Beijing, China—China’s top diplomat Wang Yi urged the Philippines on Tuesday to rein in politicians who had repeatedly “smeared” Beijing and crossed its “red lines”. The two Asian nations have long been at loggerheads over competing claims in…
Beijing, China — Beijing accused Manila on Thursday of “erecting multiple obstacles” to its attendance at an Asean defense meeting in the Philippines this week, where China will be represented by an embassy attache. While major nations…
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday dared China to reveal the alleged business and financial ties between Beijing and some Philippine politicians. He also questioned whether the reported threat was intended to destabilize…
Beijing, China—China ordered an “all-out” rescue effort in Tibet on Friday after an earthquake killed at least 16 people, injured dozens and flattened hundreds of homes, state media reported. Footage showed rescue workers with torches clambering in the…
BEIJING (AP) — A magnitude 7 earthquake hit China’s Tibet on Thursday evening, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake occurred at 10:33 p.m. local time, with its epicenter…
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution calling on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to recommend declaring Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata was filed in the Senate on Monday. Sen. Erwin Tulfo filed Senate Resolution No.…
Manila, Philippines—The Philippine foreign ministry summoned Beijing’s ambassador to Manila on Monday after he said China would “easily win” a conflict between the countries, with local senators calling for his expulsion. Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro expressed to Ambassador…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan criticized Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan, suggesting that diplomats who go against Beijing’s wishes could face harsh punishment upon returning to China. “The arrogance and bullying tactics are…
MANILA, Philippines — The diplomatic spat between the Philippines and China over recent remarks by Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan has widened beyond the executive branch, with the Chinese Embassy challenging lawmakers to declare the envoy “persona non…
MANILA, Philippines — China could “easily win” a military conflict with the Philippines, but it would not use force to settle maritime disputes between the two countries. This was what Beijing’s ambassador to Manila said on Thursday.…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will reject any claim by China over Batanes, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said. “We will prevent it as much…
Beijing, China—Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that African mineral resources “belong to Africa”, offering Beijing’s support for the industry and warning against “geopolitical rivalries” that could harm it. China, through state-owned and private businesses, is a key…
