Tag: disputed territories
Vietnam files new claim on boundary in South China Sea
This is Vietnam’s third submission on an extended continental shelf in the South China Sea, which it calls the East Sea
Philippine diocese launches Rosary prayer campaign against China
Villegas raised concerns about potential infiltration at various levels of the government by those on Beijing's payroll
Philippines accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ actions in high seas medivac
In a series of videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese-flagged inflatable speedboat is seen bumping into Philippine vessels
Philippines opens coast guard post after China build-up
China and the Philippines are enduring a bitter diplomatic dispute over rival claims to parts of the South China Sea.
Marcos says China naval presence off Philippine coast ‘worrisome’
China claims almost the entire South China Sea and has ignored an international tribunal ruling that its assertions have no legal basis
Chinese coast guard causes ‘panic’ with Taiwan cruise ship boarding
Chinese Coast Guard officers boarded a Taiwanese sightseeing vessel near Kinmen island, then inspected its navigation plan and ship documents as the cruise ship’s...
Philippine bishops slam China’s aggression, urge government to protect fishers
The bishops lambasted Beijing’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea “resulting in the widespread destruction” of marine biodiversity.
Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has outposts on nine reefs and islands in the Spratly Islands, located in the South China Sea.
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