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Philippines Will Not Deploy Navy in Stand-offs With China, Marcos Says

Philippines Will Not Deploy Navy in Stand-offs With China, Marcos Says

By Sebastian Strangio
On December 4, Chinese ships, including a navy vessel, confronted Philippine vessels close to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

Philippines, China Again Clash at Two Disputed South China Sea Shoals

Philippines, China Again Clash at Two Disputed South China Sea Shoals

By Sebastian Strangio
The confrontations at Scarborough and Sabina shoals indicate that Beijing has no intention of easing off on its pressure campaign in disputed waters.
Indonesia Yet to Create Joint Maritime Development Areas With China, FM Says

Indonesia Yet to Create Joint Maritime Development Areas With China, FM Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Sugiono has played down the significance of a joint statement that appeared to recognize China's expansive claims in the South China Sea.

Philippines, US Sign Military Intelligence Sharing Agreement

Philippines, US Sign Military Intelligence Sharing Agreement

By Sebastian Strangio
The pact could allow the Philippines to access more sophisticated weapons systems from its long-standing security ally.

Did Indonesia Just Capitulate to China on the South China Sea?

Did Indonesia Just Capitulate to China on the South China Sea?

By Sebastian Strangio
Over the weekend, the two nations signed a joint development agreement that refers to "overlapping claims" in the disputed waterway.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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China Declares Baselines Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal

China Declares Baselines Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
The move was a direct response to the Philippines' enactment of two new laws aimed at strengthening the country's own maritime claims.

Philippines’ Marcos Signs Laws Aimed at Strengthening Maritime Claims

Philippines’ Marcos Signs Laws Aimed at Strengthening Maritime Claims

By Sebastian Strangio
The enactment of the new legislation prompted the Chinese government to lodge a “stern protest” with Manila.
Vietnam Spratly Island Construction Continuing at Rapid Pace, Report Says

Vietnam Spratly Island Construction Continuing at Rapid Pace, Report Says

By Sebastian Strangio
According to a U.S. think tank, the country is building runways and other “potential military structures” in the South China Sea.

Malaysia’s Anwar Again Says Oil and Gas Exploration Will Continue

Malaysia’s Anwar Again Says Oil and Gas Exploration Will Continue

By Sebastian Strangio
China has protested the state energy firm Petronas' exploration activities in the South China Sea.

India Emerges as ASEAN’s Hedging Bet Against China at Laos Summit

India Emerges as ASEAN’s Hedging Bet Against China at Laos Summit

By Elizabeth Roche
The India-ASEAN joint statement endorsed ASEAN’s concerns over swiftly concluding a code of conduct in the South China Sea, in keeping with UNCLOS provisions.

At ASEAN Meeting, US Condemns Chinese Actions in South China Sea

At ASEAN Meeting, US Condemns Chinese Actions in South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on China and ASEAN to revive negotiations over a Code of Conduct.
Vietnam Protests ‘Brutal’ Chinese Attack on Fishermen in Paracel Islands

Vietnam Protests ‘Brutal’ Chinese Attack on Fishermen in Paracel Islands

By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing claims that the Vietnamese fishing boat was operating illegally in Chinese waters, and that its actions caused "no injuries."

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