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Saturday, September 16, 2023
Chinese militia vessels anchored on reef. Picture taken March 7, 2021. Philippine Coast Guard/National Task Force-West Philippine Sea/Handout via REUTERS.
Defense

Philippines Sees Resurgence Of Chinese Ships In Disputed Waters

By Ian Sayson Sep 16, 2023 (Bloomberg) –The Philippine armed forces said it’s doubling efforts on maritime surveillance after detecting a

September 16, 2023
Total Views: 13638

Saturday, August 19, 2023
The BRP Sierra Madre, a marooned transport ship which Philippine Marines live on as a military outpost, is pictured in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea March 30, 2014. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Defense

Philippines To Resupply South China Sea Troops After Beijing’s Block

MANILA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – The Philippine armed forces said on Saturday it would again seek to resupply troops stationed in a rusty World War

August 19, 2023
Total Views: 29186

Sunday, August 6, 2023
China Coast Guard allegedly uses a water cannon against the Philippine Coast Guard vessels, which were escorting a resupply mission for the Philippine troops stationed at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on August 5, 2023, in this handout photo released on August 6, 2023. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Defense

Philippines Says China Blocked, Water-Cannoned Boat In S. China Sea

MANILA, Aug 6 (Reuters) – The Philippines on Sunday accused China’s coast guard of blocking and water-cannoning a Philippine

August 6, 2023
Total Views: 3649

Sunday, May 14, 2023
Philippines Places Buoys In Parts Of S.China Sea To Assert Sovereignty
Defense

Philippines Places Buoys In Parts Of S.China Sea To Assert Sovereignty

MANILA, May 14 (Reuters) – The Philippines has placed navigational buoys within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to assert sovereignty over

May 14, 2023
Total Views: 12104

Sunday, April 30, 2023
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel is pictured on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Collision

US Backs Philippines After Latest Dispute Over Chinese Ships

By Bill Allison (Bloomberg) –The US accused China of harassing Philippine ships and reaffirmed its defense commitment to the Philippines ahead of a

April 30, 2023
Total Views: 16748

Saturday, April 29, 2023
Chinese And Philippine Coast Guards Nearly Collide
Collision

Chinese And Philippine Coast Guards Nearly Collide

By Andreo Calonzo (Bloomberg) Chinese and Philippine ships came close to collision in the South China Sea on Sunday, in yet another sign of continued tensions

April 29, 2023
Total Views: 5321

Saturday, February 18, 2023
Chinese militia vessels spotted at Sabina Shoal in South China Sea
Maritime Security

President Marcos Says Philippines ‘Will Not Lose An Inch’ Of Territory

MANILA, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday that the country “will not lose an inch” of

February 18, 2023
Total Views: 2572

Saturday, January 14, 2023
Indonesian Navy ships are seen at the Tanjung Wangi port as the search continues for the sunken KRI Nanggala-402 submarine. Photo taken by Antara Foto/Zabur Karuru/via Reuters.
Navy

Indonesia Sends Warship To Monitor Chinese Coast Guard Vessel

JAKARTA, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Indonesia has deployed a warship to its North Natuna Sea to monitor a Chinese coast guard vessel that has

January 14, 2023
Total Views: 8553

Saturday, June 11, 2022
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel is pictured on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Defense

Philippines Protests China’s ‘Illegal’ Acts In Disputed South China Sea Atoll

MANILA, June 11 (Reuters) – The Philippines has lodged a new diplomatic protest against China’smaritime activities within

June 11, 2022
Total Views: 2169

Sunday, March 27, 2022
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel is pictured on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Maritime Security

Philippine Coast Guard Accuses China Of  ‘Close Distance Maneuvering’ In Disputed Sea

MANILA, March 27 (Reuters) – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday reported a recent incident of “close distance

March 27, 2022
Total Views: 2356

Sunday, November 21, 2021
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel is pictured on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Maritime Security Incidents

Philippines Will Attempt Second Resupply Mission As U.S. Warns China To Not Interfere Again

MANILA, Nov 21 (Reuters) – The Philippines’ defense chief said on Sunday a military resupply mission for the country’s troops stationed on an

November 21, 2021
Total Views: 6589

Saturday, March 20, 2021
220 Chinese Militia Vessels Invade Philippines EEZ
Navy

220 Chinese Militia Vessels Invade Philippines EEZ

By Enrico Dela Cruz (Reuters) The Philippines expressed concern about hundreds of Chinese military vessels it said were spotted this month in the disputed

March 20, 2021
Total Views: 17275

Monday, February 22, 2021
U.S. Concerned China’s New Coast Guard Law Could Escalate Maritime Disputes
Defense

U.S. Concerned China’s New Coast Guard Law Could Escalate Maritime Disputes

WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) – The United States is concerned by China’s recently enacted coast guard law and that it could escalate

February 22, 2021
Total Views: 2660

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Indian Navy Military Sealift
Defense

What Is The Malabar Ocean Exercise?

By Alasdair Pal (Reuters) – Australia will join three-way naval exercises involving the United States, Japan and India, in a move that could provoke

October 20, 2020
Total Views: 139

Monday, April 29, 2019
China Coast Guard
Navy

U.S. Warns China Coast Guard

by Linly Lin (Bloomberg) The head of the U.S. Navy warned China that its coast guard and maritime militia will be treated in the same way as the nation’s

April 29, 2019
Total Views: 72

Monday, March 26, 2018
Military Control of China Coast Guard Adds Edge to Sea Disputes
Shipping News

Military Control of China Coast Guard Adds Edge to Sea Disputes

By David Tweed (Bloomberg) — China’s decision to give its top military body control over the country’s vast coast guard has increased

March 26, 2018
Total Views: 78

Friday, March 25, 2016
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel is pictured on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
News

Malaysia: 100 Chinese Boats in Malaysian Waters in South China Sea

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Reuters) – About 100 Chinese fishing boats have been detected encroaching in Malaysia’s waters in the disputed South China

March 25, 2016
Total Views: 137

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
China Coast Guard Ship
News

China Coast Guard’s New Mega-Cutter Nicknamed ‘The Beast’ to Patrol South China Sea

By David Tweed (Bloomberg) — China has nearly finished a giant coast guard ship and will probably deploy it armed with machine guns and shells in the

January 12, 2016
Total Views: 603
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