Category: Maritime
China Says Handled Philippine ‘Infringement’ at Disputed Reef
China's coast guard said Sunday it had "dealt with" a situation involving six Filipinos who it accused of illegally landing on a disputed reef, after Beijing's state media said the tiny sandbank had recently come under Chinese control. Beijing claims sovereignty ...
China Says Handled Philippine ‘Infringement’ at Disputed Reef
China's coast guard said Sunday it had "dealt with" a situation involving six Filipinos who it accused of illegally landing on a disputed reef, after Beijing's state media said the tiny sandbank had recently come under Chinese control. Beijing claims sovereignty ...
China Seizes Disputed Reef Near Key Philippine Military Outpost: Report
The Chinese coast guard has seized control of a disputed reef near a major Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea, according to Beijing's state media, adding to longstanding territorial tensions with Manila. Beijing claims sovereignty over almost all of ...
China Seizes Disputed Reef Near Key Philippine Military Outpost: Report
The Chinese coast guard has seized control of a disputed reef near a major Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea, according to Beijing's state media, adding to longstanding territorial tensions with Manila. Beijing claims sovereignty over almost all of ...
China Seizes Disputed Reef Near Key Philippine Military Outpost: Report
The Chinese coast guard has seized control of a disputed reef near a major Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea, according to Beijing's state media, adding to longstanding territorial tensions with Manila. Beijing claims sovereignty over almost all of ...
China Courts Indonesia With Historic 2+2 Meeting, but Jakarta Holds the Line on Sovereignty
China’s first-ever 2+2 ministerial dialogue with any foreign country took place yesterday — and it wasn’t with Russia or Pakistan. It was with Indonesia. The meeting, held in Beijing, brought together Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Defense Minister ...
U.S., Philippines to Launch Balikatan 2025, Their Largest War Drills Near South China Sea
The United States and the Philippines will launch their largest-ever joint military exercises next week near the South China Sea and Taiwan, deploying live-fire drills, anti-ship missile systems, and more than 14,000 troops. This move comes amid repeated ...
‘West Philippine Sea’ Now Visible on Google Maps Without Specific Search
A Google Maps scan on Monday of the body of water directly west of the Philippines now shows a name once invisible to most users -- the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine government's preferred name for the disputed waterway better known ...
ASEAN–China Code of Conduct Talks Continue With No Progress Amid Rising Tensions
Despite two decades of commitments, the South China Sea remains a diplomatic riptide. Last week's latest ASEAN–China talks in Manila sought to advance a long-stalled Code of Conduct, but there was no progress. However, progress remains elusive as regional ...
Xi Jinping Warns Against ‘Interference’ in South China Sea Dispute, Urges Vietnam-China Unity
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and Vietnam on Monday to "be impervious to all interference" in managing their maritime disputes. Xi promotes their bilateral coordination as a strategic model for regional peace and rejects what Beijing ...
Philippines Deploys New Warship to Bolster Strength Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines has taken delivery of a new guided missile corvette from South Korea — a move that Manila says is a key step toward building a more self-reliant defense. Amid China’s growing maritime assertiveness, the
Cambodia Hails Opening of Naval Base Renovated by China
By Suy Se Cambodia's leader Hun Manet said Saturday there was "nothing to hide" as he inaugurated a naval base renovated in recent years by China, after Washington had voiced concern over Beijing's role in the upgrades.