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South China Sea disputes
China, Philippines Trade Accusations After Latest South China Sea Collision
By Sebastian Strangio
The clash suggests that Beijing's pressure campaign, previously focused on Second Thomas Shoal, is moving to other parts of the Spratly Islands.
Philippines Protests Chinese Air Force Jets’ Firing of Flares in the Path of Patrol Plane
By Jim Gomez
The encounter over Scarborough Shoal was the first aerial run-in since high-seas hostilities between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea started to flare last year.
An Aggressive China Is Pushing the Philippines and Vietnam Closer Than Ever
By Vincent Kyle Parada
The Philippines and Vietnam have had a complicated relationship over the South China Sea, but they are finding value in strategic alignment.
Can China and the Philippines Save Their South China Sea Understanding?
By Christian Schultheiss
An analysis of the Philippines’ recent resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal suggests that the understanding can, in fact, satisfy both sides’ red lines.
Vietnam Coast Guard Vessel Arrives in Philippines for Joint Exercise
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations are strengthening their maritime cooperation against a backdrop of Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.
US Announces $500 Million in Military Funding for the Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement caps off two years that have seen a considerable strategic convergence between the two long-standing allies.
Philippines Resupplies Contested Shoal Under ‘Understanding’ With China
By Sebastian Strangio
Manila said that “no untoward incidents" took place during Saturday's mission to Second Thomas Shoal, but the two sides continue to trade public barbs.
Myanmar Violence, South China Sea Tensions Top Agenda Ahead of ASEAN Meetings
By Jintamas Saksornchai
The bloc's foreign ministers and their international counterparts are meeting at a tense time in regional affairs.
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.
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.
Philippines, Japan Sign Reciprocal Access Agreement Amid China Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides say that the agreement marks a decisive step forward in their bilateral defense relationship.
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.