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Philippines President’s Bold Move Defies China in Disputed Waters
On November 8, 2024, the President of the Philippines signed two significant laws that emphasize the country’s rights over its vast maritime areas, including parts of the South China Sea. This move angered China,
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
Marcos Signs Laws Rejecting China's Expansive Sea Boundary Claims
The two laws reaffirms Philippines' maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China.
China slams Philippines over twin South China Sea laws, vows 'resolute' action if provoked
Beijing has condemned two laws enacted by Manila, saying they breach Chinese rights in the Sea, while calling on the Philippines to "immediately stop any unilateral actions that could escalate disputes".
China will take targeted countermeasures against Philippines’ introduction of new laws which infringe on China's territorial sovereignty: expert
On August 26, 2024, an officer from China Coast Guard monitors Philippine Coast Guard ship 4411 which ilegally intruded into waters near China's Xianbin Jiao. Photo: China Coast G
Philippines unlikely to turn up heat in South China Sea dispute after US election: report
The Philippines is likely to maintain a “low-intensity” approach to China in the transition period after the United States election, a survey by a Beijing-based think tank has concluded.
China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
China summoned the Philippines' ambassador on Friday to express its objection to two new laws in the Southeast Asian nation asserting maritime rights and sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea,
Marcos Signs Laws on Philippine Sea Rights, Draws China Ire
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enacted on Friday two laws bolstering his nation’s maritime claims, drawing criticism from Beijing as South China Sea tensions persist.Most Read from BloombergThe Leaf Blowers Will Not Go QuietlyKey Ballot Initiatives and Local Races Highlight Views on Abortion,
China objects to Philippines new maritime laws
China expressed on Friday its strong objections to two new Philippines laws that define the country's maritime boundaries over disputed areas in the South China Sea, in its foreign ministry
Philippines Confident in US Alliance Under Trump Amid China Tensions, Envoy Says
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines expects U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific and support for its treaty ally amid South China ...
Is it time for the Philippines and China to resume talks over their maritime row?
China has been ‘dragging its feet’ to hold talks over the issue, such as establishing a binding code of conduct, an analyst ...
Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China’s navy watches
Philippine forces have stage drills that included seizing an island in the South China Sea as Chinese navy ships kept watch ...
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Philippines approves two new laws reaffirming sovereignty in disputed waters with China
The Philippines approved two new laws on Friday aimed at reaffirming its sovereignty in the South China Sea, where it ...
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Newly Inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto Visits China in First Overseas Trip
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to maintain close ties with China during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi ...
Typhoon floods villages, rips off roofs and damages 2 domestic airports in northern Philippines
Manila, Philippines — Typhoon Yinxing battered the northern Philippines with floods and landslides before blowing away from ...
Donald Trump set to sustain US-Philippines ties to counter China’s clout: analysts
China will be Donald Trump's key priority, and the Philippines can expect security commitments from Washington to continue, analysts say Former US president Donald Trump's return to the White House ...
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China warns PH on 'making a show of force' after defense drills in WPS | INQToday
China is accusing the Philippines of "making a show of force" that would supposedly escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea as Manila holds large-scale combat drillsin the disputed waters.