Philippines-China

Philippines Stands Firm On Sabina Shoal Amid Tense Talks With China

12 Sep 2024

The Philippines reaffirmed its stance on the contested Sabina Shoal despite ongoing efforts to ease tensions during “frank and candid” discussions with China on managing disputes in the South China Sea. The Southeast Asian nation has maintained a steady presence at the shoal, monitoring suspected small-scale reclamation activities by China,...

Tensions Escalate: China-Philippines Blame Each Other For South China Sea Collision

19 Aug 2024

Collision at Sabina Shoal A confrontation between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea led to a collision early Monday morning, with both sides blaming each other for the incident. The collision occurred at 3:24 am local time near Sabina Shoal, approximately 140km west of Palawan, a...

Philippines China Reach Understanding On Resupply Missions To Beached Ship In South China Sea

22 Jul 2024

The Philippines and China have announced a “temporary arrangement” regarding resupply missions to a beached Filipino naval ship in the South China Sea, a crucial point of contention between the two nations. The agreement aims to manage maritime differences and de-escalate ongoing tensions. Details of the Arrangement The agreement...

Philippines Accuses China Coast Guard Of Ship Damage

30 Apr 2024

Philippines on Tuesday alleged that the China Coast Guard deployed water cannons towards two of its vessels, resulting in damage to one of them, while conducting a patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. It accused China of engaging in "dangerous maneuvers and obstruction" and reinstating...