South China Sea
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China’s maritime policy
I have written repeatedly about the need to resolve the West Philippines Sea dispute with China through litigation. At the time when the Department of Foreign Affairs was still debating internally on whether to submit the issue to arbitration or resolve it through diplomacy, I was already arguing that arbitration was the only option given […]
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World Philippines acquiring French vessel for South China Sea
Philippines said today it is purchasing a surplus French Navy vessel to boost its forces in the South China Sea where it has an ongoing territorial dispute with China. The 26-year-old “La Tapageuse” vessel is likely to be the first of several French ships that will be acquired by the Philippine coastguard as it contends […]
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Chinese Foot-Dragging
If there is ever going to be an end to tensions over the South China Sea, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, countries in the region need to find a way to work out their volatile maritime disputes. China, more than any other nation, has fanned those hostilities with sweeping sovereignty claims and […]
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The West Philippine Sea: The Territorial and Maritime Jurisdiction Disputes from a Filipino
Asian Center, Filipino perspective, Institute of Maritime Affairs, maritime jurisdiction, Maritime Law, Philippine maritime law, policy questions, South China Sea, Territorial Disputes, University of the Philippines, West Philippine SeaThis primer explores the territorial and maritime disputes in the West Philippine Sea, offering a simplified yet comprehensive Filipino perspective. It’s a valuable resource for students, researchers, media professionals, and the public to understand the key issues, without advocating for any specific policy.
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EU Parliament backs PHL arbitration initiative vs China GMA News
MANILA – The European Parliament has expressed its full support of the Philippine government’s decision to bring its territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea before a United Nations arbitration tribunal and called on Beijing to adhere to international law. A resolution adopted March 14 by the European Union’s parliament approved a report […]
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China row on agenda of Bolkiah-Aquino talks
MANILA, Philippines—The sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah flew in Monday for a 24-hour state visit to the Philippines, ahead of next week’s 22nd summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in Brunei. The sultan arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 on a private flight around 3:40 p.m. He disembarked from […]
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On the PH-China Scarborough Shoal standoff
ABS-CBN News, ANC Headstart, China, Diplomacy, fishermen, Mark Salazar, Panatag Shoal, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, standoff, territorial disputeThis video explores the Scarborough Shoal standoff between the Philippines and China through interviews with key figures involved in the incident. It offers insights into the different perspectives on this ongoing dispute.
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NSC says China’s 10-dash line map being sold in local bookstores
ABS-CBN News, ANC Headstart, China, Diplomacy, fishermen, GMA Network News, Joseph Morong, Nine Dash Line, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, standoff, territorial disputeThis video explores the Scarborough Shoal standoff between the Philippines and China through interviews with key figures involved in the incident. It offers insights into the different perspectives on this ongoing dispute.
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China formally rejects UN arbitration on West PHL Sea issue
ANC Headstart, China, Diplomacy, fishermen, Howie Severino, Panatag Shoal, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, standoff, territorial dispute, UNCLOSThis video explores the Scarborough Shoal standoff between the Philippines and China through interviews with key figures involved in the incident. It offers insights into the different perspectives on this ongoing dispute.