Tag: disputed territories
Philippines accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ actions in high seas medivac
In a series of videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese-flagged inflatable speedboat is seen bumping into Philippine vessels
Filipino fishers protest, demand demilitarization of West Philippine Sea
The initiative responds to Beijing's unilateral fishing moratorium and the recent U.S. Balikatan military exercises.
China threat vs. ‘trespassers’ an escalation of WPS tensions –Marcos
China empowered its own Coast Guard to detain for up to 60 days without trial foreigners who will cross what it claims are its borders
Philippine boat convoy won’t proceed to China-held reef: organisers
The convoy set sail Wednesday to distribute fuel and food to fishers and assert Philippine rights in the disputed South China Sea
Reef Damage: Make China Pay P216B per Year
That’s the same amount the Philippines loses per hectare per year due to China’s criminality. Manila can sue Beijing for damages
China Coast Guard becoming ‘more aggressive’: Philippines
Tuesday's incident came as the Philippines and the United States held a major annual military exercise that has infuriated Beijing
Philippines says China Coast Guard used water cannon on its vessels
Manila and Beijing have a long history of territorial disputes in the South China Sea, with several collisions involving Philippine and Chinese vessels
Philippines says crew hurt, vessels damaged by China Coast Guard
The incidents happened in waters around Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands where the countries have contesting maritime claims
Marcos says Philippines on ‘frontline’ of maritime disputes, ‘will not yield’
Beijing has long deployed the coast guard and other vessels around the Scarborough Shoal to prevent Philippine access
Marcos says China naval presence off Philippine coast ‘worrisome’
China claims almost the entire South China Sea and has ignored an international tribunal ruling that its assertions have no legal basis.
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