The Philippines suspects China is attempting to reclaim land at Sabina Shoal. It has pointed to underwater mounds of crushed coral on Sabina’s sandbars, which its coast guard filmed, saying Beijing is using that material to expand the shoal. Chinese state media has called such accusations “groundless”.
Crushed coral and shipwrecks: Behind a new flashpoint in the South China Sea
A new flashpoint has emerged in the ongoing maritime dispute between China and the Philippines, with both countries clashing over yet another spot in the South China Sea. Both China and the …
Philippines says China’s South China Sea moves aggressive, illegal
China’s actions in the South China Sea are “patently illegal”, the Philippines’ defence secretary said Monday following a clash in disputed waters on Sunday over what Manila said was a resupply mission for fishermen.
Philippines’ Carlos Yulo awarded new home after winning 2 gold medals
(Gray News) – Philippines gymnast Carlos Yulo won two gold medals at the Paris Olympics and now, he is being awarded with a home. Yulo won the gold medal for his floor routine exercise and another one …
Timothy Tan On Collecting and Showing Global Contemporary Art in the Philippines
The Philippines isn’t yet a must-hit destination on the global art map, but visitors should acknowledge the impressive development of its capital, Manila, and the vibrancy of the local art scene, …
US Sends Defense Treaty Trigger Warning to China
A maritime analyst has called Sabina Shoal a “new front” in China’s long-running territorial dispute with the Philippines.
Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in the South China Sea
The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous manoeuvres in the South China Sea, the latest flare-up after the two nations had agreed to try to …
China blames Philippines for Coast Guard collision at Escoda Shoal, warns it to stop ‘provocation’
The Chinese Coast Guard accused Philippine vessels of “illegally” intruding and colliding with one of their boats in waters near the Sabina Shoal on Monday.
China Alarm Over U.S. Missile System Deployment
China has expressed concerns over a missile system the U.S. sent to the Philippines, saying that it could cause tension in the region. On Friday, Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said that China’s Foreign Secretary Wang Yi, recently expressed “very dramatic” concern over the U.S. deploying a midrange missile system in the Philippines.
US Ally Faces China’s ‘Countermeasures’ at South China Sea Flashpoint
China fears the Philippines plans a continuous coast guard deployment at Sabina Shoal to stake its claim to the disputed feature.