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Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks despite row over ‘monster ship’
Latest discussions came days after the Philippines accused China of encroaching on its exclusive economic zone near Scarborough Shoal.
Map Shows Chinese 'Monster Ship' Movements in South China Sea
The 12,000-ton CCG-5901, along with its sister ship CCG-2901 is the world's largest Coast Guard vessel and three times heavier than the U.S. Coast Guard's Legend-class cutters, earning it the nickname the Monster.
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits.
Japan ‘Gravely Concerned’ About South China Sea Tensions, FM Says
Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country’s partnership with Southeast Asia was “vital for regional peace and stability,”
PH reiterates willingness to settle South China Sea row through dialogue
The Philippines reiterated its willingness to address--through dialogue--the South China Sea conflict with China, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday. Manila and Beijing convened the 10th meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea (BCM) in Xiamen,
Philippines and China pledge to resolve South China Sea issues
MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features.
Philippines Confronts China’s ‘Monster’ Ship in Disputed Sea
The Philippines has accused a giant Chinese coast guard vessel it dubbed as the “Monster” of maintaining an “illegal presence” in its exclusive economic zone as Beijing ramps up activities in the disputed South China Sea.
PCG: 'Monster ship' closest deployment yet by China to PH coastline
The Philippine Coast Guard on Wednesday said that China's "monster ship" deployed off Zambales in Luzon was so far Beijing's closest vessel yet to the Philippine coastline.
Philippines, China Pledge to Seek Common Ground on South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their ...
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New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive
The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." ...
US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation ...
Philippines threatens legal action after Chinese coast guard ship sails in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has threatened international lawsuits against China for the action, which it says is another sign of the ...
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Why 2025 Looks ‘Dangerous’ for the US-China Relationship
From Taiwan to the South China Sea to malign influence operations, a longtime U.S.-China scholar sees trouble on the horizon ...
China, Philippines hold 10th BCM meeting on SCS amid lingering tensions
Chinese side made solemn representations over the recent infringement and provocative activities of the Philippine side in ...
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Japan, Philippines vow to boost security ties over China concern
MANILA: Japan and the Philippines vowed on Wednesday (Jan 15) to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions ...