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Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it as harassment and "dangerous manoeuvres".
Philippines condemns China's actions in South China Sea
Reuters, Published on 09/12/2023
» MANILA - The Philippines condemned China's "illegal and aggressive actions" in the South China Sea on Saturday, saying China's coast guard had fired water cannon at a Philippine fisheries bureau vessel conducting a regular resupply mission.
Philippines complains of Chinese fishing ban, 'harassment'
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2022
» MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday said it had filed a diplomatic protest with China for unilaterally declaring a South China Sea fishing ban and complained also of harassment and violations of its jurisdiction by Beijing's coast guard.
Philippines, US hold biggest military exercises in 7 years
Reuters, Published on 28/03/2022
» MANILA: The Philippines and the United States kicked off on Monday their biggest joint military drills since 2015, underscoring improved defence ties after President Rodrigo Duterte had scaled back some earlier war games to pursue warmer ties with China.
Indonesia's defence minister says 'understands, respects' AUKUS pact
Reuters, Published on 22/11/2021
» Indonesia's defence minister has said his country understands the reasons behind the United States, Australia and Britain establishing the AUKUS security agreement, though at a forum at the weekend repeated concerns about an arms race in the region.
Philippines flags 'incursions' by nearly 300 Chinese militia boats
Reuters, Published on 12/05/2021
» MANILA: The Philippines on Wednesday reported what it said were incursions into its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by 287 maritime militia vessels from China, in a further sign of cracks reappearing in a relationship after a period of rapprochement.
Philippines to deploy more navy to protect fishermen
Reuters, Published on 09/02/2021
» MANILA: The Philippines will beef up its naval presence in the South China Sea to protect its fishermen, its new military chief said on Tuesday, as concerns grow about the operations of China's coastguard in disputed waters.
Indonesia to beef-up patrols after China coastguard raises suspicion
Reuters, Published on 15/09/2020
» JAKARTA: Indonesia will increase maritime security operations near some of its islands in the South China Sea after a Chinese coastguard vessel was spotted nearby, raising suspicions about its intentions, a senior security official said on Tuesday.
Project turns fishing nets into protection gear
Reuters, Published on 02/07/2020
» RAYONG/AYUTTHAYA: Fisherman Anan Jaitang used to pile tattered nylon fishing nets on the beach after hauls of wriggling crabs tore them beyond repair, but most of the nets wound up in the sea, threatening to entangle turtles and choke coral reefs.
Indonesia's president visits island in waters disputed by China
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2020
» JAKARTA: President Joko Widodo visited an island in waters disputed by China on Wednesday to assert Indonesia's sovereignty amid a standoff between Indonesian and Chinese vessels.