Chinese and Philippine ship collision just the latest in a string of South China Sea confrontations
BANGKOK (AP) —
Thomas Shoal in asian news
South China Sea: Philippines dismisses China’s ‘absurd’ demand over supply missions
“Our operations are conducted within our own territorial waters and EEZ,” National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano said in a statement late Saturday, referring to the nation’s exclusive economic zone. “We will not be deterred by foreign interference or intimidation.”
China blocked medical evacuation in South China Sea: Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippine coast guard on Friday accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick member of its armed forces in the South China Sea, calling its actions "barbaric and inhumane."
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation
MANILA — The Philippine coast guard on June 7 accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick armed forces member in the South China Sea, calling it "barbaric and inhumane".
Philippine civilian group slams China for ‘modern-day piracy’ in Second Thomas Shoal
Rafaela David, one of the leaders of Atin Ito (“It’s Ours”), said China’s coastguard cannot get away with the reported seizure of supplies for Filipino troops stationed aboard a rickety warship that serves as a military outpost in the Second Thomas Shoal.
Philippines rejects South China Sea gun-pointing allegations: ‘we have the right to defend ourselves’
“It was just in preparation for self-defence in case something happens because they were very close,” Brawner told a press conference, describing the actions of the China Coast Guard as “provocative”.
Chinese state media says Philippine troops pointed guns at coastguards near disputed South China Sea reef
A post on CCTV’s Frontline social media account on Sunday said the incident took place near the Second Thomas Shoal, which has been at the centre of numerous confrontations in recent months.
No breakthrough, no breakdown at Shangri-La
MANILA – Rising tensions between China and US allies in Asia set the tone for this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, a defense talk shop that brought together defense officials and policy experts from across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.