-- The Philippines on Saturday said a Filipino civilian boat was severely damaged and some of its crew members were injured when two China Coast Guard ships fired water cannons at it, in the latest confrontation between the two nations in the disputed South China Sea. Two Philippine Coast Guard vessels evaded Chinese boats’ blocking attempts and provided assistance to …
American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a move that some fear may invite conflict with China. While Marcos Jr’s decisions have largely been driven by the South China Sea territorial dispute, he has also shared concerns about the impact of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, saying that “it’s very hard to imagine a scenario where the Philippines …
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ defense chief rejected on Thursday China’s renewed demand that it remove its outpost on a disputed South China Sea shoal and said Chinese coast guard ships should leave the area and stop blocking Manila’s supply boats. Chinese coast guard ships have allowed Manila’s boats to bring food and other supplies to Filipino forces at the …
