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China and the Philippines trade blame in latest South China Sea clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China and the Philippines trade blame in latest South China Sea clash

The Hindu  

China and the Philippines accused each other on Saturday of deliberately ramming their coast guard ships near a flashpoint shoal in the South China Sea, the latest in a spate of similar incidents in recent weeks. A Chinese coast guard spokesperson said Saturday's incident took place off the disputed Sabina Shoal, which has emerged as a new hotspot in the …

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What is China's ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea? Why is the Philippines worried?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What is China's ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea? Why is the Philippines worried?

Firstpost  

China’s Coast Guard vessel CCG-5901 entered Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea on 2 July. In this handout photo provided by Armed Forces of the Philippines, Chinese Coast Guard hold knives and machetes as they approach Philippine troops on a resupply mission in the Second Thomas Shoal at the disputed South China Sea on June 17, 2024. …

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Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building 'artificial island'
7 months, 1 week ago

Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building 'artificial island'

The Hindu  

The Philippines said on Saturday it has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accused China of building "an artificial island" in an escalating maritime row. The coast guard sent a ship "to monitor the supposed illegal activities of China, creating 'an artificial island'," the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a …

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Philippines alleges China damaged vessel in South China Sea disputed shoal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Philippines alleges China damaged vessel in South China Sea disputed shoal

Al Jazeera  

Manila says its coastguard ship was damaged after being hit by water cannon; Beijing says it ‘expelled’ Philippine boats. Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarriela said two Philippine vessels on maritime patrol encountered four China Coast Guard ships and six vessels from its maritime militia in the area on Monday morning. “This damage serves as evidence of the forceful water …

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Philippines flags ‘harassment’ by Chinese vessels ahead of Japan, US drills
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines flags ‘harassment’ by Chinese vessels ahead of Japan, US drills

Al Jazeera  

Recent clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have raised concerns of a maritime escalation. The Philippines has said that two Chinese coastguard ships “harassed” Filipino fishing vessels within its exclusive economic zone in the disputed South China Sea, ahead of joint military drills with its allies. “It is important to note that Rozul Reef falls …

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Chinese coast guard ships attempt to block Philippine vessels carrying scientists in South China Sea
9 months ago

Chinese coast guard ships attempt to block Philippine vessels carrying scientists in South China Sea

The Hindu  

Chinese coast guard ships backed by a military helicopter attempted unsuccessfully to block two Philippine government vessels carrying scientists from reaching two sandbars in the disputed South China Sea, Philippine officials said Friday. Chinese coast guard personnel blew the horn on one of their ships for half an hour and repeatedly transmitted radio warnings during the confrontation Thursday, but the …

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Chinese coast guard ships attempt to block Philippine vessels carrying scientists in South China Sea
9 months ago

Chinese coast guard ships attempt to block Philippine vessels carrying scientists in South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese coast guard ships backed by a military helicopter attempted unsuccessfully to block two Philippine government vessels carrying scientists from reaching two sandbars in the disputed South China Sea, Philippine officials said Friday. Chinese coast guard personnel blew the horn on one of their ships for half an hour and repeatedly transmitted radio warnings during the confrontation …

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Filipino fisherman to China’s coast guard on disputed shoal: `This is Philippine territory. Go away’
11 months ago

Filipino fisherman to China’s coast guard on disputed shoal: `This is Philippine territory. Go away’

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino fishing boat captain protested on Tuesday the Chinese coast guard’s aggression in the disputed South China Sea, where he asserted that Chinese officers drove him and his men away from a disputed shoal and ordered them to dump their catch in the sea. The fishermen, led by Saligan, reported to the Philippine coast guard that …

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Filipino fisherman to Chinese coast guard in disputed shoal: `This is not your territory. Go away.'
11 months ago

Filipino fisherman to Chinese coast guard in disputed shoal: `This is not your territory. Go away.'

The Independent  

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Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning
1 year, 1 month ago

Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning

India TV News  

As a US Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, keeping a close watch, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea. Filipino forces would continue to adhere to the rule of law and would not be provoked by China’s …

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Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally
1 year, 1 month ago

Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally

Associated Press  

ABOARD THE BRP CABRA — As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, keeping a close watch, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea. Chinese coast guard and suspected Chinese militia vessel block the Philippine coast guard …

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Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as U.S. renews warning it will defend its treaty ally
1 year, 1 month ago

Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as U.S. renews warning it will defend its treaty ally

LA Times  

A Chinese coast guard vessel and a suspected Chinese militia ship block the Philippine coast guard ship BRP Cabra near Second Thomas Shoal, also known as Ayungin Shoal, during a resupply mission in the disputed South China Sea on Friday. At least 38 Chinese ships were spotted in Second Thomas Shoal’s vicinity on Friday, including a Chinese navy fast assault …

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Tensions flare up at disputed South China Sea again as Philippines and Chinese vessels collide
1 year, 2 months ago

Tensions flare up at disputed South China Sea again as Philippines and Chinese vessels collide

India TV News  

The Philippines on Sunday accused a Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel of ramming a Filipino coast guard ship and a boat carrying military supplies in two separate instances near the highly-contested Second Thomas Shoal, yet again flaring up tensions between the two countries in the disputed South China Sea. China's response On the other hand, the Chinese …

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Philippines removes 'floating barriers' placed by China in South China Sea, China hits back
1 year, 2 months ago

Philippines removes 'floating barriers' placed by China in South China Sea, China hits back

Op India  

On Tuesday, September 26, China issued a warning to the Philippines asking the island country of Southeast Asia to not ‘stir up trouble.’ The threat came after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed the floating barrier that was allegedly deployed by China in the contested waters of the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard asserted that it has …

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No standoff, says Philippines after China removes floating barrier in South China Sea
1 year, 2 months ago

No standoff, says Philippines after China removes floating barrier in South China Sea

India Today  

The Philippines on Tuesday said China's coastguard had removed remnants of a floating barrier severed by its Filipino counterparts at a fiercely contested shoal the South China Sea, adding there was no standoff or signs of aggression. The Philippines on Monday executed what it called a "special operation" to cut a 300-metre barrier installed by China at the Scarborough Shoal, …

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Philippine coast guard says it removed barrier placed by China’s coast guard in disputed shoal
1 year, 3 months ago

Philippine coast guard says it removed barrier placed by China’s coast guard in disputed shoal

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine coast guard said it has complied with a presidential order to remove a floating barrier placed by China’s coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a lagoon in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. “The decisive action of the Philippine coast guard to remove the barrier aligns with international law and …

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Philippines removes South China Sea ‘floating barrier’ installed by China
1 year, 3 months ago

Philippines removes South China Sea ‘floating barrier’ installed by China

Al Jazeera  

Manila says President Marcos issued the order in defiance of Beijing’s position that the disputed area belongs to China. The Philippine coastguard has removed a “floating barrier” installed by China in a disputed area in the South China Sea, calling it a “decisive action” in “upholding international law”. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Wang Wenbin had previously defended the …

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Philippines launches strategy of publicizing Chinese actions
1 year, 9 months ago

Philippines launches strategy of publicizing Chinese actions

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine coast guard has launched a strategy of publicizing aggressive actions by China in the disputed South China Sea, which has countered Chinese propaganda and sparked international condemnation that has put Beijing under the spotlight, a Philippine official said Wednesday. “I’d like to emphasize that the best way to address Chinese ‘gray zone’ activities in the …

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