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(REUTERS) — U.S. officials expressed concerns on Tuesday (May 26) over China’s maritime ambitions after the ceremonial opening of two lighthouses in disputed waters, developments likely to escalate tensions in a region. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said President Barack Obama considered the security situation in the South China Sea. “The president has often talked about how critically important the security situation is in the South China Sea. It’s critical to the national security of […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – An expert declared that the continued reclamation activities of China will soon become a hazard and a threat to the freedom of navigation. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
MAY 14 — In a speech that he made in the United States (US) capital, the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Albert Del Rosario asked for the help of the country’s long-time ally on the matter of Chinese reclamation in the West Philippine Sea. (Washington DC, United States of America) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto del Rosario warned against the effects of the massive Chinese reclamation in the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN). Del Rosario said that the continuing Chinese reclamation will affect the unity of the ASEAN as well as the credibility of the said organization. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, April 24 (Eagle News) – According to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), more than 12, 000 Filipino fishermen are affected by the continuing Chinese reclamation in the West Philippine Sea which destroys the coral reefs which served as the natural habitat of several marine life. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
WASHINGTON DC, USA (Eagle News)- According to United States Navy Admiral Samuel Locklear, the ongoing reclamation activities of China is very aggressive and will give them de facto control of the said region. China however denied that its activities are against international law. In the light of the event, high foreign affairs officials of the United States, Japan and South Korea asked China to follow international law and stop its reclamation system. (Eagle News Service […]
