Tag: South China Sea

It was hoped that Duterte's decision would fast-track talks with Beijing on joint exploration in the waters

Tensions over the resource-rich waters have spiked in the past week after Chinese coastguard ships fired water cannon at Philippine boats

"We abhor the recent event in the Ayungin Shoal and view with grave concern other similar developments," said Duterte

Tensions over the resource-rich seas spiked this year after hundreds of Chinese vessels were detected at Whitsun Reef

The Department of Foreign Affairs had lodged a complaint over the map which included the nine-dash line

Satellite images show damage caused by untreated human waste from Chinese vessels, according to reports

Pope Francis earlier said that “without the people of the sea, many parts of the world would starve”

"The United States reaffirms its July 13, 2020 policy regarding maritime claims in the South China Sea," said US Secretary of State Blinken

The government has done little to press its claim under Duterte, who has said the relationship with China is part of his foreign policy

The visit comes after recent diplomatic protests made by the Philippines over the presence of hundreds of "Chinese maritime militia" vessels