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maritime-disputes
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supchina.comworld4 days ago
China Expert Claims Philippine Intrusions at Renai Jiao Aim to Provoke Intercepts
Wu Shicun discussed Manila's transparency campaign and deliberate intrusions around Second Thomas Shoal in a South China Morning Post interview published July 13. He outlined potential Chinese responses if external forces leave Beijing no choice.
asiaone.comworld4 days ago
U.S., UK and 12 nations reaffirm 2016 ruling against China's South China Sea claims
The United States, United Kingdom and 12 other countries issued a joint statement on Sunday rejecting China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea. The statement cited the 2016 arbitration ruling that found no legal basis for those claims under the U.N. Convention on…
ecns.cnworld23 days ago
Philippines rejects Chinese embassy statements on 2016 South China Sea ruling
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs rejected recent social media posts from the Chinese embassy in Manila that questioned the 2016 arbitral award. Officials described the award as final and binding under international law.
Newsweekpolitics44 days ago
Satellite Images Show Unidentified Object at Scarborough Shoal Lagoon Entrance
Satellite imagery captured an unidentified reflective object less than 10 meters in diameter at the southern entrance to Scarborough Shoal's lagoon between May 26 and 28. Philippine officials are investigating the object's nature and origin while efforts to verify its status cont…
abcnews.go.comfinance47 days ago
Philippines Defense Secretary Says Country Faces Long-Term Maritime Dispute With China
The Philippines expects ongoing friction with China over South China Sea territory, the national defense secretary said. Officials want any further Chinese construction halted.
thehindubusinessline.compolitics76 days ago
Iran's Deputy Speaker Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Deputy Speaker of the Parliament stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not an international waterway but Iran's natural right. The official described it as Iran's atomic bomb and affirmed a firm stance on this position. The statement was reported by Tasnim news agency.
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