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Philippines says China is pushing it to cede claims in South China Sea
China is putting ever greater pressure on the Philippines to cede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after meeting his Australian counterpart in Canberra.
China, Philippines Spar Over New Maritime Laws, Baseline Drawings in South China Sea
In response, China's ambassador Huang Xilian to the Philippines said late on Wednesday the baseline was a "necessary response" to the Philippines' new maritime law and a "routine measure" to strengthen maritime management, according to a statement from its embassy in the Philippines.
China publishes new details of its sweeping claims to South China Sea in row over Philippine law
The move from Beijing comes just a day after the Philippines signed two laws defining the country’s maritime zones
Indonesia says it has no overlapping South China Sea claims with China, despite deal
Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea, despite signing a maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the pact risked compromising its sovereign rights.
China Declares Baselines Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal
The move was a direct response to the Philippines’ enactment of two new laws aimed at strengthening the country’s own maritime claims.
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
China warns Philippines over new maritime laws, 'unilateral actions'
China's embassy warned the Philippines to cease any "unilateral actions" after Manila brought in two new maritime laws meant to define territory, sea lanes and air routes.
Did Indonesia Just Capitulate to China on the South China Sea?
Over the weekend, the two nations signed a joint development agreement that refers to “overlapping claims” in the disputed waterway.
Philippines Says It's Under Pressure From China to Cede Claims in South China Sea
China is putting ever-greater pressure on the Philippines to cede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after a meeting with his Australian counterpart in Canberra.
Philippines, China Tensions Build Over Disputed Shoal Baselines
The Philippines has protested China’s baselines around the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as tensions between the two nations build up anew over their competing claims in the South China Sea.
China’s baselines near Scarborough Shoal aim to ‘exert more pressure’ on Philippines: analysts
China declared its maritime baselines around Scarborough Shoal after the Philippines passed laws defining its maritime zones and sea lanes last week.
Trump's first term avoided a fight in the South China Sea. It's only getting harder.
Donald Trump faces a more confrontational China in the South China Sea in his second term, escalating the risk of a conflict.
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China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines
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China holds sea and air combat drills at the disputed Scarborough Shoal
BEIJING — China held sea and air combat drills Wednesday at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, an area of reefs and rocks the Philippines also claims in the South China Sea.