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ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,
Philippines files protest over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea
The protest stems from the presence of two coast guard vessels on Jan. 5 and Jan. 10 in and around the disputed Scarborough shoal
Philippines Confronts China’s ‘Monster’ Ship in Disputed Sea
The Philippines has accused a giant Chinese coast guard vessel it dubbed as the “Monster” of maintaining an “illegal presence” in its exclusive economic zone as Beijing ramps up activities in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines, China pledge to seek common ground on South China Sea
The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features.
Manila, Beijing hold talks on South China Sea
Officials from the Philippines and China have held talks on the disputed South China Sea. Manila expressed "serious concern" over Beijing's deployment of its largest coast guard ship in Philippine waters.
Philippines Holds Drills Near Disputed Shoal Amid China Tensions
The Philippine Navy on Friday said it held drills near a disputed South China Sea shoal, where a large Chinese vessel was spotted patrolling.
Philippine navy holds drills near contested South China Sea shoal
Philippine navy ships were holding drills near a contested shoal in the South China Sea on Friday, a day after Manila and Beijing agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite ongoing maritime disputes.
Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near Disputed Shoal Amid Standoff With China
The Philippine navy said on Friday its ships were holding drills near a contested shoal in the South China Sea, a day after Manila and Beijing agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite ongoing disputes.
Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near China-controlled Reef
The Philippine Navy said its warships held exercises Friday in the South China Sea as part of its efforts to assert its sovereign rights over waters also claimed by Beijing.
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The latest news from the South China Sea was that the Philippine Navy was holding exercises around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. This area has become a hotly-contested area between the Philippines and ...
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Philippines confronts China over coast guard patrols near Zambales
The Philippines used its latest maritime talks with China to directly condemn the rotating fleet of Chinese Coast Guard ...