south china sea dispute


Monday, March 25, 2024
Defense

China Declares Philippines Relations at a Pivotal Junction

By Neil Jerome Morales (Reuters) China warned the Philippines on Monday to behave cautiously and seek dialog, saying their relations were at a

March 25, 2024
Total Views: 1304

Sunday, March 24, 2024
Defense

China Vows To Safeguard Its Territorial Integrity After South China Sea Incident

BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) – China’s defense ministry warned the Philippines against “provocative” actions and said China would

March 24, 2024
Total Views: 3040

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Defense

China Uses Water Cannons Against Philippine Ships

MANILA/SHANGHAI, March 23 (Reuters) – China’s coast guard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South

March 23, 2024
Total Views: 3807

Friday, March 22, 2024
Shipping

Philippines to Build New Islands Port Near Taiwan Without U.S. Help, Governor Says

By Karen Lema MANILA, March 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. military will not be involved in development of a port in the Philippines’

March 22, 2024
Total Views: 1568

Sunday, March 10, 2024
Philippines resupply mission in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
Offshore

US Key to Philippines’ Plan to Tap Oil, Gas in South China Sea

By Andreo Calonzo and Manolo Serapio Jr. Mar 10, 2024 (Bloomberg) –The Philippines is counting on the US and its allies to play a crucial role in

March 10, 2024
Total Views: 31193

Saturday, March 9, 2024
Defense

Philippines Adopts New Defense Strategy Amid South China Sea Row

By Ditas Lopez Mar 9, 2024 (Bloomberg) —Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has directed the military to enforce a new strategy to defend

March 9, 2024
Total Views: 56324

Monday, February 19, 2024
Shipping

China Coast Guard Boarded Taiwanese Boat Near Frontline Islands, Taiwan Says

TAIPEI, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Chinese coast guard personnel briefly boarded a Taiwanese tourist boat near Taiwan-controlled islands next

February 19, 2024
Total Views: 4633

Saturday, February 10, 2024
Defense

Philippines Conducts Joint Exercises With U.S. In S. China Sea

MANILA, Feb 9 (Reuters) – The Philippines and the United States conducted joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea on Friday, the Philippine

February 10, 2024
Total Views: 8246

Sunday, January 28, 2024
Defense

China Allows Philippines To Supply Troops At Disputed Reef

BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Jan 28 (Reuters) – The Chinese coastguard said it had made “temporary special arrangements” to allow the Philippines to

January 28, 2024
Total Views: 3489

Saturday, January 6, 2024
Navy

China Intensifies Naval Maneuvers During US-Philippines Exercises

By Jacob Gu (Bloomberg) China upgraded and extended military maneuvers in the South China Sea that were launched after the US and Philippines mounted their own

January 6, 2024
Total Views: 17601

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Philippine Navy frigate leaving Pearl Harbor
Navy

Philippine and US Navy Start High-Stakes Joint Maritime Drills Amid South China Sea Tensions

By Cliff Venzon (Bloomberg) The Philippine and US militaries on Wednesday began their second maritime drills in the South China Sea in less than two months

January 3, 2024
Total Views: 9616

Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

The Maritime Stories That Made 2023

This year proved once again that the maritime industry is one of the most important and exciting industries on the planet. As 2023 comes to a close,

December 28, 2023
Total Views: 6146

Sunday, December 17, 2023
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida greets Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Defense

Philippines To Grant Japan Access to Military Bases

By Karen Lema (Reuters) The Philippines and Japan have started talks on a reciprocal access agreement that would allow the deployment of military forces on

December 17, 2023
Total Views: 29174

Drillship West Capella with US Naval Escort
Offshore

Philippines Wants To Drill The South China Sea

by Karen Lema (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his country is working to resolve “exploration issues” in

December 17, 2023
Total Views: 12849

Monday, December 11, 2023
Chinese Coast Guard ship uses water cannon against a Filipino resupply vessel. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Philippines Calls China Actions in South China Sea a ‘Serious Escalation’

By Mikhail Flores and Karen Lema MANILA, Dec 11 (Reuters) – The Philippines on Monday called the actions of Chinese vessels against its boats

December 11, 2023
Total Views: 1185

Sunday, December 10, 2023
Chinese Coast Guard ship uses water cannon against a Filipino resupply vessel. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Philippines, China Trade Accusations Over South China Sea Collision

BEIJING/MANILA, Dec 10 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China traded accusations on Sunday over a collision of their vessels near

December 10, 2023
Total Views: 2263

Saturday, December 9, 2023
Chinese militia vessels operate at Whitsun Reef in South China Sea. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Defense

Philippines Condemns China’s Latest Actions In South China Sea

By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA, Dec 9 (Reuters) – The Philippines condemned China’s “illegal and aggressive actions” in the South

December 9, 2023
Total Views: 12724

Sunday, November 26, 2023
uss hopper.Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexander Ventura II/Released)
Defense

China, US Exchange Accusations Over US Vessel In South China Sea

BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) – China and the United States exchanged accusations at the weekend over the disputed South China Sea, after

November 26, 2023
Total Views: 3604

Saturday, November 25, 2023
Three RAN Destroyers In Formation. Royal Australian Navy/Peter Beeh
Defense

Philippines, Australia Launch Joint Patrols Amid China Tensions

By Manolo Serapio Jr. (Bloomberg) –The Philippines and Australia kicked off their first joint maritime patrols on Saturday, days after the Southeast

November 25, 2023
Total Views: 1433

Saturday, November 18, 2023
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
Defense

Philippines’ Marcos Meets China’s Xi To Find Ways To Reduce South China Sea Tensions

By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday,

November 18, 2023
Total Views: 1113