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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.
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
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,
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.
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.
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Slovenia affirms 2016 arbitral ruling; Philippines welcomes support
Slovenia has its own history of maritime disputes. It is the latest country to express solidarity with the Philippines over ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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NMC hails Slovenia for backing the Philippines fight for WPS
The National Maritime Council (NMC) has lauded Slovenia for its firm affirmation of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award ...
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have ...