One fisherman dies as vessel rams reef, adding more tension to ongoing dispute between China and Philippines over Scarborough Shoal AFP Manila: The Philippines alleged on Sunday that a Chinese vessel accidentally rammed a local fishing boat north of a disputed South China Sea shoal, killing one and leaving four others missing. […]
An imposing presence … Chinese Navy submarines and warships take part in an international fleet review. Photo: Reuters BEIJING: In a show of its resolve in a dispute over the South China Sea, China has sharply criticised Vietnam for passing a law that claims sovereignty over the Paracel and the Spratly islands, saying they are […]
Most newspapers lead with Beijing’s latest move in the multi-nation South China Sea territorial dispute. China on Thursday announced the establishment of a new city, Sansha, under the authority of Hainan province, according to China Daily and People’s Daily. The new city government replaces three “administration offices” that manage the South China Sea Pratas, Paracel […]
BEIJING — In a show of its resolve in a dispute over the South China Sea, China sharply criticized Vietnam on Thursday for passing a law that claims sovereignty over the Paracel and Spratly Islands, saying they are the “indisputable” territory of China. The Foreign Ministry in Beijing summoned the Vietnamese ambassador, Nguyen Van Tho, […]
By BRIAN SPEGELE BEIJING—Inclement weather appears to have achieved what diplomacy couldn’t in the South China Sea as Beijing announced it was withdrawing its fishing vessels from the disputed Scarborough Shoal due to storms and rough seas, following a similar announcement by Manila over the weekend. Nonetheless, Beijing indicated its ships could soon return to […]
He is a victim of sudden Chinese restrictions on banana imports from the Philippines that China says have been imposed for health reasons but that Bangoy and other growers view as retaliation for a recent flare-up in contested waters around Scarborough Shoal. “They just stopped buying,” Bangoy said. “It is a big disaster.” His plight […]
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The term “rocky relations” took on new meaning after Chinese civilian maritime enforcement ships confronted a Philippines Navy frigate in a standoff over a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. The Scarborough Shoal is marked by five rocks, the tallest of which projects three metres above water at high tide. […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Myanmar have discussed the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) issue and reiterated the importance of the freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce in the area, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday. The two countries agreed to collaborate on various fields of cooperation at the conclusion of […]
Carlyle A. Thayer CANBERRA: The term “rocky relations” took on new meaning after Chinese civilian maritime enforcement ships confronted a Philippines Navy frigate in a standoff over a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. The Scarborough Shoal is marked by five rocks, the tallest of which projects 3 meters above water at high tide. The […]
SINGAPORE—In the turbulent seascape of East and Southeast Asia, no area is of greater strategic importance than the South China Sea. Approximately one-third of the world’s annual maritime trade and more than half its annual merchant fleet tonnage passes through this area. Every year, $1.2 trillion in U.S. trade crosses the South China Sea, as […]