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China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is "pushing us to the wall" with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that "all options are on the table" for Manila's response, including new international lawsuits.
Philippines 'pushed to the wall' as it sends warning to Beijing ships in South China Sea
Growing tensions between China and the Philippines in the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea are reaching a boiling point, Manila officials say.
Tensions Rise as Philippines Accuses China of Intimidation at South China Sea Shoal
The Philippines accuses China of using its largest coast guard vessel to intimidate Filipino fishermen at Scarborough Shoal, heightening tensions in the disputed South China Sea. Manila's National Security Council urges China to withdraw the vessel,
Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea shoal, and normalizing an “illegal presence,” after Beijing sent its largest coast guard vessel into Manila’s maritime zone.
China's deployment of 'monster ship' alarming, says Philippine security official
The Philippines said China's deployment of its largest coast guard vessel inside Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) was alarming and clearly meant to intimidate fishermen operating around a contested shoal in the South China Sea.
Philippines Challenges China's 'Escalatory Actions' in South China Sea
The Philippines has urged China to halt its aggressive maneuvers in the South China Sea, specifically near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after lodging a protest over Chinese maritime activities within its exclusive economic zone.
Philippines Says Alarmed By Chinese Ships Moving Closer To Shore
The Philippines said Tuesday it was alarmed by Chinese coast guard patrols which are growing closer to the country's shore.
PCG: 'Monster ship' closest deployment yet by China to PH coastline
The Philippine Coast Guard on Wednesday said that China's "monster ship" deployed off Zambales in Luzon was so far Beijing's closest vessel yet to the Philippine coastline.
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Navy: Contingency plans ready against China’s reclamation in Scarborough
The Philippine government has established contingency plans in case China proceeds with reclamation activities in Bajo de ...
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Philippines Protests Fresh Chinese Deployments at Disputed Shoal
The Philippines yesterday again accused China of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea and ...
Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia
Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to ...
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Philippines says China’s ‘monster’ ship on a mission to intimidate
Beijing has repeatedly asserted its jurisdiction over Scarborough Shoal, which lies within Manila’s exclusive economic zone.
China defends Scarborough Shoal patrols after Philippine protest
China has defended its coastguard patrols in the disputed Sea, responding to a protest from the Philippines over what it called the Chinese force's "continued illegal presence and operations". "The ...
Philippines tracks Chinese vessel near Scarborough Shoal amid rising tensions
The Philippines has deployed its vessels and aircraft to closely monitor a massive Chinese Coast Guard ship the largest in ...
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China’s ‘monster’ ship arrives at Scarborough Shoal
The world’s largest coast guard ship arrived at the disputed area as China’s navy holds drills to exert air control.