China, Rubio and Manila

Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China's 'dangerous' actions
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippine counterpart on Wednesday and underscored the "ironclad" U.S.
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea
The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.
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.
Philippines, China deploy new ships to West Philippine Sea
A new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel has replaced BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) to resume patrol operations against China’s illegal presence off the
ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,
Rubio Slams Beijing Over South China Sea, Sparking Rebuke
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparked a sharp rebuke from Beijing over his comments on the South China Sea in one of his first foreign policy statements since taking office.
Philippines to Pick Venue Soon for Second South China Sea Case Against Beijing
The Philippines won a landmark case at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016 that found China's sweeping claim of sovereignty in the South China Sea had no basis under international law. It now wants to hold Beijing accountable for what it says is its harvesting of giant clams and substantial environmental damage to coral reefs in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
US moves Typhon missile system to new site in Philippines amid China tensions
The senior Philippine government source said the redeployment would help determine where and how fast the missile battery ...
Philippines-China cooperation under the belt and road initiative
This text highlights the positive impact of Chinese aid on infrastructure development in the Philippines within the framework ...
Map Shows US Spy Planes Operating Near China's Coast
China had protested what it called "close-in reconnaissance" of Chinese territory by the U.S. military in the past.
Exclusive-US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines
The U.S. military has moved its Typhon launchers - which can fire multipurpose missiles up to thousands of kilometres - from ...
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Philippines Challenge ‘Monster’ China Coast Guard Cutter, U.S. Carrier Vinson Drills with Philippine Forces in South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard has entered its third week of actively challenging its Chinese counterparts, including a ...
Philippine official ‘positive’ on trade with China despite political friction
Trade official says his country can still be a ‘platform’ for China trade, even as US President Donald Trump threatens ...
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Bridging Nations: The Philippines and China's Strategic Partnership
The Belt and Road Initiative has significantly strengthened the Philippines-China relations, leading to substantial infrastructure development in the Philippines. Projects such as the ...
French Aircraft Carrier To Visit The Philippines
France's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is to visit the Philippines next month, the French envoy to Manila said Thursday, signaling a deepening security cooperation between the two countries.