China-Philippines dispute

• Q&A ON THE STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON OF THE CHINESE EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES

  IMOA

  Arbitral Award 2016, China-Philippines dispute, IMOA, International Law, Maritime Law, Philippine maritime rights, Sabina Shoal, Scarborough Shoal, Second Thomas shoal, South China Sea, UNCLOS, West Philippine Sea

  January 21, 2026

  Statements

  Clarifying misstatements by the Chinese Embassy on the West Philippine Sea, this Q&A explains UNCLOS maritime zones, the 2016 Arbitral Award, and the Philippines’ rights over Scarborough, Second Thomas, and Sabina Shoals.

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• South China Sea Update: Military Drills, Air Patrols, and Diplomatic Developments

  Sam Galope

  air patrols, China-Philippines dispute, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Maritime Security, Naval Exercises, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, Territorial Disputes, U.S.-China tensions, U.S.-Philippines military

  February 7, 2025

  News

  Tensions rise in the South China Sea as the Philippines conducts joint military drills with U.S., Japan, and Australia, prompting criticism from China. Meanwhile, U.S. and Philippine fighter jets patrol Scarborough Shoal, and President Marcos plans talks with President Trump on security and immigration.

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