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Security
China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says
6 July, 2024
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China’s largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, and is meant to intimidate its smaller Asian neighbour.
Diplomacy
Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions – military chief
5 July, 2024
The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal, its military chief said.
Diplomacy
Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says
4 July, 2024
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered his armed forces to defuse tensions in the South China Sea, his military chief said on Thursday, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal.
Security
China’s ‘monster ship’ returns to West Philippine Sea amid talks
3 July, 2024
Amid ongoing talks between Manila and Beijing, the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) biggest vessel, dubbed the “monster ship,” returned to the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday morning.
Diplomacy
Chinese and Philippine officials meet for South China Sea talks after series of recent clashes
2 July, 2024
Chinese and Philippine officials met to discuss the South China Sea on Tuesday, even as Beijing accused Manila of “undermining peace and stability” in the disputed waters.
Diplomacy
China urges US to stop supporting the Philippines’ ‘provocations’
30 June, 2024
China urged the United States on Friday to stop tolerating and supporting “provocations” by the Philippines, after Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell expressed concern about Beijing’s “destabilizing actions in the South China Sea”.
Security
China ‘Captures’ Sonobuoy Dropped By U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon In South China Sea
29 June, 2024
A video recently appeared on Chinese social media shows China Coast Guard personnel recovering what appears to be a sonobuoy dropped from a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) aircraft in the SCS (South China Sea). The incident seems to have taken place over the last two to three days.
Diplomacy
Philippines, Japan finalizing defense-access pact
28 June, 2024
Japan’s foreign affairs and defense chiefs are scheduled to visit Manila next month for a high-level meeting with their Philippine counterparts, when a key defense pact could be signed, at a time of escalating concerns over China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea.
Diplomacy
China’s recent aggression in the South China Sea aimed at figuring out Philippines’ red line
28 June, 2024
A serious clash between the Chinese coast guard and Philippine naval vessels on June 17 that resulted in injuries has put Beijing in a particularly bad light, especially since videos released by Manila show the Chinese personnel brandishing knives, spears and even an axe.
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