Philippines says acts in national interest in South China Sea
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Unpacking Manila's South China Sea shadow play
Teodoro casts China’s actions in the South China Sea as a sinister plot to “restrict freedom of flights” and navigation. This is a textbook case of swapping the label on the bottle. Western narratives love to conflate China’s lawful activities in its own territories with “bullying” or “restricting freedom.
Tensions erupt in South China Sea as China told to expect retaliation if it makes key move
Manila says it is, alongside allies, ready to "counteract" any attempt by Beijing to restrict flights in airspace over the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines says its actions in South China Sea driven by national interest
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Beijing warns UK against 'provoking tensions' over South China Sea
China warned Britain on Tuesday against "provoking tensions" in the South China Sea after its foreign minister David Lammy called Beijing's actions in the disputed waters "dangerous and destabilizing".
Philippines Challenges China's South China Sea Stance
The Philippines asserts its independence in the South China Sea dispute, countering China's claims of external influence. Manila's foreign ministry emphasizes China's non-compliance with international law and reveals a transparency initiative involving journalists to highlight maritime actions.
Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by burning waste
China has accused the Philippines of polluting the environment after it released footage it said showed troops burning rubbish at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The video, published on social media by state broadcaster CGTN on Saturday,
UK condemns Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ South China Sea activity
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy slammed "dangerous and destabilizing" activity by Beijing in the disputed South China Sea on
UK Concerned by Chinese Activity in South China Sea, Says Foreign Minister
Britain is concerned by China's "dangerous and destabilising" activity in the South China Sea, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday. "We are concerned by dangerous and destabilising activities by China in the South China Sea,
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Manila should realize the wind is now blowing in a new direction: China Daily editorial
The Philippine defense chief's warmongering rhetoric shows that he clearly does not know which way the wind is blowing today.
Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
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BRP Cabra shadows China coast guard ship amid rough sea
Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Cabra continues to monitor a Chinese coast guard ship despite challenging conditions off the coast of Zambales.