“Every escalation between China and the Philippines — without exception — has been caused by Philippine provocations and violation of China’s sovereignty. Calm will return once the ...
China is seeking to substantiate its claim to a contentious reef in the Philippines' internationally recognized exclusive economic zone (EEZ), further escalating tensions with the U.S. ally.
BEIJING, Nov 15 (Reuters) - China said on Friday the Philippines had sent supplies to a warship grounded on Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed atoll in the South China Sea. In a separate statement ...