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Philippines says acts in national interest in South China Sea
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Tensions erupt in South China Sea as China told to expect retaliation if it makes key move
Manila says it is, alongside allies, ready to "counteract" any attempt by Beijing to restrict flights in airspace over the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines Challenges China's South China Sea Stance
The Philippines asserts its independence in the South China Sea dispute, countering China's claims of external influence. Manila's foreign ministry emphasizes China's non-compliance with international law and reveals a transparency initiative involving journalists to highlight maritime actions.
Philippines says its actions in South China Sea driven by national interest
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Philippine 'Angels' aim to de-escalate South China Sea encounters
Beijing claims most of the South China Sea despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis, and its coast guard has clashed repeatedly with that of the Philippines, sparking fears of an armed conflict.
Unpacking Manila's South China Sea shadow play
Teodoro casts China’s actions in the South China Sea as a sinister plot to “restrict freedom of flights” and navigation. This is a textbook case of swapping the label on the bottle. Western narratives love to conflate China’s lawful activities in its own territories with “bullying” or “restricting freedom.
Beijing warns UK against ‘provoking tensions’ over South China Sea following British foreign secretary’s comments
China warned Britain on Tuesday against "provoking tensions" in the South China Sea after comments from British Foreign Minister David Lammy.
Beijing warns UK against ‘provoking tensions’ in South China Sea
British foreign minister David Lammy yesterday condemned the ‘dangerous and destabilising’ actions in the disputed waters.
Philippines confident Trump will uphold sea patrols vs China
The Philippines’ top diplomat to the United States expressed confidence Monday that President Donald Trump’s new administration would continue military patrols in the disputed South China Sea and move ahead with an agreed expansion of the U.
Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by burning waste
China has accused the Philippines of polluting the environment after it released footage it said showed troops burning rubbish at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The video, published on social media by state broadcaster CGTN on Saturday,
UK condemns Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ South China Sea activity
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy slammed "dangerous and destabilizing" activity by Beijing in the disputed South China Sea on
Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
The Philippine defense secretary says his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to ...
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Manila should realize the wind is now blowing in a new direction: China Daily editorial
The Philippine defense chief's warmongering rhetoric shows that he clearly does not know which way the wind is blowing today.
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Chinese Foreign Minister calls PH's actions in West PH Sea "Shadow Play" to smear China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described on Friday, Mar. 7, the Philippines' actions in the South China Sea as a "shadow ...
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BRP Cabra shadows China coast guard ship amid rough sea
Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Cabra continues to monitor a Chinese coast guard ship despite challenging conditions off the coast of Zambales.