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Philippines signs two laws to strengthen maritime claims amid South China Sea tensions
A report by the news agency Reuters said that the two laws – the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act would define the Philippines’ maritime entitlements and set designated sea…
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China's military presence in Cambodia's Ream naval base is showing signs of being permanent: Report
Cambodia's Ream naval base has seen Chinese military presence over the years, but now, satellite images appear to show that it may be turning into a permanent presence. China has disputes with…
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China warns US 'no right to intervene' in South China Sea disputes
China claims almost the entire South China Sea despite an international tribunal ruling that its assertion has no legal basis
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Chinese Air Force harass Filipino troops over disputed reef, says Manila
The incident is the latest in an increasingly tense confrontation between Manila and Beijing, which claims most of the South China Sea and seized the shoal after a 2012 standoff with the…
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China’s hegemonic ambitions, brazen aggression in SCS: Threat to regional peace, stability, int'l order
The interception of the Philippine resupply airdrop to the BRP Sierra Madre exemplifies China’s aggressiveness.
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UK slams China over incidents in South China Sea against Philippines
A spokesperson at the Chinese embassy in London said Beijing firmly opposes and strongly condemns the UK's 'groundless accusations'
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Philippines summons Chinese envoy over S.China Sea row; US accuses Beijing of undermining regional stability
Philippines’ foreign ministry spokeswoman Teresita Daza said that Manila has filed diplomatic protests and “the Chinese ambassador has also been summoned” amid a rise in tensions in the disputed…
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Philippines accuses China of ramming, using water cannon on resupply vessels in South China Sea
China faces accusations from the Philippine coastguard of firing water cannon and ramming two resupply vessels in the South China Sea, escalating tensions amid a Christmas convoy mission.
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China slams US for 'illegally' entering waters near disputed Second Thomas Shoal
Chinese military on Monday 'followed the entire operation'. Beijing said that the 'deliberate stirring up of the South China Sea by the United States is a serious infringement of China's…
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Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
The task force said the Philippine embassy in Beijing lodged a protest with the Chinese foreign ministry over the incident
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First Italy, now Philippines jumps off the Belt and Road bandwagon: Is Xi Jinping's BRI exploitative?
The Philippines has announced its exit from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) following a collision between a Philippine boat and a Chinese coastguard vessel in the South China Sea. The…
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South China Sea: US official holds ‘constructive’ talks with Beijing’s top borders official
The meeting comes after recent high-level diplomacy, including talks between Antony Blinken and Jake Sullivan and Wang Yi in Washington
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Watch: Chinese fighter jet ‘nearly collides’ with American B-52 bomber over South China Sea, says US
A Chinese fighter jet J-11 pilot executed what the US officials described as an “unsafe intercept” while an American Air Force B-52 aircraft was “conducting routine operations over the South China…
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South China Sea: Philippines summons Chinese envoy over two collisions
China has repeatedly warned the Philippines over its mission of supplying troops stationed in disputed waters in the South China Sea. But Manila says it's within its rights
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China again warns Philippine vessels supplying troops in disputed waters
The Philippines said on Wednesday that it had successfully sent supplies to its troops stationed on a World War II-era transport ship-turned-military outpost on the atoll despite attempts by China…
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China warns against 'stirring trouble' at disputed shoal, Philippines won't back down
Manila emerged at the centre of a tense territorial standoff with Beijing in the South China Sea and the recent incident could further strain ties
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Philippines removes Chinese ‘floating barrier’ in South China Sea after ‘special operation’
The Philippine coastguard said that at the behest of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his special task force on the South China Sea, they have removed the floating cordon.
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Philippines slams China for 'illegal, aggressive and destabilising' behaviour towards its boats
As mentioned in the reports by news agencies, the China Coast Guard spokesperson said in a statement that the Philippine boats of entering the waters around the reef 'without obtaining permission…
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China again asks Philippines to remove grounded ship from disputed waters
The Philippine foreign ministry said Tuesday the 'permanent station' on Second Thomas Shoal was in response to China's 'illegal occupation' of nearby Mischief Reef in 1995
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Chinese naval base in Cambodia nearly complete. It has pier for aircraft carriers - see satellite images
The expert said that both main piers are 363 metres long and large enough to support any ship in China's naval arsenal, including the new 300-metre-long Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier
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More muscle to China's aircraft carrier groups as it plans to add two multi-role frigates
A Type 054B frigate is a bigger and faster version of the Type 054A now in service
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G7 calls for ‘stable’ relations with China, but warns it against ‘militarisation’ of Asia-Pacific
G7 leaders also asked Beijing "to press Russia to stop its military aggression, and immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine"
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Did China stalk ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in South China Sea to 'intimidate'?
AIME 2023 involved a total of nine ships and six aircraft. In addition to that, more than 1,800 personnel took part from across the bloc's member states
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During meeting with Xi, Japan PM expresses concerns over South China Sea situation
Relations between Japan and China have worsened as Beijing builds up its military capacity in the region and Tokyo boosts security ties with the United States and its allies.
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Philippines signs two laws to strengthen maritime claims amid South China Sea tensions
A report by the news agency Reuters said that the two laws – the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act would define the Philippines’ maritime entitlements and set designated sea…
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China's military presence in Cambodia's Ream naval base is showing signs of being permanent: Report
Cambodia's Ream naval base has seen Chinese military presence over the years, but now, satellite images appear to show that it may be turning into a permanent presence. China has disputes with…
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China warns US 'no right to intervene' in South China Sea disputes
China claims almost the entire South China Sea despite an international tribunal ruling that its assertion has no legal basis
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Chinese Air Force harass Filipino troops over disputed reef, says Manila
The incident is the latest in an increasingly tense confrontation between Manila and Beijing, which claims most of the South China Sea and seized the shoal after a 2012 standoff with the…
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China’s hegemonic ambitions, brazen aggression in SCS: Threat to regional peace, stability, int'l order
The interception of the Philippine resupply airdrop to the BRP Sierra Madre exemplifies China’s aggressiveness.
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Dramatic video shows Chinese coast guards attacking Philippine naval vessels with knives, axes
The clash became the latest in a series of escalating confrontations between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months
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Navy officer severely injured after Chinese ship rammed Philippine vessel in South China Sea: Manila
The military did not give any details about the sailor’s injuries, but news agency AFP citing local media reports said that the sailor had lost one finger.
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China used 'dangerous maneuvers' to harass Philippine supply ship in South China Sea
The reported incident comes days after Beijing introduced new rules which would allow the Chinese coast guard to detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea without trial for…
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China can detain foreigners for trespassing in disputed South China Sea
From Saturday, the Chinese Coast Guard can detain foreigners "suspected of violating management of border entry and exit," the rules state.
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Beijing patrols South China Sea amid first US-led war games with Australia, Japan, and Philippines
The defence chiefs of the four countries, on Saturday (Apr 6) announced that they would conduct a “maritime cooperative activity” and that the exercise would take place within the “Philippine…
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South China Sea: Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over ‘unacceptable, aggressive’ actions by coastguard
The latest flare-up occurred after a vessel of the Chinese coastguard blasted a Filipino civilian boat with water cannon that was en route to the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea
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Chinese energy giant CNOOC discovers new massive oilfield in South China Sea
China's state-owned CNOOC has discovered a significant oil reserve in the South China Sea, boosting China's energy security. Amid territorial disputes, tensions rise, highlighting the need for…
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Xi Jinping urges Chinese military to prepare for conflicts at sea, protect maritime rights
China said this week it would boost its defence spending by 7.2 per cent this year
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South China Sea: Philippines slams China for 'stirring up trouble'
China claimed that the Philippines has been intruding in its territory, stating that it has indisputable sovereignty over the reef, located 1,300 km off its mainland
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Manila slams Beijing for ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ in South China Sea; 4 Filipino crew members injured
The latest incident prompted Manila to summon Beijing’s diplomat to protest what it called “aggressive actions” by Chinese naval forces and demanded that the Chinese vessels immediately leave the…
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Russian warship conducts anti-submarine exercise in South China Sea
In Oct last year, Russian Navy warships engaged in air defence exercises and practised locating simulated enemy submarines in the South China Sea.
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Philippines to develop islands in disputed South China Sea that it considers part of territory
Philippine military chief said the country would develop 'the islands and other features' it held. The features include Thitu island, the biggest and most strategically important in the South…
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China says it won't ignore Philippines' repeated 'provocations'
Responding to the allegations, Wu Qian, who is a defence ministry spokesperson, called the accusations 'bpurely false hype'
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Beijing warns rocket remnants to hit South China Sea amid ongoing dispute with Philippines
Beijing warned that the rocket debris days after the sixth deployment of its most powerful launch vehicle is expected to fall off the coast of China’s island province of Hainan between 11:00 am (…
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