Philippines

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Marcos seeks to negotiate with Beijing over disputed maritime territories
A few weeks after his state visit to Beijing, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to hold concrete negotiations with China to resolve conflicts in disputed maritime areas. He has proposed talks between the foreign ministries of the two countries for this purpose, according to a report by the AP news agency. The idea is […] continue reading →
Rearming in the South China Sea
Dangerous incidents in the South China Sea are on the rise. But of all places, an area through which one-third of all global trade transits lacks a universally accepted crisis mechanism. continue reading →
Between the USA and China: Marcos Jr. seeks balance
The Philippines is seeking a balance between its partners the USA and China. Conflicts with Beijing over maritime territories have dominated relations in recent times. But the new President Marcos Jr. is trying to find a way to more cooperation. To this end, he traveled to Beijing this week. continue reading →
President of the Philippines visits Beijing
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. embarked on a three-day state visit to China on Tuesday. His government expects to sign 10 agreements with the People’s Republic, Marcos said in a speech before leaving for Beijing: “I will open a new chapter in our comprehensive, strategic cooperation with China.” Marcos Jr. added that he would expand […] continue reading →
US Vice President Harris calls for free passage
Although US Vice President Kamala Harris did not specifically mention China, it was clear to whom she was addressing her words. During her visit to the Philippines, Harris urged that free navigation in the South China Sea not be restricted. “In the face of intimidation and coercion,” the US would continue to back the Philippines, […] continue reading →
China downplays missile incident
Representatives of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday denied that one of its coast guard vessels had used force against a Philippine ship. Specifically, the incident involved the recovery of a piece of a missile floating in the sea that was hanging from the tow of a Philippine ship in the South China Sea. Speaking […] continue reading →
The military absorbs South Seas paradises
China continues to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific: Beijing has forged a security partnership with the Solomon Islands. A US admiral even accuses Beijing of militarizing the South China Sea. continue reading →
Xi at ASEAN summit: China does not seek hegemony
China’s head of state and party leader Xi Jinping has once again declared that he is not engaged in power politics. The People’s Republic wants to get along peacefully with its neighbors, never seeks domination and, as a big country, does not bully smaller states, Xi assured at a virtual meeting with ASEAN leaders on […] continue reading →
EU: China endangers peace in the South China Sea
The European Union has strongly criticized China over its actions in the South China Sea around Whitsun Reef, part of the Spratly Islands. “Tensions in the South China Sea, including the recent presence of large Chinese vessels on Whitsun Reef, threaten peace and stability in the region,” a spokesperson for the European External Action Service […] continue reading →