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Sunday, July 21, 2024
Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Defense

China, Philippines Agree On ‘Provisional’ South China Sea Resupply Arrangement: Manila

MANILA, July 21 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China have “reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement” for resupply missions

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Saturday, July 6, 2024
A Chinese Coast Guard ship allegedly obstructs the Philippine Coast Guard vessel Malabrigo as it provided support during a Philippine Navy operation near Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, June 30, 2023 in this handout image released July 5, 2023. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Defense

China Anchors ‘Monster Ship’ In South China Sea

MANILA, July 6 (Reuters) – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China’s largest coastguard vessel

July 6, 2024
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John S. McCain sails with Nimitz, Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

Philippines Turned Down US Help Amid South China Sea Tensions

By Karen Lema MANILA, July 5 (Reuters) – The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea,

July 6, 2024
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Journalists onboard a Philippines Coast Guard ship take photos of a China Coast Guard vessel, during a resupply mission for troops stationed at a grounded Philippines ship, in the South China Sea, September 8, 2023. REUTERS/Jay Ereno
Shipping

Philippines Pledges ‘Relentless’ Protection of Interests in South China Sea

MANILA, July 2 (Reuters) – The Philippines told China it will be “relentless” in protecting its interests and upholding its sovereignty,

July 2, 2024
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
Shipping

China’s Ax-Wielding Coast Guard Tests Limits in South China Sea

By Philip J. Heijmans (Bloomberg) — The latest South China Sea clash saw China’s coast guard wielding axes and a Philippine sailor lose his thumb in

June 25, 2024
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
China CG cutter firing water at a Philippine resupply boat
Shipping

In South China Sea Dispute, Philippines’ Bolder Hand Tests Beijing

By Karen Lema, Greg Torode MANILA/HONG KONG, June 19 (Reuters) – Huddled in the presidential situation room in February last year, senior

June 18, 2024
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Sunday, June 16, 2024
Philippine Coast Guard flyby over the South China Sea. REUTERS/File Photo
Defense

China Coast Guard: Philippine Supply Ship Bumped Chinese Ship

BEIJING, June 17 (Reuters) – A Philippine supply ship dangerously approached a Chinese ship resulting in a slight collisionafter it illegally

June 16, 2024
Total Views: 2068

Saturday, June 15, 2024
Philippine Coast Guard flyby over the South China Sea. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
News

Philippines Files UN Claim To Extended Continental Shelf In South China Sea

MANILA, June 15 (Reuters) – The Philippines filed a claim with the U.N. on Saturday to an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the South China Sea, a

June 15, 2024
Total Views: 5826

Sunday, June 9, 2024
SOUTHCHINASEA-PHILIPPINES. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Defense

Philippines Rejects ‘Absurd’ Beijing Demand Over South China Sea

By Manolo Serapio Jr. (Bloomberg) –The Philippines said it will continue to maintain and supply its South China Sea outposts without seeking

June 9, 2024
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Sunday, June 2, 2024
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel blocks the Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4, on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Defense

China Says Philippine Personnel Pointed Guns At Chinese Coast Guard

BEIJING, June 2 (Reuters) – Chinese state media said on Sunday that personnel on a Philippine ship pointed guns at China’s Coast Guard in

June 2, 2024
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Saturday, May 11, 2024
Philippines resupply mission in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Defense

Philippines Sends Ships To Disputed Atoll Where China’s Building ‘Artificial Island’

MANILA, May 11 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Saturday it has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accused China of

May 11, 2024
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Friday, May 10, 2024
China CG cutter firing water at a Philippine resupply boat
News

South China Sea: Why Are China and Philippines Tensions Heating Up?

MANILA, May 10 (Reuters) – An escalating diplomatic row and recent maritime run-ins between China and the Philippines have made the highly

May 10, 2024
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Screenshot of video from the Philippines Coast Guard shows Chinese Coast Guard vessels using water cannons against a Philippine Coast Guard vessel near the Scarborough Shoal, April 30, 2024. Philippine Coast Guard Image
Defense

Philippines Weighs New Strategy to Counter China’s Sea Actions

By Peter Martin and Andreo Calonzo (Bloomberg) — The Philippines is weighing a new approach in the South China Sea where increasing encounters with

April 30, 2024
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Philippines Accuses China of Damaging its Vessels in Disputed South China Sea Shoal
News

Philippines Accuses China of Damaging its Vessels in Disputed South China Sea Shoal

BEIJING/MANILA, April 30 (Reuters) – The Philippines on Tuesday accused China’s coast guard of harassment and of damaging two

April 30, 2024
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Maritime News

Philippines Denies Deal With China Over Disputed South China Sea Shoal

MANILA, April 27 (Reuters) – The Philippines on Saturday denied a Chinese claim that the two countries had reached an agreement over an escalating

April 27, 2024
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
A Chinese Coast Guard ship is seen blocking the direction of a Philippine Coast Guard ship conducting a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
Shipping

China’s Ships Are Winning the Battle for Energy in South China Sea

By Philip Heijmans (Bloomberg) — This was supposed to be the year that Vietnam reaped the benefits from one of its largest natural gas

April 23, 2024
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy opens warships for public viewing in Qingdao. REUTERS/Florence Lo
Defense

China Hosts Foreign Naval Officials Amid South China Sea Tensions

By Laurie Chen QINGDAO, China, April 21 (Reuters) – The Chinese Navy on Sunday kicked off a biennial meeting of top foreign naval officials in the port

April 21, 2024
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Sunday, April 14, 2024
Senior Biden Administration officials at meeting with senior Philippines officials
Navy

Philippines Tells US It Will Assert South China Sea Rights

By David Brunnstrom (Reuters) – The Philippines is determined to assert its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, its foreign secretary said on Friday

April 14, 2024
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Friday, April 12, 2024
Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
Shipping

Philippines Says it Will Assert South China Sea Rights in Meeting with U.S.

By David Brunnstrom and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) – The Philippines is determined to assert its sovereign rights in the South China

April 12, 2024
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Defense

U.S. Ramps Up Ties With Japan, Philippines to Counter China at Sea

By Michelle Jamrisko and Yoshiaki Nohara (Bloomberg) — US President Joe Biden is set to unveil joint military patrols and training with the Philippines

April 11, 2024
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