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Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea

The Independent  

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South China Sea world's most open space, report says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

South China Sea world's most open space, report says

China Daily  

The South China Sea is the world's busiest, most prosperous, and most open sea, with freedom of navigation and overflight for ships and aircraft fully guaranteed, according to a report released on Friday. The report was released by the Beijing-based think tank South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative and focused on the navigation and overflight in the South China …

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Can China and the Philippines Save Their South China Sea Understanding?
3 months ago

Can China and the Philippines Save Their South China Sea Understanding?

The Diplomat  

After 18 months of intensifying incidents and an acrimonious diplomatic charade, China and the Philippines announced in July an understanding on Second Thomas Shoal, currently the most fiercely disputed feature of the Spratly Islands – and immediately contradicted each other as to what they have agreed upon. China insists the Philippines accepted two conditions for Philippine resupply missions to Second …

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China, Japan reach agreement on sea product trade
3 months ago

China, Japan reach agreement on sea product trade

China Daily  

China will gradually resume imports of Japanese aquatic products that meet standards based on scientific evidence after it participates in long-term international monitoring on the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and the independent sampling by participating countries. As part of the agreement, Japan pledged to fulfill its obligations under international law, do its utmost to …

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An ideal summer retreat
3 months, 1 week ago

An ideal summer retreat

China Daily  

Entertainers enthuse guests at a hotel on Guanglu Island of Changhai county in Dalian, Liaoning province, in July 2023. For Liu Fuyong, better known as Daliu, a mountaineer with 25 years of experience, this peaceful sanctuary lies in Changhai county of Dalian, Liaoning province. After summiting Yuzhu Peak on the eastern ridge of Kunlun Mountains, rising 6,178 meters above sea …

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China launches 1st wave-resistant floating solar platform in Qingdao
3 months, 1 week ago

China launches 1st wave-resistant floating solar platform in Qingdao

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: September 13, 2024 China has achieved a milestone in renewable energy with the launch of its first wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platforms off the west coast of Qingdao. The Huaneng Yellow Sea No 1 is China's first wave-resistant floating solar platform, now set on the ocean. Named the Huaneng Yellow Sea No 1, this pioneering offshore wind platform …

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China says Vietnam President To Lam to make three-day visit
4 months, 1 week ago

China says Vietnam President To Lam to make three-day visit

The Hindu  

China said Vietnamese President To Lam will visit for three days from Sunday, on his first overseas trip since he was formally named his country's top leader. "Vietnamese President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from August 18 to 20," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement Thursday, adding Chinese President Xi Jinping had invited …

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French air force mission makes stopover in Indonesia to boost security ties
4 months, 4 weeks ago

French air force mission makes stopover in Indonesia to boost security ties

The Independent  

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Philippines Reaches ‘Arrangement’ With China In South China Sea Reef Resupply Missions, Shuts Down Chinese-Run Online Gambling Industry
5 months ago

Philippines Reaches ‘Arrangement’ With China In South China Sea Reef Resupply Missions, Shuts Down Chinese-Run Online Gambling Industry

News 18  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered an immediate ban on widespread and mostly Chinese-run online gaming operations, accusing them of venturing into crimes, including financial scams, human trafficking, torture, kidnappings and murder. Marcos announced the decision during his state-of-the-nation address, when he also said that the Philippines would press efforts to strengthen its defensive capability by forging security …

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Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute
5 months ago

Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute

Al Jazeera  

Philippine president makes remarks as Beijing and Manila announce a provisional deal to defuse tensions at the Second Thomas Shoal. Without naming China, Marcos said the Philippines will address challenges to its territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea, known as the West Philippine Sea in Manila, by asserting “our rights and interests in the same fair and pacific way …

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Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China

Al Jazeera  

Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region. Japan and the Philippines have signed a defence pact allowing the deployment of troops on each other’s soil amid shared concerns over China’s growing military power. The agreement comes as Japan and the Philippines, both long-standing allies of the United States, are wary of China’s …

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China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision
6 months, 1 week 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 …

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China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging China’s claim. New maritime rules issued by China that allow its coastguard to detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea have taken effect – but their international legitimacy is being questioned by neighbouring countries. “Foreign ships that have illegally entered China’s territorial waters …

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The Philippines is not a paragon of peace and rule of law on the South China Sea issue
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Philippines is not a paragon of peace and rule of law on the South China Sea issue

China Daily  

This bird eye view shows the coral reefs in China's Xisha Islands, South China Sea. From "the legal basis for claims" to "rules-based international order", from "regional military threats" to "South China Sea arbitration awards", from "Filipinos do not yield" to "allies and partners make the Philippines not alone", it has not deviated from the Philippines' attempt to solidify or …

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Taiwan’s foreign minister says China and Russia are supporting each other’s ‘expansionism’
7 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s foreign minister says China and Russia are supporting each other’s ‘expansionism’

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Russia and China are helping each other expand their territorial reach, and democracies must push back against authoritarian states that threaten their rights and sovereignty, Taiwan’s outgoing foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said in an interview with The Associated Press. Wu said tensions in the South China Sea are “more dangerous” than those in the Taiwan Strait, and …

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US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

LAOAG, Philippines — U.S. and Philippine forces, backed by an Australian air force surveillance aircraft, unleashed a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes Wednesday and sank a mock enemy ship as part of largescale war drills in and near the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing. Marcos has ordered his military to shift its focus to …

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Largest aircraft carrier begins sea trial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Largest aircraft carrier begins sea trial

China Daily  

China's third aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, is towed by a tugboat from the dock at China State Shipbuilding Corp's Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai on Wednesday, on its way to its first sea trial. PU HAIYANG/XINHUA The CNS Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, embarked on its maiden sea trial on Wednesday morning, according to the People's Liberation Army Navy. It …

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China's 'game changer' advanced 3rd aircraft carrier begins sea trials amid South China Sea tensions
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China's 'game changer' advanced 3rd aircraft carrier begins sea trials amid South China Sea tensions

India TV News  

China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for its maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. Different from China's previous two aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong, the Fujian will see a longer sea-trail duration, as it is equipped with more new technologies, such as the electromagnetic aircraft launch system and the electric system. That submerged reef is one of the …

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U.S., Japan, South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Joe Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
8 months, 1 week ago

U.S., Japan, South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Joe Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines

The Hindu  

A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea as U.S. President Joe Biden met for talks with leaders from Japan and the Philippines at the White House. A number of the U.S. and South Korean guided missile destroyers and a Japanese warship joined the …

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US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
8 months, 1 week ago

US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines

Associated Press  

ABOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT — A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a two-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea as U.S. President Joe Biden met for talks with leaders from Japan and the Philippines at the White House. A number of U.S. and South Korean guided missile destroyers and …

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Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves
8 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 …

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Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: Marcos
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: Marcos

Al Jazeera  

Philippine president departs for Washington, DC to attend first trilateral meeting seen as countering China’s growing geopolitical influence. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said upcoming talks with his US and Japanese counterparts in Washington, DC will focus on strengthening economic cooperation and include a deal to maintain security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. “The main …

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US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines to stage military drills in disputed South China Sea
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines to stage military drills in disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines will hold their first joint naval exercises, including anti-submarine warfare training, in a show of force Sunday in the South China Sea where Beijing’s aggressive actions to assert its territorial claims have caused alarm. “Japan believes that the issue concerning the South China Sea is directly related to the …

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Philippines accuses China of new water cannon attacks in South China Sea
9 months ago

Philippines accuses China of new water cannon attacks in South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Two countries involved in a second incident this month at disputed Second Thomas Shoal. Manila has accused China’s coastguard of firing water cannon at one of its supply boats, in the latest incident between the two countries in the disputed South China Sea. “The UM4 supply boat sustained heavy damages at around 08:52 due to the continued blasting of water …

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