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Philippines says its actions in South China Sea driven by national interest
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Philippines dismisses China’s claim that South China Sea incidents are ‘under the direction of other countries’
Statement comes after China accuses Philippines of ‘acting as others’ chess pieces’ regarding South China Sea dispute - Anadolu Ajansı
UK Concerned by Chinese Activity in South China Sea, Says Foreign Minister
Britain is concerned by China's "dangerous and destabilising" activity in the South China Sea, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday. "We are concerned by dangerous and destabilising activities by China in the South China Sea,
Philippines says acts in national interest in South China Sea
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
China warns UK against 'provoking tensions' over South China Sea: Video
In a video partly filmed alongside a vessel belonging to the Philippine Coast Guard, Lammy on March 10 condemned "dangerous and destabilising activities" by Beijing in the South China Sea. China claims the strategically important waterway in nearly its entirety,
Don’t provoke tensions in South China sea – Beijing tells UK
China has called on the United Kingdom to respect its interests in the South China Sea and avoid provoking tensions in the region. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning made the call on Tuesday.
Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
The Philippine defense secretary says his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to ...
China monitored Philippine supply run to grounded warship on disputed shoal
The Chinese coast guard on Wednesday said it monitored a Philippine civilian boat delivering daily provisions to the ...
The Philippines becomes the staging ground for a US-led war with China
France, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand—following Washington’s lead—have each staged war games or concluded alliances ...
Philippines defense chief vows to reject, push back any attempt by China to impose air defense zone
The Philippine defense secretary said his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to ...
How is the Philippines' ex-strongman heading for The Hague?
The former president was met by Philippines police as he arrived in Manila on a flight from Hong Kong, where he had been ...
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Philippines tells China: Maritime actions not 'theatre' but defense of sovereign rights
The Philippines has called out China's foreign minister for using "creative analogy" and wordplay to distract from the core ...
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China in the Indo-Pacific: February 2025
China expanded its influence in the Indo-Pacific through diplomatic outreach, infrastructure investment, and coordinated ...
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China’s wordplay won’t mask West PH Sea issue – DFA
China’s “play of words” won’t mask the real issue in the West Philippine Sea, which is Beijing’s continuous refusal to abide ...