The Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards traded blame over the latest collisions involving their vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday.
China and the Philippines Trade Blame for the Latest Sea Collision
The United States condemned the episode near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea and reaffirmed its defense treaty with Manila.
Philippines, Vietnam boost military ties amid South China Sea tensions
Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Friday to advance defence and military relations and deepen collaboration on maritime security, in a significant step by two countries long at odds with Beijing over its actions in the South China Sea.
Sabina Shoal: The new flashpoint between China and the Philippines
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 …