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China Tells US and UK to Stop Freedom of Navigation Patrols in South China Sea; is Prepared for War
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Dec 09, 2016 09:15 AM EST |
The Chinese military is ready to handle armed provocations challenging China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Philippines Posts Record Defense Budget for Second Straight Year
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Sep 06, 2016 08:41 AM EDT |
Philippine defense spending for 2017 is expected to again focus on the acquisition of modern hardware for the long-neglected Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force.
South China Sea News: Philippines Appoints Former President As Special Envoy to China
| Jenia Cane | | Jul 24, 2016 01:07 AM EDT |
Following the international tribunal ruling on the disputed South China Sea, the Philippines has finally named its special envoy to China, a Philippine news report revealed.
Lu Han and EXO’s Lay Slammed for Supporting China Following UN’s Decision Over West Philippine Sea
| Alex Oh | | Jul 16, 2016 08:02 AM EDT |
Former EXO member Lu Han and current member Lay have come under backlash after expressing reaction on social media about the recent arbitration ruling on the case between China and the Philippines regarding the dispute over the South China Sea, Yibada reported.
Philippines Accuses China of Trying to 'Physically Expel' Filipinos from South China Sea
| Benjie Batanes | | Nov 28, 2015 07:32 AM EST |
The Philippine legal representatives at the Hague International Arbitration Court this week accused China of bullying and trying to physically expel its citizens from the disputed parts of the South China Sea. Beijing has refused to participate in the court proceedings and insists on bilateral negotiations instead to settle the dispute between the two countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping to Attend Philippine APEC Summit - Despite South China Sea Territorial Dispute
| Benjie Batanes | | Nov 10, 2015 09:47 AM EST |
China has confirmed that its President Xi Jinping is coming to the Philippines next week to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC summit despite the ongoing sea territorial dispute between the two countries. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Manila to make sure everything is prepared when Xi arrives.
United States Prepares for First Official Visit of Chinese Leader Xi Jinping
| Benjie Batanes | | Sep 16, 2015 05:15 AM EDT |
United States officials on Monday announced that Chinese leader Xi Jinping will arrive in the country by the end of September. This will be Xi's first official visit to the U.S. and the discussion between him and President Obama will focus on bilateral business relations and allegations of Chinese cyber attacks, which has embarrassed and infuriated the American government.
South China Sea Update: Philippines Could Receive 3 Japanese Reconnaissance Airplanes
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 06, 2015 08:23 AM EDT |
Several unnamed informants have recently divulged Japan's plan to pass on at least three of its reconnaissance airplanes to the Philippines. The planes will most likely be used in patrolling the South China Sea.
China Accuses U.S. of Taking Sides in South China Sea Arbitration Case
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 25, 2015 09:10 AM EDT |
China has accused the American government on Friday of supporting the Philippines in an ongoing South China Sea arbitration in the Hague. Beijing's reaction was prompted by the comment of American State Undersecretary Daniel Russel that both claimants should respect and follow the decision of the arbitration body.
Chinese Navy Holds Military Drill in Disputed South China Sea
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 22, 2015 06:39 AM EDT |
China's Navy is conducting a ten-day military drill around the island of Hainan that started on Wednesday. The naval drill is being carried out at a time when China's territorial claims in the South and East China Sea are being challenged by neighboring countries.
China Slams 'Spy' Sortie Led by American Admiral Scott Swift
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 21, 2015 06:58 AM EDT |
Chinese officials issued another warning to the United States on Monday with the former's reconnaissance flights being carried out in the disputed areas in the South China Sea. The latest furor was prompted when the Pacific Fleet commander himself headed one such flight.
Philippines Hails International Support As American Navy Admiral Leads South China Sea Patrol
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 20, 2015 07:50 AM EDT |
The Philippine government announced on Sunday that international support for its South China Sea claims was further bolstered by a recent American surveillance sortie headed by Admiral Scott Swift, head of the US naval fleet in the Pacific.
Google Search Engine No Longer Features Chinese Names of Disputed Shoal
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 14, 2015 07:21 AM EDT |
Starting Tuesday July, 14, Google will no longer use the Chinese name of a shoal whose ownership is being hotly contested by both China and the Philippines. The Internet search engine made the decision after the Philippines protested.
China Rejects Philippine’s Complaint On Disputed Sea
| Des Cambaliza | | Aug 20, 2014 08:46 AM EDT |
China rejected the Philippines' complaints on Wednesday against Chinese survey ships operating within Philippine territory. As if to put more strain on the tension, it made another complaint against the Philippines' detention of Chinese workers.
China's New Map Draws Fire From the Philippines
| M. Morelos | | Jun 25, 2014 09:46 PM EDT |
China has released its first official vertical national map to include in its claims in the South China Sea, in a move seen to strengthen its contention over the disputed waters. The move has angered the Philippine government, saying the new map, which went on sale in China on Monday, will continue to spark tension within the region.
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