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Scarborough Shoal
Philippines Will Toughen South China Sea Stance, Admiral Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos' comments come two days after the Philippine Coast Guard removed a barrier that Chinese ships had installed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
Philippines Says It Removed ‘Floating Barrier’ From Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard described China's installation of the barrier at Scarborough Shoal as "a clear violation of international law.”
Philippines Protests China’s Installation of Submerged Barrier at Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The "floating barrier" is intended to prevent Filipino fishermen from accessing Scarborough Shoal, a China-occupied feature in the South China Sea.
New Year, Old Moves: China, Philippines, and the South China Sea
By Vincent Kyle Parada
Although both sides have kept it low key, Chinese coast guard activities are continuing in areas claimed by Manila.
Philippines Calls Out Dangerous Chinese Actions Near Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard claims that Chinese vessels have maneuvered dangerously close to Philippine ships on four occasions over the past year.
Philippines Protests ‘Blocking’ of Its Patrol Ships by China
By Jim Gomez
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has asked the Philippines to respect what it calls Chinese sovereignty in the disputed waters.
South China Sea: Philippine Coast Guard Spots PLAN Warship Off Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
The warship was accompanied by China Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels.
South China Sea: US Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
The operation is the second of its kind in the month of May 2019.
Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
By Prashanth Parameswaran
How China thinks about and acts in the maritime gray zone, and what that means for the region’s future.
Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Advances at a recent meeting are much more modest than suggested and conceal the significant challenges that remain.
Destroyer Visit Puts Japan-Philippines Military Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement caps an active week for bilateral defense relations.
Philippine Navy Deploys Japan-Donated TC-90 Aircraft to Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The deployment was a first for the Philippine Navy.