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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Photo: Reuters
South China Sea

Will backlash force Duterte to retreat from South China Sea oil deal?

The Philippine leader is willing to ‘ignore’ a decision on sovereignty claims by an international tribunal at The Hague so he can strike a deal with China to jointly extract resources, but in the face of a public backlash, his spokesman now denies the president plans to ‘set aside’ the UN ruling.

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The Philippines

Duterte’s South China Sea U-turn: climbdown, or a gambit for oil?

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South China Sea

Duterte will raise South China Sea ruling when he meets Xi in Beijing

The Philippines

Anti-China protests mark anniversary of Manila’s South China Sea legal win

Protesters staged a rally in front of the Chinese consulate, while a survey found most Filipinos want the country to take back China-controlled islands in the disputed waterway.

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A June 18 protest in Manila against the alleged sinking of a Philippine fishing boat by a Chinese vessel. Photo: EPA
The Philippines

Philippines’ Del Rosario back in Manila after Hong Kong deportation

The former foreign affairs secretary is a noted critic of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his detention occurred one day after he said Beijing was ‘not to be trusted’ over the sinking of a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea.

South China Sea

China-Philippines war over South China Sea? Duterte is fear mongering: Hilbay

The man who led the Philippines to victory when a court in The Hague ruled against Beijing’s claims wants a tougher stand by Manila.

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Opinion | Vietnam wants a South China Sea dispute resolution pact with teeth, not more politics

Asean member states and China are a step closer to forming a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea after years of operating a toothless diplomatic pact that has failed to reduce tensions.

People in Hanoi protest over China’s 2012 announcement that it will open nine oil and gas lots in waters in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Why the US’ moderate China watchers are growing sceptical of Beijing

Amendment of constitution removing term limit of the presidency and activity in South China Sea cause a shift in perceptions.

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Claims of lies, coercion in China-Philippines war of words over South China Sea

On Monday, a Manila maritime council accused China of aggressive tactics; the next day Beijing accused Philippines of ‘provoking trouble’.

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Beijing seeks ‘fair and just maritime order’ in South China Sea

Vice-minister Sun Weidong says China rejects 2016 arbitration ruling on disputed waters because it breaches fundamentals in international law.

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A Chinese coastguard vessel (right) fires its water cannon at the Philippine’s BRP Datu Pagbuaya in the South China Sea on October 12. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard via AP
South China Sea

Asian Angle | Will China’s marine reserve gambit push the Philippines to breaking point?

The best path to de-escalation at Scarborough Shoal would be a joint stewardship agreement, not China’s unilateral marine park.

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A Filipino fisheman rows his boat near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, Photo: Reuters
South China Sea

Beijing ‘on high alert’ for disruption after Philippine-India navy patrol: PLA

‘Manila appears to be seeking the backing of external powers to enhance its leverage in negotiations and to counterbalance China’: academic.

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The Philippines

Will more US missiles in Philippines deter or provoke South China Sea conflict?

With the placement of missile and drone systems, analysts debate if the Philippines will become a forward-operating platform or a flashpoint.

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China-Philippines relations

Beijing warns Chinese students of security and safety risks in Philippines

Ministry of Education says public security in the Philippines has been unstable and Chinese have frequently been targeted.

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China’s Ministry of Education has warned students to assess the safety risk of studying in the Philippines. Photo: Shutterstock
South China Sea

China uses water cannon to expel Philippine vessel from Scarborough Shoal

Incident on Friday follows earlier coastguard confrontations near Half Moon and Royal Captain shoals.

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FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2018, file photo provided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar is seen at center right after it ran aground during a routine patrol, on Aug. 29, in the vicinity of Half Moon Shoal, which is called Hasa Hasa in the Philippines, off the disputed Spratlys Group of islands in the South China Sea. Philippine officials say they notified China about a navy frigate that ran aground near a hotly disputed area of the South China Sea in hopes of avoiding any misunderstandings. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP, File)
The Philippines

Why a UN Security Council seat is ‘crucial’ to the Philippines

Manila is hoping for a bigger say in global conflict resolution and its South China Sea dispute with Beijing.

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China-Philippines relations

Philippines’ Marcos softens stance amid economic pressures but will China bite?

The Philippine president’s close ties with the US could prove a stumbling block to better relations with Beijing, observers say.

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Opinion | Beijing’s approach to South China Sea tensions: reduce now, resolve later

While focusing on economic links, China is open to negotiating with rival claimants as long as actors outside the region aren’t involved.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
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Opinion | Xi’s approach to South China Sea tensions: reduce now, resolve later

While focusing on economic links, China is open to negotiating with rival claimants as long as actors outside the region aren’t involved.

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South China Sea: is Beijing’s code of conduct ‘milestone’ progress or a tactic?

In all likelihood, the negotiations will be kicked further down the road just as in the past, analyst says.

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South China Sea

Chinese military says 3 Philippine aircraft expelled from Spratly Islands

China’s Southern Theatre Command releases video of earlier aerial encounter; US State Department says PLA was reckless in that incident.

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China’s military says it drove three Philippine aircraft from over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on February 20. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

‘Unsafe and irresponsible’: US weighs in on China-Philippines aerial encounter

State Department calls on Beijing to ‘refrain from coercive actions and settle its disputes peacefully’.

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An aircraft identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as a Chinese navy helicopter flies near the Philippine fisheries bureau plane at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on February 18. Photo: AFP
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Beijing ready with fresh tactics if Manila launches new South China Sea case: expert

On sidelines of Munich Security Conference, Chinese maritime analyst Wu Shicun says Beijing has new tools since Hague ruling in 2016.

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The Philippines

South China Sea: why Philippines’ new legal case against Beijing may fall flat

Instead of filing a new arbitration case against China, analysts suggest the Philippines use alternative strategies, including a judicial review of the 2016 ruling.

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South China Sea

South China Sea: Beijing submits Scarborough Shoal baseline documents to UN

Incoming US president Donald Trump’s administration may challenge declaration of straight baselines as overreach by China, say experts.

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Geng Shuang, the deputy permanent representative of China to the UN, deposited coordinates and charts asserting China’s sea territory surrounding Scarborough Shoal with the UN on Monday. Photo: AFP
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Chinese military says reef patrols stepped up amid tension with Philippines

PLA Navy and Air Force conduct ‘combat-ready vigilance patrol’ around Scarborough Shoal as Beijing accuses Washington of fanning disputes.

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China’s Southern Theatre Command says it is conducting a “combat-ready vigilance patrol” near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Photo: AFP
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How US-Philippine task force may be ‘fanning the flames’ in South China Sea

South China Sea analyst says Washington-Manila alliance becoming ‘more structured, task-oriented, project-based’.

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South China Sea

Tensions seen rising in South China Sea as Wang Yi calls for ‘friendly’ talks

In video address to symposium, top diplomat also warns any attempt to violate sovereign rights that ignores ‘the basic facts’ will fail.

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US troop aid may reassure Philippines but will prod China: analysts

For Beijing, the US defence secretary’s revelation of deployment to Task Force Ayungin could be ‘nerve-racking’, says analyst.

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The Chinese Coast Guard has fired water cannons at Philippine vessels amid their clashes at Second Thomas Shoal this year. Photo: Reuters
The Chinese Coast Guard has fired water cannons at Philippine vessels amid their clashes at Second Thomas Shoal this year. Photo: Reuters
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China uses Philippine resupply trip to call for Manila’s help managing dispute

Philippine military says ‘there were no untoward incidents’ during the mission to Second Thomas Shoal.

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China’s coastguard circles Scarborough Shoal after Philippines stakes its claim

The Chinese authority says it conducted a patrol as a law enforcement activity.

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South China Sea

China conducts sea and air patrol around shoal amid tension with Philippines

It is the second air-to-sea joint patrol as tensions have escalated around Scarborough, Second Thomas and Sabina shoals.

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The Southern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army says Scarborough Shoal patrol was “carried out in accordance with the law”. Photo: Xinhua
South China Sea

Thitu Island: at the heart of the Philippines’ South China Sea defence strategy

A major upgrade of the airstrip on the island, known locally as Pag-asa, is among the most critical projects in Manila’s new defence concept.

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Thitu Island pictured from the air in 2017. Photo: AP
Thitu Island pictured from the air in 2017. Photo: AP
South China Sea

Explainer | Who is winning the fight for the South China Sea’s resources?

Claimants are competing for fish, oil and gas amid unresolved maritime boundaries and differing interpretations of law.

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The Philippines

Philippines says record 251 Chinese ships spotted in its waters … in 1 week

China’s maritime presence from September 17 to 23 in the West Philippine Sea included coastguard ships, navy warships, and maritime militia vessels.

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South China Sea

Will China exploit the Philippines’ withdrawal from Sabina Shoal?

Defence analysts fear that the BRP Teresa Magbanua’s withdrawal could embolden China, which already has a significant presence in the area.

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The Philippine coastguard ship BRP Teresa Magbanua, which was withdrawn from Sabina Shoal over the weekend. Photo: Handout