Tag: South China Sea

Philippines appeals to ASEAN foreign ministers to thwart China’s reclamation activities

THE Philippines has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Sunday to “assert its leadership, centrality, and solidarity” in order to thwart China’s massive reclamation activities over the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). In his intervention during the 26th ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario urged his fellow ministers to support the Philippines in opposing China’s unreasonable actions on its way towards controlling […]

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ASEAN draft statement to steer clear of criticizing China’s actions in disputed waters

FOREIGN Ministers of the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a one-day ministerial level meeting in Malaysia on Sunday (April 26). The preparation meeting at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre came ahead of the leaders summit on Monday (April 27) where heads of state of the regional bloc will meet to discuss a slew of regional and international issues. Territorial disputes in the South China Sea and establishment of an integrated […]

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U.S. says China use of water cannons on Philippine boats, a “provocative” step

THE U.S. State Department said on Tuesday (April 21) that if reports that China used water cannons on Philippine fishing boats in disputed waters are accurate, it would be a “provocative” step. “It would represent a step backward in finding a diplomatic resolution to the dispute,” State spokeswoman Marie Harf said. Filipino activists have accused China’s coast guard of turning water cannons on civilian boats in the disputed area on Monday. Chinese ships rammed a […]

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U.S. rebalance to Asia begins with “Balikatan” military drill in Philippines

PHILIPPINE and U.S. soldiers began their biggest combined military exercise in 15 years on Monday (April 20), in a demonstration of Washington’s commitment to its long-time ally as it rebalances to Asia in the face of China’s expansion in the South China Sea. The annual “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games are part of a new U.S. military initiative known as Pacific Pathways, involving a series of drills across the Asia-Pacific as America deploys more troops, ships […]

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Phl Armed Forces concerned over China’s reclamation work in South China Sea

THE Philippines on Monday (April 20) called on China to stop its reclamation activities in the South China Sea as it poses risks on security. Recent satellite images suggest China has made rapid progress in building an airstrip suitable for military use in contested territory in the Spratly islands in the South China Sea and may be planning another, moves that have been greeted with concern by G7 states and Asia. Philippine Armed Forces Chief Gregorio […]

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Aquino to push for Code of Conduct in South China Sea during ASEAN Summit

TARLAC City — President Aquino said Friday he would push for the crafting of an enforceable Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, when he attends the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Malaysia late this month. The President made the statement amid the United States’ and the Group of Seven’s (G7) pronouncements on the need for a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea disputes. “Sa nalalapit na pagpunta natin sa […]

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U.S., Japanese, South Korea vice foreign ministers urge China to ease in South China Sea

The vice foreign ministers of Japan, South Korea and the United States (U.S) urged China on Thursday (April 16) to adhere to international law and cease its development of island strips in the South China Sea for the apparent purpose of establishing its footprint in the region. “What, I think we all agree on, is the need to pursue any claims that countries have with strict adherence and respect for the rule of law, for […]

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China tells Phl to return to dialogue after Aquino comments on South China Sea

CHINA has urged the Philippines to respect its territorial sovereignty after President Benigno Aquino said Beijing’s efforts to control the South China Sea should cause fear around the world. The Philippine president made the comments during an interview with AFP on Tuesday (April 14), adding that while he did not believe China intended to start a military conflict in the region, there was a possibility of one breaking out. In response to the comments, China’s […]

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Malacanang says diplomacy, help from ASEAN countries key to resolving China aggression

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacanang said that it would continue communicating with other member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the international community in addressing the campaign against China’s continued reclamation work in the West Philippine Sea. Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr., said the country’s moves would be centered on diplomacy, as it continued to push for the crafting of a binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea […]

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China defends reclamation work in South China Sea

The Chinese government mounted a detailed defense on Thursday (April 9) of its reclamation work in the disputed South China Sea, saying its activities were aimed at meeting both military and civil needs. Newly-published satellite images show that China is quickly reclaiming land around a submerged reef within an area the Philippines regards as its exclusive economic zone, with several dredgers in operation and seawalls built. The work on Mischief Reef is China’s most recent […]

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U.S. says Chinese activity in South China Sea causes regional ‘anxiety’

China on Thursday (April 9) sketched out plans for the islands it is creating in the disputed South China Sea, saying they would be used for military defense as well as to provide civilian services that would benefit other countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a news briefing that the reclamation and building work in the Spratly archipelago of the South China Sea was needed partly because of the risk of typhoons in […]

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China defends reclamation of disputed isles in South China Sea

(Reuters) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday (March 8) defended China’s activities in the South China Sea, hinted at inviting Japan to a commemorative World War II military parade and said progress has been made on the Sino-Indian border dispute. At a news conference on the sidelines of China’s annual National People’s Congress, Wang defended his government’s controversial policy of reclamation on disputed isles in the South China Sea which has sparked regional […]

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