South China Sea, Philippines
Philippines may face China-sized hurdle as it makes its case for UN security seat
As the Philippines seeks a UN Security Council seat to address South China Sea tensions, China's veto power may limit its impact The Philippines is campaigning for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC),
Philippines Monitoring Chinese Activity at Disputed South China Sea Shoal
The Philippine Coast Guard said it is keeping an eye on China’s next move at a disputed South China Sea shoal that has become the latest flashpoint in the two nations’ maritime spat.Most Read from BloombergA 7,
Chinese military conducts patrols in parts of South China Sea, state media reports
The Chinese military conducted combat readiness patrols in parts of the South China Sea from Monday to Tuesday, Chinese state media reported, in an extension of rare military drills and exercises in the region over the weekend.
Vietnam condemns China for assault on its fishermen in the disputed South China Sea
Vietnam has condemned China while saying that Chinese law enforcement personnel assaulted 10 Vietnamese fishermen, damaged their fishing gear and seized about 4 tons of fish catch near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
US and China Hold Competing Drills in Contested South China Sea
The Philippines says it detected no Chinese military exercise in the indicated area, and that Beijing fabricated the event for a domestic audience.
Philippines Draws Defence Firms as Military Modernises Amid South China Sea Tension
Global defence contractors put their advanced hardware on display as the Philippines embarks on the latest phase of a multi-billion-dollar effort to modernise its military at a time of rising tension in the South China Sea.
Chinese missile boat chase at Half Moon Shoal sparks new South China Sea flashpoint fears
Philippine officials called the missile boats’ presence at Half Moon Shoal illegal, as analysts warned it could be turned into an airbase.
Beijing tests regional resolve in South China Sea amid Middle East conflict
Analysts say Beijing is trying to assert its control over disputed territories in South China Sea as US attention remains ...
Escalating contest over South China Sea disrupts international cable system
China’s effort to dominate the disputed waterway is taking a toll on the network of underwater cables that provide essential ...
Chinese Ships Accused of Violent Assault in South China Sea
Chinese government personnel on Sunday attacked a Vietnamese fishing boat in disputed waters of the South China Sea, leaving ...
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Philippines’ growing navy eyes return to Subic Bay as tensions simmer in South China Sea
The Philippines wants to reopen parts of Subic Naval Base by 2028 to accommodate its expanding navy, according to the country ...
Vietnam Accuses China of ‘Brutal’ Attack on Fishing Boat in South China Sea
Vietnam claims an attack by Chinese law enforcement on a Vietnamese fishing vessel in disputed waters resulted in injuries to ...
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Warships from the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, U.S. and Japan Sail in Joint South China Sea Patrol
The Philippines held a joint patrol in the South China Sea that included forces from Japan, Australia, the U.S. and New ...