China, Philippines

Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by burning waste
China has accused the Philippines of polluting the environment after it released footage it said showed troops burning rubbish at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The video, published on social media by state broadcaster CGTN on Saturday,
Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
The Philippines and its security allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea , Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Wednesday.
Tensions Rise Over Disputed Shoal in South China Sea
China has monitored a Philippine civilian vessel supplying a warship at the contested Second Thomas Shoal. China urges cooperation from the Philippines and to cease exaggerating tensions. The Philippine embassy in Beijing has yet to comment on the situation.
China Monitored Philippine Supply Run to Grounded Warship on Disputed Shoal
China said it monitored a Philippine civilian boat delivering daily provisions to the "illegally grounded" warship at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, a statement from the coast guard said.
Philippines Warns Over China 'Restricting' Flights Over South China Sea
The Philippines and its security allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Wednesday,
Philippines and allies ready to fight if China restricts flights in South China Sea
Philippines defence secretary warns that country will take action against China’s increasing aggression in the disputed waters.
Philippines accuses Chinese state media of spreading propaganda over South China sea pollution claims
Philippines officials accused a Chinese government-owned broadcaster of spreading misleading information and propaganda following its claim that a Philippine vessel was intentionally polluting the waters of the South China Sea,
Tensions erupt in South China Sea as China told to expect retaliation if it makes key move
Manila says it is, alongside allies, ready to "counteract" any attempt by Beijing to restrict flights in airspace over the ...
Is Trump's abrupt turn on Ukraine giving Taiwan jitters as China vows to seize the island?
The U.S. is Taiwan's ace in the hole as it faces China's threats, so does Trump's fickle foreign policy fuel concern, or does Taipei have "a better hand"?
Taipei Times1d
Beijing to hike defense spending by 7.2% this year
China’s defense spending is to rise 7.2 percent this year, the same as last year, Beijing said yesterday, as its armed forces undergo rapid modernization and eye deepening strategic competition with ...
China to have world’s most powerful army by 2035? Xi Jinping’s MASTERPLAN revealed, Beijing to increase defence budget by…
China defense budget is 1.78 trillion yuan (about $249 billion), which is roughly less than a third of US defense budget of ...
How China Is Rewriting the Law of the Sea
The Philippines is preparing to build a new arbitration case against China over alleged breaches of international law in the ...
The Nashua Telegraph1d
China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year
China said Wednesday it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year, as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more ...
China says Tasman Sea navy firing drills 'in line' with international law
Recent unprecedented live-fire drills by China's navy in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were "totally in ...
National Interest on MSN6d
America’s South China Sea Nightmare Is Unfolding In Real Time
Whatever happens in the near term, it is obvious that there is a serious arms race occurring for dominance in the South China ...