Philippines Demands China To Stop Provocative Actions

25 Aug 2024

In response to escalating maritime confrontations, Philippines has called on China to "cease all provocative and dangerous actions." This demand follows recent accusations that China fired at a Philippine aircraft conducting patrols over the South China Sea, according to Al Jazeera. The Philippine South China Sea Task Force reported that...

Vietnam President Lam On 3 Day China Visit Amid South China Sea Tensions

18 Aug 2024

On Sunday, Vietnam President To Lam, arrived in China for a three-day visit, as reported by Chinese state media. During his stay, Lam is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, according to Beijing's foreign ministry. Lam, who was recently elevated to Vietnam's top position...

Philippines Slams China’s “Illegal, Reckless” Actions In South China Sea

11 Aug 2024

On Sunday, the Philippines strongly condemned China's "unjustified, illegal, and reckless" actions against one of its aircraft conducting patrols in the contested South China Sea earlier in the week. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued a statement expressing his "strong condemnation" of the air incident and voiced support for the...

Philippines Accuses China Of Mischaracterizing South China Sea Resupply Agreement

28 Jul 2024

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Philippines China Reach Understanding On Resupply Missions To Beached Ship In South China Sea

22 Jul 2024

The Philippines and China have announced a “temporary arrangement” regarding resupply missions to a beached Filipino naval ship in the South China Sea, a crucial point of contention between the two nations. The agreement aims to manage maritime differences and de-escalate ongoing tensions. Details of the Arrangement The agreement...

US, Philippine Coast Guards Hold Joint Search, Rescue Drills In South China Sea

18 Jul 2024

The US Coast Guard on Tuesday, and the Philippine Coast Guard carried out a joint search and rescue exercise in the South China Sea, according to a statement from the US Indo-Pacific Command. In a post on 'X' the US Indo-Pacific Command "@USCGPACAREA conducts a search and rescue exercise alongside...

China Anchors Largest Coast Guard Vessel In South China Sea, Escalating Tensions With Philippines

08 Jul 2024

China has anchored its largest coast guard vessel, the 165-meter "monster ship" CCG-5901, in Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea. This development comes just days before Japan and the Philippines signed a deal to boost defense ties, raising concerns over regional stability. The Vessel: CCG-5901...

China’s Defence Minister Warns of ‘Limits’ to Restraint In South China Sea

02 Jun 2024

In a significant address at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, China's Defence Minister, Wei Fenghe, issued a stern warning regarding Beijing's restraint on the South China Sea situation and the deployment of ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific region. China's Defence Minister Fenghe remarks were widely interpreted as a...

Indian Naval Ship Shivalik Deployed To South China Sea And Pacific Ocean For Maritime Exercises

01 Jun 2024

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shivalik has embarked on a mission deployment to the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, heading towards Japan to participate in two major maritime exercises: the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) 24 and Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC-24). The Ministry of Defence announced that...

Philippines Accuses China Coast Guard Of Ship Damage

30 Apr 2024

Philippines on Tuesday alleged that the China Coast Guard deployed water cannons towards two of its vessels, resulting in damage to one of them, while conducting a patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. It accused China of engaging in "dangerous maneuvers and obstruction" and reinstating...