Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, ‘sideswiped’ gov’t vessel

12/04/2024

Manila, Philippines–The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and “sideswiped” a government vessel Wednesday, December 4, 2024, during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had “exercised control” over…

PH embassy in Beijing showcases ‘Noche Buena’ food festival 

Jacob Lazaro - @inquirerdotnet 12/02/2024

BEIJING, China — The Philippine Embassy in China kicked off a three-week Filipino food festival at Beijing’s Grand Hyatt Hotel on Friday. Ambassador Jaime FlorCruz said the event lets visitors experience the traditional noche buena or Christmas…

11.11 no more? Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine

Associated Press 11/28/2024

Businesses and consumers in China found the 11.11 or the annual Singles’ Day shopping festival less attractive this year amid a sluggish economy, forcing e-commerce firms to look abroad for growth. Online service provider and e-commerce platform…

China called out for using ‘fake fishing boats’ in WPS

Jose Cielito Reganit 11/21/2024

MANILA – Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Wednesday assailed China’s blown-out covert tactics to maintain and establish a permanent presence of their coast guard or navy personnel in the West Philippine Sea…

Advanced Chinese warship showcased in Hong Kong

Agence France Presse 11/21/2024

An advanced Chinese warship thought to play a key role in the country’s South China Sea and Taiwan strategies sailed into Hong Kong on Thursday, part of a publicity campaign showcasing Beijing’s increasingly sophisticated military force. The…

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

Associated Press 11/21/2024

VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — Southeast Asian defense chiefs met Thursday with China, the United States and other partner nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to most of…

A surge in mass attacks has killed dozens in China in recent months

Associated Press 11/20/2024

Dozens of people have been killed in China in the past three months in a series of mass attacks. The latest on Tuesday saw primary school students injured by a car as they arrived for classes. The attacks take…

Marcos enacts laws to strengthen PH claims in West Philippine Sea

Julie Aurelio - @inquirerdotnet 11/09/2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday enacted two laws that defined the country’s maritime zones and its archipelagic sea-lanes and air routes to assert the Philippines’ rights over its waters, especially the West Philippine Sea. Republic Act…

China hopes for ‘peaceful coexistence’ with US if Trump wins

Agence France Presse 11/06/2024

BEIJING — China said Wednesday it hoped for “peaceful coexistence” with the United States as Donald Trump neared a decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the country’s presidential election. “We will continue to approach and handle China-US…

Vietnam condemns China’s ‘brutal behavior’ in fisher attack

Agence France Presse 10/03/2024

  HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam’s foreign ministry condemned on Wednesday China’s “brutal behaviour” during a violent attack on Vietnamese fishers in the disputed South China Sea. The 10 fishermen were reportedly beaten with iron bars and robbed…

China holds drills at Panatag Shoal after talks with US counterpart

Kathleen de Villa 09/29/2024

BEIJING, China — China’s military said on Saturday its air and naval forces conducted maneuvers in a disputed area of the South China Sea, hours after the country’s top diplomat discussed ways of reducing regional tension with…

Cebu consul eyes closer PH-China cooperation as PRC marks 75th anniversary

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the People’s Republic of China (PRC) celebrates its 75th founding anniversary on October 1, the Chinese Consul in Cebu hopes to achieve stronger ties between the Philippines and China. The Consul General…

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