. In a briefing published last …

Chinese FM elaborates on solemn stance on South China Sea issue
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese FM elaborates on solemn stance on South China Sea issue

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-28 07:47 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends the 25th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Minister Meeting in the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at National Convention Center, in Vientiane, Laos, July 27, 2024. VIENTIANE -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated on China's solemn stance on the South China Sea issue on Saturday while attending a series …

Chinese FM elaborates on solemn stance on South China Sea issue
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese FM elaborates on solemn stance on South China Sea issue

China Daily  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends the 25th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Minister Meeting in the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at National Convention Center, in Vientiane, Laos, July 27, 2024. VIENTIANE -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated on China's solemn stance on the South China Sea issue on Saturday while attending a series of meetings of foreign ministers …

Sea lines of communication passing through South China Sea critical for peace in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sea lines of communication passing through South China Sea critical for peace in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

Vientiane, The sea lines of communication passing through the South China Sea are critical for peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday, as he called substantive and effective code of conduct to secure them. Sea lines of communication passing through South China Sea critical for peace in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar Addressing the 14th …

Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian top diplomats on Saturday condemned violence in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war and urged for “practical” means to defuse rising tensions in the South China Sea during the last of the three-day regional talks with allies including the U.S., Russia and China. In a joint statement issued at the end of the talks, the bloc said …

ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting
7 months, 3 weeks ago

ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang are seeking to expand their countries’ influence in the region. The top diplomats from Southeast Asia are grappling with tensions over the South China Sea, the escalating fighting in Myanmar, and regional rivalries as they meet in Laos. Hours before those talks, Blinken hit out at China’s “escalatory and unlawful actions …

Malaysia: A fulcrum for a new improved ASEAN-India-China strategic relationship?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Malaysia: A fulcrum for a new improved ASEAN-India-China strategic relationship?

Hindustan Times  

Major trade supply chains stand disrupted with conflicts that continue to persist around the world. Geographically, its constituent states straddle two of the most significant global trade routes, that of the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. While it is a vital shipping route carrying trillions of dollars in cargo that acts as a gateway to the Indian Ocean, …

Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos

The Hindu  

Southeast Asian foreign ministers and top diplomats from key partners including the United States and China were gathering in the Laotian capital on July 25 for the start of three days of talks expected to focus on the increasingly violent civil war in Myanmar, tensions in the South China Sea and other regional issues. As the needs of civilians grow, …

Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos

Hindustan Times  

VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian foreign ministers and top diplomats from key partners including the United States and China were gathering in the Laotian capital on Thursday for the start of three days of talks expected to focus on the increasingly violent civil war in Myanmar, tensions in the South China Sea and other regional issues. Myanmar violence, South China …

Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian foreign ministers and top diplomats from key partners including the United States and China are gathering in the Laotian capital on Thursday for the start of three days of talks expected to focus on the increasingly violent civil war in Myanmar, tensions in the South China Sea and other regional issues. Lao Foreign Minister Saleumxay …

Germany’s Defense Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Is a Balancing Act
8 months ago

Germany’s Defense Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Is a Balancing Act

The Diplomat  

On May 7, the German Navy kicked off its second Indo-Pacific deployment. The deployment is another step Germany is taking to increase its engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, showcasing its commitments to its regional partners, including India, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan. In 2023 Germany released its first-ever National Security Strategy, which reiterated that the Indo-Pacific “remains of special significance …

In China vs Philippines, India backs Manila on tension over South China Sea
8 months, 3 weeks ago

In China vs Philippines, India backs Manila on tension over South China Sea

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday backed the Philippines amid a flaring of tensions in the South China Sea over China’s aggressive actions in recent weeks, saying New Delhi opposes destabilising actions that seek to change the status quo by force. A Philippines navy personnel was severely injured when China’s coast guard seized two Filipino ships on a resupply mission to …

China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision
9 months ago

China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision

Al Jazeera  

In the latest incident in the waters disputed by China and the Philippines, two vessels collided. The Chinese statement claimed that a Philippine supply ship ignored repeated “solemn warnings,” and instead proceeded to “dangerously and unprofessionally” approach the Chinese coast guard vessel leading to the collision. Beijing accused the Philippine ship of “illegally breaking into the sea near Ren’ai Reef …

Indian Navy Flexes Muscle In South China Sea With Three Warships Amid China-Philippines Tussle
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Navy Flexes Muscle In South China Sea With Three Warships Amid China-Philippines Tussle

Hindustan Times  

Indian Navy Flexes Muscle In South China Sea With Three Warships Amid China-Philippines Tussle India will deploy three warships in the South China Sea amid ongoing tensions between China and the Philippines. The Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet has made operational deployments of three of its ships: INS Delhi, INS Shakti, and INS Kiltan. Watch NATIONAL NEWS #indiannavy #southchinasea #china #india …

India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea
11 months ago

India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea

The Hindu  

In March 2024, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, articulated, in a joint statement during his visit to Manila, India’s full support for the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty. Both these statements are part of an evolving approach that signals a departure from India’s earlier more cautionary and neutral position vis-à-vis the South China Sea. China’s assertive posture and …

China-Vietnam hotline sets example for handling of maritime disputes: China Daily editorial
11 months, 1 week ago

China-Vietnam hotline sets example for handling of maritime disputes: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

That China and Vietnam have agreed to establish a hotline between the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command and the Vietnamese navy reflects the strategic mutual trust that exists between the two countries. The latest development indicates that the two sides do not want their territorial disputes in the South China Sea to impinge on their friendly relations, as …

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves
11 months, 1 week ago

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves

Al Jazeera  

Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and the US stress the importance of abiding by maritime law. The leaders of Japan, the Philippines and the United States have voiced “serious concern” over China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea. “We express our serious concerns about the People’s Republic of China’s dangerous and aggressive behaviour in …

US Indo-Pacific Commander ‘very, very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in South China Sea
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US Indo-Pacific Commander ‘very, very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in South China Sea

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said on Tuesday that he was “very, very concerned” about China’s aggression toward Philippine forces near disputed islands in the South China Sea. Last month, several Filipino seamen were injured when a Chinese vessel sideswiped a smaller Philippine vessel and another two Chinese coast guard ships used high-pressure water spray …

US Indo-Pacific Commander 'very, very concerned' about Chinese aggression in South China Sea
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US Indo-Pacific Commander 'very, very concerned' about Chinese aggression in South China Sea

The Independent  

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Wave for the future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wave for the future

China Daily  

STARLET WANG/FOR CHINA DAILY China and ASEAN countries should maintain positive interactions on the South China Sea issue Relations between China and the Philippines have become increasingly tense because of the strengthening of the alliance between the United States and the Philippines and the shift in the South China Sea policy of the Ferdinand Marcos Jr administration. The South China …

Wave for the future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wave for the future

China Daily  

STARLET WANG/FOR CHINA DAILY China and ASEAN countries should maintain positive interactions on the South China Sea issue Relations between China and the Philippines have become increasingly tense because of the strengthening of the alliance between the United States and the Philippines and the shift in the South China Sea policy of the Ferdinand Marcos Jr administration. The South China …

China says it patrolled the South China Sea in an apparent response to US naval drills with allies
11 months, 2 weeks ago

China says it patrolled the South China Sea in an apparent response to US naval drills with allies

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's military said Sunday that …

India has long and distinguished maritime tradition whose civilisational imprint is still visible in the region: Jaishankar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India has long and distinguished maritime tradition whose civilisational imprint is still visible in the region: Jaishankar

Deccan Chronicle  

Manila, Mar 26 India has a long and distinguished maritime tradition whose civilisational imprint is still visible in this region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday as he hailed the docking of an Indian Coast Guard ship here signified the deepening of bilateral ties with Manila. Jaishankar, who is in the Philippines on the second leg of his …

Non-regional powers creating troubles in South China Sea
1 year ago

Non-regional powers creating troubles in South China Sea

China Daily  

Ren'ai Reef Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated China's position on the South China Sea issue at a press conference on March 7 during the just-concluded annual sessions of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee. The South China Sea is also the route through which foreign powers have attacked and invaded the coastal areas …

Beyond the Lines | India’s naval diplomacy: Building trust in the oceans
1 year ago

Beyond the Lines | India’s naval diplomacy: Building trust in the oceans

Firstpost  

In an era of uncertainties and wars, the sight of an assertive but responsible Indian naval presence will eventually grow to be a powerful and reassuring one in the high seas India’s focus on its land borders has historically stemmed from past learnings from medieval-era invasions and in the current era, involved conflicts over land borders or around states contiguous …

India-Japan-South Korea trilateral: Time to chart new paths in the Indo-Pacific
1 year ago

India-Japan-South Korea trilateral: Time to chart new paths in the Indo-Pacific

Firstpost  

The three nations must take the opportunity to fortify their partnership to safeguard their interests and uphold the international rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific In 2011 an idea was germinated in New Delhi over a dinner reception, and that idea led to the formation of a trilateral between India, South Korea, and Japan. Japan and South Korea can utilise this …

Challenge in the Indian Ocean
1 year, 1 month ago

Challenge in the Indian Ocean

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Ocean region has become restive, with the war in West Asia finding an echo in the waters surrounding India, including a surge in attacks on merchant ships and attempted hijacking of vessels. While India has been involved in anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia since 2008, the current situation has required the deployment of 10 frontline warships …

Southeast Asian nations cautiously optimistic of progress on Myanmar and South China Sea conflicts
1 year, 1 month ago

Southeast Asian nations cautiously optimistic of progress on Myanmar and South China Sea conflicts

Associated Press  

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — China’s increasingly assertive posture in the South China Sea and escalating violence in Myanmar topped the agenda for Southeast Asian diplomats at their meeting in Laos on Monday, with the Laotian foreign minister expressing guarded optimism that progress could be made this year on both acrimonious issues. The ASEAN meeting in Laos came on the same …

China, Philippines agree to lower tensions on South China Sea confrontations
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

China, Philippines agree to lower tensions on South China Sea confrontations
1 year, 2 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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

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