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Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing
The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits.
Philippines, China Pledge to Seek Common Ground on South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features.
US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation among the three countries, the White House said.
Map Shows Chinese 'Monster Ship' Movements in South China Sea
The 12,000-ton CCG-5901, along with its sister ship CCG-2901 is the world's largest Coast Guard vessel and three times heavier than the U.S. Coast Guard's Legend-class cutters, earning it the nickname the Monster.
ASEAN and China Must Start Tackling Thorny Issues of South China Sea Code, Philippines Says
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding, the Philippines' top diplomat said on Saturday.
Filipino fishermen decry presence of China 'monster ship'
The presence of China's "monster ship" and other maritime militia within the Philippine waters is starting to cause alarm among Filipino fishermen in the affected area.
The Philippines takes a stand against China's maritime aggression in the South China Sea
Taipei Bureau The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has vowed to continue its efforts to challenge China’s increasing presence in the South China Sea, asserting its determination to prevent Beijing from normalising illegal maritime patrols.
Chinese Coast Guard monster ship 'moves away' as another Chinese vessel replaces it in Philippine waters
The Chinese monster ship reportedly moved away from the Philippine coast as another China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel took its place. Footage shows the CCG vessel 5901 lurking in Philippine waters as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) BRP Gabriela Silang circled it some 95 nautical miles off the Philippine shoreline,
Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China's 'dangerous' actions
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with ...
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea
The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.
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Philippines Challenge ‘Monster’ China Coast Guard Cutter, U.S. Carrier Vinson Drills with Philippine Forces in South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard has entered its third week of actively challenging its Chinese counterparts, including a ...
Chinese military conducts sea-air combat readiness patrols in South China Sea, 'directly targeting the Philippines' provocative moves'
The Chinese military conducted joint sea-air combat readiness patrols in the South China Sea from Friday to Saturday to ...
Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, ...
Satellite Photo Captures US Ally's Standoff With China's 'Monster Ship'
The 540-foot coast guard cutter has been operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone for over three weeks.
How ‘ironclad’ is US commitment to Philippines? Analysts say it all depends on Trump
Observers welcome Rubio’s statements that they say indicate continuity in US policy and ‘more robust support’ for Manila in ...
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DoD moves to improve maritime security in contested Southeast Asia
A new industry and government consortium has joined the federal scene. This one is devoted to maritime security in Southeast ...