Rebuke comes after Beijing and Manila blamed each other of deliberately ramming their coast guard ships, with the EU laying blame solely on China
Beijing calls meetings with national security adviser Jake Sullivan 'constructive,' despite tough narratives from state media and commentators
During the second day of meetings, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discuss a range of issues, including the South China Sea
The hostilities have particularly intensified between China and the Philippines since last year and Monday’s confrontation was the sixth the two sides have reported in the high seas and in the air
Manila's South China Sea task force accused Chinese vessels of ramming and using water cannons near Sabina shoal against a Philippine fisheries vessel
Analysts say latest collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea is part of a campaign by Beijing to force Manila to soften its position
The Philippines urged China to refrain from aggressive actions and adhere to international law
This is the latest flare-up after China and the Philippines agreed last month to try to manage disagreements at sea
Analysts say Hanoi is fortifying its stance in South China Sea by performing joint drill with Philippines, solidifying territorial boundaries with Southeast Asian neighbors
The Philippine military strongly condemned 'dangerous and provocative actions' by China's air force
Tensions in the disputed waterway have spiked following a series of escalating confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels that have fanned fears of a wider conflict
The maneuvers will be held 'within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone' and showcase 'our collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific,' top military officials of the four nations said
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