China, Beijing and Philippines

Philippines turns to comic book to assert South China Sea claims
The Philippine government launched a comic book Friday asserting its claims in the disputed South China Sea, amid rising tensions with Beijing over the strategic waterway. China claims most of the South China Sea despite an international tribunal ruling it without basis,
Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing
The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea
The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.
Philippines files protest over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea
The protest stems from the presence of two coast guard vessels on Jan. 5 and Jan. 10 in and around the disputed Scarborough shoal
ASEAN and China Must Start Tackling Thorny Issues of South China Sea Code, Philippines Says
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding, the Philippines' top diplomat said on Saturday.
‘It’s a win’: Philippines, China uphold South China Sea deal on resupply missions
Analysts say the agreement ‘commits both states to a status quo’ and urge the Philippines to hold firm on its South China Sea stance.
Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks despite row over 'monster ship'
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.
Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China's 'dangerous' actions
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with ...
Marco Rubio affirms ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Philippines
Mr Rubio discussed the “dangerous and destabilising actions in the South China Sea” by China. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea ...
Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face ...
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Rubio affirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to Philippines
In a call with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Rubio “underscored the United States’ ironclad commitments to the Philippines under our Mutual Defense Treaty,” US Department of ...
Gambling tycoon abused in Thai jail after saying he spied for China, lawyers say
BANGKOK - A jailed gambling tycoon fighting extradition to China received \"inhumane treatment\" in a Thai prison after saying he was a Chinese spy, his lawyers have told Interpol, saying they fear ...
U.S. Typhon missile to stay in Philippines for now, top security official says
The U.S. military's Typhon launchers which can fire multi-purpose missiles up to thousands of kilometres will stay in the ...
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Beijing tells PH: Stop peddling so-called ‘Chinese spy’
The Chinese government on Wednesday took issue with a recent announcement by Philippine authorities about the arrest of a Chinese national suspected of working as a spy for Beijing. “We hope the ...