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US Warns China Against ‘Harassment’ of Philippine Vessels
May 01, 2023

US Warns China Against ‘Harassment’ of Philippine Vessels

By Sebastian Strangio
The statement from Washington followed another near-collision between Philippine and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.

Philippines Lodges Formal Protests With China Following Laser Incident
February 15, 2023

Philippines Lodges Formal Protests With China Following Laser Incident

By Sebastian Strangio
As relations between Manila and Washington rapidly improve, Beijing is upping the intensity in disputed parts of the South China Sea.
Philippines Accuses Chinese Vessel of Using Laser Against Coast Guard
February 14, 2023

Philippines Accuses Chinese Vessel of Using Laser Against Coast Guard

By Sebastian Strangio
The alleged incident took place close to Second Thomas Shoal in a disputed part of the South China Sea.

Philippine Coast Guard to Bolster Its South China Sea Presence
February 07, 2023

Philippine Coast Guard to Bolster Its South China Sea Presence

By Sebastian Strangio
The head of the PCG announced that it would increase sea patrols and overflights to defend the country's maritime claims.

Philippines Calls Out Dangerous Chinese Actions Near Disputed Shoal
March 28, 2022

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.

Even Duterte Can’t Get Around the Thorn in China-Philippine Relations
December 01, 2021

Even Duterte Can’t Get Around the Thorn in China-Philippine Relations

By Bonnie Girard
The South China Sea continues to be a perennial flashpoint, despite Duterte's best efforts to keep relations on an even keel.

China Coast Guard Uses Water Cannon Against Philippine Boats
November 18, 2021

China Coast Guard Uses Water Cannon Against Philippine Boats

By Jim Gomez
Two Philippine ships headed for Second Thomas Shoal with food supplies for the Filipino forces there were blasted with water by Chinese coast guard vessels.
Chinese Navy Harasses Boat Carrying Filipino Journalists: Report
April 09, 2021

Chinese Navy Harasses Boat Carrying Filipino Journalists: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
This incident is perhaps the first in which a Chinese navy vessel has harassed a civilian boat inside another nation's Exclusive Economic Zone.

Making Sense of the 2020 US South China Sea Policy Update
July 15, 2020

Making Sense of the 2020 US South China Sea Policy Update

By Ankit Panda
Greg Poling joins the podcast to discuss revisions to U.S. South China Sea policy.

A Legal Analysis of the Philippine-China Arbitration Ruling
November 02, 2015

A Legal Analysis of the Philippine-China Arbitration Ruling

By James Kraska
The ruling offers a glimpse into what to expect in the decision on the merits.

Interview: A Philippine Perspective from the Middle of the South China Sea
September 29, 2015

Interview: A Philippine Perspective from the Middle of the South China Sea

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Mayor Eugenio Bito-onon about governing an area in the middle of the South China Sea disputes.
Philippines Tries to Keep South China Sea Outpost Afloat
July 16, 2015

Philippines Tries to Keep South China Sea Outpost Afloat

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Philippines is doing repair work on a ground ship that hosts a small contingent of Philippine soldiers.

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