China, Philippines
Philippines Denies Deal With China Over Disputed South China Sea Shoal
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion in annual ship commerce. Its claims overlap with those of the Philippines and four other nations. In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague said China's claims had no legal basis, a decision Beijing rejects.
Philippines denies any deal with China on Ayungin Shoal in South China Sea
The Philippines Department of National Defence (DND) has completely rejected China’s claims of having any internal agreement on the Ayungin Shoal, Philippine News Agency quoted Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr as saying.
Philippines calls claim of South China Sea deal 'Chinese propaganda'
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion in annual ship commerce. Its claims overlap with those of the Philippines and four other nations. In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague said China's claims had no legal basis, a decision Beijing rejects.
U.S., Philippines kick off joint military exercises in tense South China Sea
The United States and the Philippines kicked off their most extensive joint military exercise ever on Monday, with drills scheduled in the tense South China Sea amid warnings from China over its territorial claims.
Blinken Said He Warned China On 'Dangerous' Moves Near Philippines
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday he warned China directly about its assertive moves around the Philippines and vowed to defend the ally.
South China Sea: Philippines denies striking deal with Beijing on disputed Second Thomas Shoal
Calling Beijing’s claim ‘propaganda’, Defence Secretary Teodoro said Manila would never enter into any pact that would compromise its claims in the waterway.
Philippines Disowns Alleged Deal With China on Disputed Sea
Any behind-the-scenes deal between China and the previous Philippine administration over the disputed South China Sea would be against the national interest and is no longer valid, a senior official of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Here's What The New Typhon Missile System That The U.S Army Just Sent To The Philippines Can Do
Typhon's arrival affirms the U.S. military's active role in the region's dynamics, particularly concerning China ...
Philippines Says ‘Foreign Actor’ Behind Deepfake of Marcos Urging Combat With China
The fake audio content circulated this month amid mounting tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.
Dark Reading1d
Philippines Pummeled by Assortment of Cyberattacks & Misinformation Tied to China
A recent massive spike in cyber misinformation and hacking campaigns against the Philippines coincides with rising tensions ...
US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in apparent message to China
China has accused the United States of “stoking military confrontation” with the recent deployment of a powerful missile ...
Philippines Skips China’s Navy Forum Coinciding With US Drills
The Philippines won’t be showing up at the gathering in China this week of the world’s senior naval officials, an event that ...
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Tensions mount between China and the Philippines
China has long had a contentious relationship with countries in the South China Sea. The recent spate of incidents has had ...
BenarNews3d
Tensions simmer near a shoal both China and the Philippines claim
It's getting harder for Bagong Bayan fishermen to reach their catch and Manila to ignore Chinese provocations.
The Diplomat1d
France, Philippines to Begin Negotiating Reciprocal Access Agreement
The two sides say that the pact, first announced late last year, will create a foundation for enhanced defense cooperation.