China, Philippines

Marcos Signs Laws Rejecting China's Expansive Sea Boundary Claims
China’s foreign ministry said it summoned the Philippines ambassador to China to lodge a “stern protest," in response. More Malacanang Presidential Communications Office/AP Photo Beijing's claim to nearly the entire South China Sea, demarcated by a ...
China slams Philippines over twin South China Sea laws, vows ‘resolute’ action if provoked
Beijing says laws enacted on Friday are attempt by Manila to legitimise ‘illegal ruling’ in 2016 South China Sea arbitration case.
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
China will take targeted countermeasures against Philippines’ introduction of new laws which infringe on China's territorial sovereignty: expert
On August 26, 2024, an officer from China Coast Guard monitors Philippine Coast Guard ship 4411 which ilegally intruded into waters near China's Xianbin Jiao. Photo: China Coast G
China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
China summoned the Philippines' ambassador on Friday to express its objection to two new laws in the Southeast Asian nation asserting maritime rights and sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea,
Is it time for the Philippines and China to resume talks over their maritime row?
China has been ‘dragging its feet’ to hold talks over the issue, such as establishing a binding code of conduct, an analyst says.
US, Germany to stick with Philippines in South China Sea despite political shake-ups
Western powers pledged continued support for the Philippines in the South China Sea on Friday, November 8, even as they face political transitions at home and stretched military resources from global crises.
Philippines approves two new laws reaffirming sovereignty in disputed waters with China
The Philippines approved two new laws on Friday aimed at reaffirming its sovereignty in the South China Sea, where it maintains disputes with China. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C), sign
China blasts PHL for passing maritime zones law, summons PHL envoy
CHINA has rebuked the Philippines for passing two legislation that defined the maritime zones limit and the archipelagic sea lanes of the Philippines. China’s Foreign Ministry summoned Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz to express its “serious protest” and “strong condemnation” to President Marcos Jr.
Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, sovereignty
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed two laws on Friday aimed at strengthening the country's maritime claims and bolstering its territorial integrity, as tensions with China over disputed areas in the South China Sea persist.
Marcos Signs Laws on Philippine Sea Rights as China Row Persists
as tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea persist. Marcos signed the Maritime Zones Act, which seeks to make the Philippines’ maritime rights well-defined by creating routes over its waters and airspace.

China, Trump

Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China’s navy watches
Philippine forces practised retaking an island in the South China Sea Wednesday in the first such combat exercise in the ...
Donald Trump set to sustain US-Philippines ties to counter China’s clout: analysts
China will be Donald Trump's key priority, and the Philippines can expect security commitments from Washington to continue, analysts say Former US president Donald Trump's return to the White House ...
Typhoon Yinxing makes landfall in northern Philippines as thousands evacuated
It's the 13th storm to batter the South-east Asian archipelago this year, and comes just weeks after powerful storms in the Philippines left more than 150 people dead.
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China warns PH on 'making a show of force' after defense drills in WPS | INQToday
China is accusing the Philippines of "making a show of force" that would supposedly escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea as Manila holds large-scale combat drillsin the disputed waters.
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Philippine army conducts defense simulations as Chinese vessels circle island in South China Sea
The Philippine army held defense simulations as Chinese ships circled an island in the South China Sea. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted the annual AJEX DAGIT PA joint drills with ...
NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, Philippines minister says
A security grouping in Southeast Asia similar to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is not possible at present ...
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How the US elections will impact the Philippines
This year’s US presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be ...
Philippines to deport Hong Kong man, mainland Chinese woman wanted in 59 million yuan case
Philippine immigration officials have arrested and will deport a Hong Kong man and an alleged accomplice who are wanted in ...