China, Philippines and National Interest

Philippines says acts in national interest in South China Sea
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Philippines Says Its Actions in South China Sea Driven by National Interest
MANILA (Reuters) - China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Philippines Challenges China's South China Sea Stance
The Philippines asserts its independence in the South China Sea dispute, countering China's claims of external influence. Manila's foreign ministry emphasizes China's non-compliance with international law and reveals a transparency initiative involving journalists to highlight maritime actions.
DFA to China exec: PH independent, actions driven by nat'l interest
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday dismissed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks that incidents in the South China Sea (SCS) are "staged under the direction of other countries.
DFA rebuffs China's sea dispute remark: PH actions based on nat’l interest
The Philippines on Monday, March 10, rejected Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent statement that described the South China Sea issue as nothing but mere “shadow play” orchestrated by other countries.
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PH rejects China’s ‘theatrics,’ cites repeated violations of maritime laws
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