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China-Philippines maritime disputes
China, Philippines Reach ‘Provisional’ Deal Over Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The agreement, which is designed to reduce tensions at Second Thomas Shoal, was the subject of immediate disagreement between Beijing and Manila.
New Deal Establishes a Hotline Chinese and Philippine Presidents Can Use to Stop Clashes at Sea
By Jim Gomez
China and the Philippines have created such emergency telephone hotlines at lower levels in the past to better manage disputes.
China, Philippines Trade Statements Over Medical Evacuation From Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite pledging to de-escalate tensions at Second Thomas Shoal, Beijing and Manila continue to exchange rhetorical fire.
Japan and the Philippines Sign Defense Pact in the Face of Shared Alarm Over China
By Jim Gomez and Haruka Nuga
The Reciprocal Access Agreement allows Filipino and Japanese forces to enter the other’s territory for joint drills.
Philippine Military Demands $1M in Reparations From China After Maritime Clash
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides pledged this week to de-escalate the situation after a June 17 clash at a disputed shoal in the Spratly Islands.
China, Philippines Pledge to De-escalate Tensions in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The "frank and constructive discussions” came two weeks after a major clash close to Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
Philippines Must ‘Do More’ on South China Sea, Marcos Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Will Manila request greater U.S. assistance in its ongoing stand-off with China at Second Thomas Shoal?
Philippines Says it Wants ‘Dialogue’ With China Following Maritime Clash
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's top diplomat says that the country will pursue "confidence building measures," but is "not blind" to recent incidents in the South China Sea.
Philippine Military Demands Return Equipment of Seized by China During Maritime Clash
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine military has also released video footage of Monday's incident in the South China Sea, which injured eight Filipino sailors, one seriously.
China, Philippines Trade Blame for Ship Collision in South China Sea
By Simina Mistreanu and Jim Gomez
Once again, Chinese and Philippine vessels collided during an attempted resupply to Filipino troops at Second Thomas Shoal.
There Is No ‘Secret Agreement’ Between China and the Philippines on Second Thomas Shoal
By Christian Schultheiss
The diplomatic charade masks the key question: Would China refrain from seizing Second Thomas Shoal if the Philippines was forced to withdraw?
76% of Filipinos View China as Country’s ‘Greatest Threat’: Survey
By Sebastian Strangio
Public attitudes toward China in the Philippines have dipped considerably as tensions have increased in the South China Sea.
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