Tag: South China Sea
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
Vatican official urges peaceful resolution in South China Sea dispute during...
Manila and Beijing have recently exchanged accusations of escalating tensions in disputed shoals and reefs in the South China Sea
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
Philippine official lauds Catholic bishops’ stance against China’s aggression
“When I heard that bishops are supporting the advocacy... in the West Philippine Sea, my regard for the Catholic Church was reinvigorated"
Philippines’ Marcos sees Chinese actions in South China Sea with ‘great...
The latest incidents involving Philippine and Chinese vessels took place on Tuesday in waters around Second Thomas Shoal
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
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.
Manila authorizes Christmas convoy to cheer up troops in South China...
As many as 40 civilian boats would participate in the convoy, which will conduct its trip from December 10 to 12
Sand mining in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta sinks homes, livelihoods
At the current extraction rate of 35-55 million cubic metres a year, there will be no more sand by 2035, according to the WWF-led study