Manila says Chinese coastguard tried to block resupply of Filipino troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands on February 6. Source link
Read More »Is US-Philippines military base deal a big threat to China?
Level of risk rests on whether missiles are deployed or US presence is permanent, Chinese analysts say. Source link
Read More »Philippines’ Marcos Jnr says South China Sea ‘keeps him up at night’
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Marcos Jnr said his country was committed to peace despite Beijing’s territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea. Source link
Read More »Beijing trip to test Philippines’ Marcos as South China Sea disputes loom
Philippine president’s first visit to Chinese capital will challenge his ability to strike friendlier tone while raising thorny maritime issues, analysts say. Source link
Read More »US military support for Philippines in South China Sea is no sure thing
US officials have pledged military support in case of a Chinese attack on the Philippines, but the treaty leaves some room for interpretation. There are many factors that could influence a US decision to support the Philippines, including the consequences of risking a military clash with China. Source link
Read More »Philippines protests over Taiwan’s live-fire South China Sea drills
Manila condemns military exercises near Taiping Island as ‘unlawful’. Source link
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