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Philippines says its actions in South China Sea driven by national interest
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Philippines dismisses China’s claim that South China Sea incidents are ‘under the direction of other countries’
Statement comes after China accuses Philippines of ‘acting as others’ chess pieces’ regarding South China Sea dispute - Anadolu Ajansı
Philippines confident Trump will uphold sea patrols vs China
The Philippines’ top diplomat to the United States expressed confidence Monday that President Donald Trump’s new administration would continue military patrols in the disputed South China Sea and move ahead with an agreed expansion of the U.
Philippines says acts in national interest in South China Sea
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by burning waste
China has accused the Philippines of polluting the environment after it released footage it said showed troops burning rubbish at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The video, published on social media by state broadcaster CGTN on Saturday,
UK Concerned by Chinese Activity in South China Sea, Says Foreign Minister
Britain is concerned by China's "dangerous and destabilising" activity in the South China Sea, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday. "We are concerned by dangerous and destabilising activities by China in the South China Sea,
Don’t provoke tensions in South China sea – Beijing tells UK
China has called on the United Kingdom to respect its interests in the South China Sea and avoid provoking tensions in the region. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning made the call on Tuesday.
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AI says China’s 9-dash line has no legal basis
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To the Philippines: Don’t be a ship lost at sea in foreign policy
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Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
The Philippine defense secretary says his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to ...
The Philippines becomes the staging ground for a US-led war with China
France, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand—following Washington’s lead—have each staged war games or concluded alliances ...
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Philippines tells China: Maritime actions not 'theatre' but defense of sovereign rights
The Philippines has called out China's foreign minister for using "creative analogy" and wordplay to distract from the core ...
Canada, Philippines Advance Military Pact Amid China Tensions
The Philippines and Canada have concluded negotiations for a key military agreement, as Manila expands defense partnerships ...
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have ...
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AFP to China: Philippines is no one’s pawn
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) lashed back at China yesterday following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent ...