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Cristina Chi – Philstar.com November 1, 2024 | 6:44pm MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the European Union have moved beyond general language to explicitly condemn “illegal, coercive, aggressive and dangerous actions” in the South China Sea following high-level talks in Manila on Tuesday, October 29. In a joint statement issued after their second maritime […]
The US has pledged to deepen its cooperation with long-time ally the Philippines by committing US$8 million in funding to help modernise its coastguard as China’s rival maritime claims with the island nation press on. The funding would be used to support the Philippine coastguard’s “infrastructure enhancements, training programme development and resource acquisition and management […]
With the US presidential election just days away, the Philippines watches with bated breath, aware that the outcome could redefine the two countries’ defence relationship. Will the winner be Donald Trump, whose past tenure in the White House suggests a transactional approach, or Kamala Harris, who promises continuity and a renewed commitment to alliance? Both […]
The Chinese military is constructing a new counter-stealth radar system on a disputed reef in the South China Sea that would significantly expand its surveillance capabilities in the region, satellite imagery suggests. Analysis by Chatham House suggests China is upgrading its outpost on Triton Island, on the south-west corner of the Paracel archipelago, building what […]
1. China hit by sudden rise of sea water level ‘never seen in history’ Late Monday evening, along the coast of northeastern China’s Bohai Sea, the water began to rise as it normally does when tide comes in. But the water kept rising. It quickly flooded inland areas, prompting emergency responses and shattering official records. […]
A Philippine lawmaker has appealed to the United States to show its commitment to Manila’s defence by donating one of its guided-missile cruisers that is set to be decommissioned next year. Observers are divided on whether Washington would grant the request, with some questioning the viability of acquiring an outdated vessel requiring regular maintenance. Congressman […]
Russia and China’s coordinated move to block a statement drafted by Southeast Asian countries for the East Asia Summit (EAS) is stoking concerns about the growing risks of Asean’s ability to remain neutral over divisive issues. The statement supported by the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations and presented at the summit in Vientiane, Laos, […]