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Philippines urges China to ‘respect’ sea ruling

by Ayee Macaraig MANILa, Philippines (AFP) -- The Philippines urged Beijing on Thursday to respect an international tribunal's ruling that…

Q+A on wider impacts of South China Sea ruling

An international ruling striking down China's claims to most of the South China Sea was chiefly a victory for the…

Philippines and Japan coastguards hold joint drills in Manila Bay

MANILA, Philippines (Reuters) -- Philippines and Japan coastguards took part in joint drills in Manila Bay on Wednesday (July 13)…

China welcomes positive statements by Philippine President on South China Sea: Chinese official

CCTV -- China welcomes the positive statements on the South China Sea issue made by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and…

China warns against ‘cradle of war’ in sea

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China warned its rivals Wednesday against turning the South China Sea into a "cradle of war"…

S. Korea to announce US anti-missile system site

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea will announce on Wednesday the site for an advanced US missile defense system,…

Beijing claims ‘right’ to declare air defense zone in S. China Sea

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing "has the right" to declare an air defence identification zone over the South China Sea, it…

Taiwan sends warship to South China Sea after ruling

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- A Taiwanese warship set sail for the South China Sea on Wednesday "to defend Taiwan's maritime…

Beijing reasserts claims over South China Sea

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing insisted Wednesday that it had sovereignty over the South China Sea, defying an international tribunal…

Beijing fury as tribunal rejects South China Sea claims

by Benjamin CARLSON with Jan HENNOP in The Hague BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing furiously rejected an international tribunal ruling…

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