China signed 29 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Philippines during President Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the country, including a controversial MOU to explore for oil and gas together that sparked fears it may involve work in disputed areas of the South China Sea. Xi’s visit, the first Chinese state visit to the […]
MANILA, Philippines — As Chinese President Xi Jinping was conducting his state visit to Manila, presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo dismissed the Philippines’ victory over China in a 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling as “useless,” but experts disagree. Panelo was reacting to a survey by the Social Weather Stations on perceived government inaction in the sea dispute. […]
Remember when the Philippines and China were enemies? Or at the very least, at odds over China’s claim to islands in the South China Sea? Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte used to be wary of Xi Jinping, China’s Communist Party boss, and president. That was so long ago, like pre-2016. Two years later, Manila is ready […]
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio makes these remarks after President Rodrigo Duterte said China ‘is already in possession’ of the South China Sea MANILA, Philippines – Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio rebuffed President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, November 16, by asserting that China does not possess the South China Sea as Duterte claimed. “China is […]
SINGAPORE — The United States flexed new muscle in Asia Thursday with pledges to counter China’s expansion in a contested sea and set up a second summit with the leader of North Korea, which Washington regards as a military threat to Western allies. “We all agree that empire and aggression have no place in the […]
Opposed to formation of any military alliance in Indo-Pacific: Vietnam NEW DELHI: Vietnam Thursday was non-committal in backing the “Quad” or quadrilateral coalition among India, the US, Japan and Australia, saying it welcomes any initiative to bring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region but is opposed to the formation of any military alliance. Vietnam’s […]
SINGAPORE (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday expressed his deep concern about the continuing militarization of the South China Sea, criticizing China without naming it. In a speech at the East Asia Summit in Singapore, Abe said he is deeply concerned about continuing moves against the principle of nonmilitarization that could threaten […]
The Prime Minister has had a taste of sweet and sour in her final meetings at a regional leaders’ summit in Singapore. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrive on stage to pose for a group […]
NEW DELHI: Vietnam has sought suggestions from India to keep South China Sea stable and ensure Freedom of Navigation in the region ahead of President Ram Nath Kovind’s trip to Vietnam beginning later this week. Vietnam’s Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau, addressing a meet ahead of the Presidential visit, welcomed every possible ideas and […]
SINGAPORE – President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday (Nov 15) China was “already in possession” of the South China Sea, and that military drills by the United States and its allies were creating “frictions” that were derailing efforts to settle rows over these waters between Beijing and its neighbours. “China is already in possession (of […]