maritime

China’s ‘salami-slicing strategy’ against Philippines in disputed sea

By Matthew WALSH BEIJING, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - Ramming boats, building militarised islands and threatening perceived trespassers -- China…

Philippines says Chinese coast guard boarded navy vessels in South China Sea

MANILA, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Wednesday the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy…

Philippines says navy officer severely injured in China Coast Guard ‘ramming’

MANILA, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines said Tuesday one of its navy personnel was severely injured after the…

Philippine ship, Chinese vessel collide in South China Sea: Beijing

BEIJING, June 17, 2024 (AFP) - Philippine and Chinese vessels collided near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China…

New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea

By Jing Xuan TENG SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (AFP) - New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which…

Philippines accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ actions in high seas medivac

  MANILA, June 7, 2024 (AFP) - As two Philippine vessels meet on the high seas to transfer a sick…

Philippines says Chinese boats seized supplies airdropped to Filipino outpost

MANILA, June 4, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Tuesday that Chinese boats illegally "seized" food and medicine airdropped…

Philippines replaces its military commander for disputed waters

MANILA, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Saturday it has replaced a key commander overseeing forces in…

Philippine boat convoy won’t proceed to China-held reef: organisers

MANILA, May 16, 2024 (AFP) - A convoy of boats carrying Philippine civilians bearing supplies for Filipino fishers has abandoned…

China conducts ‘combat patrols’ as US holds drills with allies in disputed waters

China conducted "combat patrols" Sunday in the South China Sea, its army said, the same day the Philippines, the United…

Philippines, US, Australia, Japan to hold joint drills in disputed sea

MANILA, April 6, 2024 (AFP) - The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air…

Philippines says three soldiers hurt by China water cannon

MANILA, March 24, 2024 (AFP) - Three Philippine troops were injured in the latest China Coast Guard water cannon attack…

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