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Philippines to continue resupply missions in S.China Sea, won't escalate situation
MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday that the country will not send its navy to support Filipino fishers in a contested shoal in the South China Sea despite a recent incident with Chinese vessels.
US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy ships in a joint patrol in the disputed South China Sea two days after the allied forces condemned ac
US, allies send message to Beijing over South China Sea clashes with the Philippines
Diplomats and representatives from the militaries and coast guards of the United States, Japan and the Philippines had a maritime dialogue against a backdrop of clashes involving Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea.
Philippines, China trade accusations on new South China Sea confrontation
China and the Philippines gave conflicting versions on Wednesday of a maritime confrontation around a contested shoal in the South China Sea, the latest row in a longstanding dispute between the neighbours.
Philippines new maritime laws add to South China Sea tension
New laws specifying Manila's claims have also angered smaller countries like Malaysia, which could hamper unified resistance to China's attempts at regional dominance.
Waves continue in South China Sea as China warns against 'provocative actions'
With tensions in the South China Sea showing no signs of abating, countries with claims in the disputed waterway are seeking whatever means they can to stay ahead of the competition, including conducting joint exercises and forming deeper alliances.
Philippines files diplomatic protest against China over South China Sea incident
The Philippines' foreign ministry said on Thursday it has filed a diplomatic protest against China over a Dec. 4 maritime incident in the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
Philippines, China Again Clash at Two Disputed South China Sea Shoals
The confrontations at Scarborough and Sabina shoals indicate that Beijing has no intention of easing off on its pressure campaign in disputed waters.
Philippines to continue resupply missions in South China Sea, won't escalate situation: Marcos
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday (Dec 10) that the country will continue its resupply missions in the South China Sea without the need to deploy the navy, despite a recent incident with Chinese vessels.
Marcos Says Philippines Won’t Send Warships After China Clashes
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his nation won’t deploy Navy warships to the South China Sea in response to recent clashes with Beijing in disputed waters.
France backs Philippines on South China Sea in high-level talks
France reiterated its support for the Philippines' position on the South China Sea during high-level diplomatic consultations in Manila on Monday, December 9, following the arrival of a ranking French official on the inaugural Paris-Manila direct flight.
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Philippines Will Not Deploy Navy in Stand-offs With China, Marcos Says
Chinese ships, including a navy vessel, confronted Philippine vessels close to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
US Sends A-10 'Warthogs' to Allied Air Base in Contested South China Sea
The Warthog, which was originally designed for close air support of ground forces, also has maritime combat capabilities.
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"Very unique" Russian submarine spotted in the South China Sea; Philippines deploys navy ship, warplanes
The Philippines coast guard said Monday that a Chinese military helicopter flew close to fishing boats manned by Filipinos ...