south china sea dispute


Sunday, March 10, 2024
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: 31182

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: 56310

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: 4625

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: 8239

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: 3482

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: 17589

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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: 9605

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: 6125

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: 29165

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: 12836

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: 1183

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: 2260

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: 12712

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: 3598

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: 1423

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: 1107

Sunday, November 12, 2023
Collision between Philippine boat and Chinese Coast Guard vessel, in the South China Sea. China Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Defense

Philippines To Continue South China Sea Supply Missions Despite Chinese Boats

MANILA, Nov 11 (Reuters) – The Philippines’ coast guard said on Saturday it would maintain its regular supply missions to troops stationed on a

November 12, 2023
Total Views: 6754

Saturday, November 4, 2023
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida visits Philippines. Ezra Acayan/POOL via REUTERS
Defense

Japan Cooperating With Philippines, US To Protect South China Sea

By Karen Lema MANILA, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday his country, the Philippines and the United States were

November 4, 2023
Total Views: 1382

Friday, November 3, 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
Shipping

U.S. and China Hold Talks on South China Sea Issues

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) – The United States and China held “candid” talks on maritime issues, including on the contested South China

November 3, 2023
Total Views: 21680

Monday, October 30, 2023
SOUTHCHINASEA-PHILIPPINES. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
News

China Military Says Philippine Ship ‘Illegally Entered’ Waters Near Disputed Shoal

BEIJING, Oct 30 (Reuters) – China’s military said on Monday that a Philippine military ship “illegally entered” waters near

October 30, 2023
Total Views: 10566