China claims almost the entire waterway, a key route for international trade, and also considers self-ruled Taiwan to be part of its territory
Analysts say while China has expanded its security presence in the Pacific region in recent years, some Pacific island countries still prefer maintaining security ties with Western countries
There is no official “promise” between the Philippines and China. Tensions have grown due to “gray zone” activities by China in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The sovereignty claims of China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson openly ignore The Hague's 2016 ruling on the South China Sea.
Trilateral summit to focus on Beijing’s 'gray zone tactics' in the South China Sea
Marcos said he hopes the recently concluded joint maritime activity with Japan, Australia, and the United States will reduce incidents at sea with China.
The maritime activities took place days before President Biden was due to hold the first trilateral summit with the leaders of the Philippines and Japan
Despite geographic distance from Philippines, Japan is taking a more proactive stance in countering Chinese assertiveness
Analysts warn Canberra to handle Chinese proposal with caution, and Australia’s foreign minister said recently she reiterated Canberra’s ‘serious concern’ about unsafe conduct at sea
Beijing and Manila have a long history of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
Chinese authorities say one of the anglers was an active member of Taiwan's military, accusing him of intentionally concealing his identity
It’s the second time this Philippine boat has been damaged by the Chinese coast guard in March alone
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledges support for Manila in maritime disputes with China during stopover in Philippine capital Tuesday
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