China, Philippines

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.
Philippines approves two new laws reaffirming sovereignty in disputed waters with China
The Philippines approved two new laws on Friday aimed at reaffirming its sovereignty in the South China Sea, where it maintains disputes with China. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C), sign
US, Germany to stick with Philippines in South China Sea despite political shake-ups
Western powers pledged continued support for the Philippines in the South China Sea on Friday, November 8, even as they face political transitions at home and stretched military resources from global crises.
China Objects to New Philippine Maritime Laws Covering South China Sea Areas
China summoned the Philippines' ambassador on Friday to express its objection to two new laws in the Southeast Asian nation
Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, sovereignty
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed two laws on Friday aimed at strengthening the country's maritime claims and bolstering its territorial integrity, as tensions with China over disputed areas in the South China Sea persist.
Two Acts, One Message: Will the new sea laws fend off China in the West Philippine Sea?
The “West Philippine Sea” is finally enshrined in the country’s law following the passage of two landmark measures that fully define the country’s maritime boundaries and designate legal sea lanes but whether or not China will respect these laws remains murky.
Marcos Signs Laws on Philippine Sea Rights as China Row Persists
as tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea persist. Marcos signed the Maritime Zones Act, which seeks to make the Philippines’ maritime rights well-defined by creating routes over its waters and airspace.
Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China's vast claims
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

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Is it time for the Philippines and China to resume talks over their maritime row?
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China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
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Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China’s navy watches
Philippine forces have stage drills that included seizing an island in the South China Sea as Chinese navy ships kept watch ...
Disinformation, fake news the ‘most pressing challenge’ as Philippines ramps up cyber defences
Realities of a ‘new frontier’ of conflict and changing battlefields have forced the Philippines to retool its defence ...
Typhoon tears through north Philippines
The typhoon, locally called Marce, was last tracked over the South China Sea about 62 miles west of the northern Philippine ...
Trump Win Spurs Defense Ally Philippines to Shield Economic Ties
The return of Donald Trump to the White House is unlikely to reshape the US and the Philippines’ longstanding security ...
Donald Trump set to sustain US-Philippines ties to counter China’s clout: analysts
China will be Donald Trump's key priority, and the Philippines can expect security commitments from Washington to continue, analysts say Former US president Donald Trump's return to the White House ...
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How Would Trump’s Second Term Impact the Future of the Philippines?
Pacific, including support for their alliance, to stay steady under Trump, ensuring stability amid South China Sea tensions.