Philippines removes Beijing's floating barrier in the South China …
Sep 26, 2023 · The Philippines vowed on Tuesday not to back down in the face of a Chinese effort to block its fishermen from a fiercely contested shoal in the South China Sea, while Beijing warned the...
U.S., Japan, Philippines condemn Beijing's South China Sea …
Apr 11, 2024 · Long-simmering tensions between China and its neighbors took center stage on Thursday as leaders of the U.S., Japan and the Philippines met at the White House to push back on Beijing's...
What’s behind escalating China-Philippines tensions in the South …
Oct 11, 2024 · China claims the Philippines is to blame for the confrontations, accusing Filipino troops of “illegally” intruding into its territory.
Philippine leader cites stable ties on visit to Beijing
Jan 5, 2023 · BEIJING (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has cited stable ties with China during a visit to Beijing in which he has sought to downplay territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
Timeline of clashes between China, Philippines in South China Sea …
Jun 17, 2024 · Beijing is in the midst of a massive military expansion and has become increasingly assertive in pursuing its claims, giving rise to more frequent direct confrontations, primarily with the Philippines, though it is also involved in longtime territorial disputes with Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei.
Philippines considers new UN case against Beijing over South …
Dec 12, 2024 · The Philippines is working to build a new arbitration case against China over alleged breaches of international law in the South China Sea and is lobbying other countries to join as it...
Philippines stands up to Beijing in South China sea tussle - BBC
Aug 31, 2023 · In recent months, the Philippines has given the US access to key military bases, hosted the largest-ever joint military drills between the two countries, and repeatedly called out Beijing's...
South China Sea: Why the Philippines and China are on a collision ... - BBC
Oct 23, 2023 · The Philippines is desperate to cling to its presence on Ayungen Shoal. And Beijing is once again reiterating its power, determined that the Sierra Madre will not survive.
‘It’s a win’: Philippines, China uphold South China Sea deal on ...
1 day ago · The shoal – known in the Philippines as Bajo de Masinloc – remains a flashpoint, and was the reason Manila filed an arbitration case against Beijing at The Hague.
Typhon missile system: Philippines strengthens stance on South …
Jan 14, 2025 · The announcement drew immediate condemnation from Beijing, which claims rights across all the waters encompassed by its nine-dash line, covering a large part of the South China Sea. On 28 December, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that Beijing would “not sit on its hands” if it felt that its security and interests would be “under threat”.