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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…

US warns China after Philippines accuses ships of ramming boats

MANILA, June 17, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine government on Monday accused Chinese ships of ramming and damaging its boats…

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…

Philippines submits UN claim to extended continental shelf

MANILA, June 16, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines has sought recognition from the United Nations for its claim to an…

President Marcos says Philippines will ‘vigorously defend what is ours’

MANILA, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines will "vigorously defend what is ours", President Ferdinand Marcos said on Saturday,…

Philippines to buy 5 Japan-made coast guard ships in $400 mn deal

MANILA, May 17, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in…

Philippine Coast Guard says its ship damaged in collision with Chinese vessel

  MANILA, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine Coast Guard said one of its ships was damaged Tuesday in…

Philippines foreign minister urges China: ‘stop harassing us’

MELBOURNE, March 4, 2024 (AFP) - Philippine foreign minister Enrique Manalo told AFP on Monday that his country wants to…

China, Philippines agree to talk more on South China Sea flare-ups

BEIJING, Jan 18, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese and Philippine officials have agreed on the need for closer dialogue to deal…

Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea

MANILA, Jan 15, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines will upgrade outposts in waters off its coast and acquire more ships,…

Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea

MANILA, Jan 15, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines will upgrade outposts in waters off its coast and acquire more ships,…

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