Philippines, South China Sea and Munich Security Conference

Beijing, Philippines spar over South China Sea claims during Munich conference
While Russia's war against Ukraine and a wavering transatlantic alliance drew the world's attention at this year's Munich Security Conference, sparks also flew over claims in the Sea as debate involving participants representing Beijing and Manila dug into their positions in the region.
China, Philippines quarrel over South China Sea row in Munich conference
Representatives from the Philippines and China quarreled Sunday over the South China Sea during a roundtable discussion at the 61st Munich Security Conference. Speaking at the “Making Waves: Maritime Tensions in the Indo-Pacific” roundtable,
Philippines voices concern over China-Australia air encounter in South China Sea
The Philippine foreign ministry said on Friday it was "concerned" over what it described as "unsafe manoeuvres" and the use of flares by a Chinese air force plane against an Australian Air Force aircraft in the South China Sea.
Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to strengthen its defence partnerships as tensions with China persist in the South China Sea. Manila is working to finalise defence agreements with Canada and New Zealand while also looking to expand joint military drills with the United States,
Rubio, Philippines’ Manalo Discuss South China Sea Coordination
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, discussed “coordination on addressing China’s destabilizing actions in the South China Sea” and increased economic cooperation in a meeting in Munich on Friday,
US Ally Responds to China's Threat
In January, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. demanded that China stop its aggression in the South China Sea, where ...
‘Wilful pollution’: China’s space debris puts Philippines on edge
For Manila, Beijing’s pursuit of the heavens is leaving a worrying trail of debris – and diplomatic challenges – back on ...
Philippines increases defense efforts amid ongoing tension with China
Analysts say Manila’s efforts to conclude defense treaties with allies can strengthen its ability to deter China in the ...
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Philippines’ Marcos puts China at centre of election campaign
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr put China centre stage on the campaign trail on Saturday, saying his predecessor was all too ...
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Philippines' remittances hit record high in 2024
The Philippine central bank said Monday that personal remittances from overseas Filipinos in 2024 reached a record high of ...
Asian Winter Games close with China dominant, as Philippines savours historic curling gold
Games end in glory for ‘Curling Pilipinas’ just two years after their federation was founded, but Hong Kong’s curlers just ...
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China in the Indo-Pacific: January 2025
This month, a spy scandal in the Philippines and Myanmar’s civil war highlighted China’s controversial involvement in the ...
Philippines wins its first Asian Winter Games medal, a curling gold
The Philippines curling team has been rocking it in China, claiming the tropical country’s first Asian Winter Games medal ...