The 540-foot coast guard cutter has been operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone for over three weeks.
Military bases jointly operated by U.S. and Philippine forces were among the sensitive sites where the car allegedly collected data.
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.
The Philippine Coast Guard has entered its third week of actively challenging its Chinese counterparts, including a 12,000-ton “monster” China Coast Guard cutter within the country’s exclusive economic zone off Western Luzon.
Analysts say the agreement ‘commits both states to a status quo’ and urge the Philippines to hold firm on its South China Sea stance.
A 14-member delegation from the National Committee on United States-China Relations (NCUSCR), led by Dr. Zhang Jian, visited Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran Inc.
China's navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ship will 'play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness' of its forces.
Beijing and Manila have agreed to continue talks on settling their territorial differences despite Philippine protests about the presence of a Chinese "monster ship" near the contested Scarborough Shoal.
The Chinese Consul General Office in Cebu held a New Year media briefing on Jan. 14, 2025 at Waterfront Hotel. Consul General Zhang Zhen emphasized the
Manila would be able to raise South China Sea-related issues that could ‘embarrass’ Beijing and nudge it into a compromise, analysts say.
The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features.
The Philippine embassy has showcased Filipino fabrics and food products at a trade promotions fair in Beijing, China.In a news release on Monday, Phili