China, Philippines

China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits.
Map Shows Chinese 'Monster Ship' Movements in South China Sea
The 12,000-ton CCG-5901, along with its sister ship CCG-2901 is the world's largest Coast Guard vessel and three times heavier than the U.S. Coast Guard's Legend-class cutters, earning it the nickname the Monster.
US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation among the three countries, the White House said.
Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea shoal, and normalizing an “illegal presence,” after Beijing sent its largest coast guard vessel into Manila’s maritime zone.
Philippines 'pushed to the wall' as it sends warning to Beijing ships in South China Sea
Growing tensions between China and the Philippines in the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea are reaching a boiling point, Manila officials say.
Philippines tells China to withdraw monster ship near Zambales
Manila has demanded Beijing to immediately withdraw its 12,000-ton China Coast Guard vessel 5901 known as “The Monster” from Philippine waters.

Japan, Philippines and Asia

Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face ...
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Japan ‘Gravely Concerned’ About South China Sea Tensions, FM Says
Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country’s partnership with Southeast Asia was “vital for regional peace and ...
Billionaire Consunji Family’s Semirara Posts Record Coal Output Amid China Demand
Semirara Mining and Power—the coal miner of billionaire Isidro Consunji and his family’s DMCI Holdings—produced a record ...
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Japan to raise South China Sea issue with new Trump administration
Partnering with Southeast Asia is “vital for regional peace and stability,” Japan’s top diplomat says during Manila visit.
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Trump urged to take 'swift, strategic' action vs China in disputed waters
Incoming US President Donald Trump faces a pressing challenge in countering China's aggressive expansion in the South China ...
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Cebuanos invited to visit China as PH, China mark 50 years of diplomatic ties
Despite ongoing tensions at the West Philippine Sea, the Chinese government is hoping for stronger bilateral ties with the ...
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Harris to Marcos: US must stand with PH amid China ‘provocations’
In a phone call with President Marcos, outgoing United States Vice President Kamala Harris said Washington must stand with ...
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Navy: Contingency plans ready against China’s reclamation in Scarborough
The Philippine government has established contingency plans in case China proceeds with reclamation activities in Bajo de ...