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⚖️Philippines to Look Into Foreign Diplomats' Behavior Following China's Threat

⚖️Philippines to Look Into Foreign Diplomats' Behavior Following China's Threat

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South China Sea: Why are tensions between China and the Philippines rising?

👉 The strategic South China Sea is a flashpoint due to a growing diplomatic dispute and maritime incidents between China and the Philippines.

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Atin Ito Convoy Faces Chinese Blockade at Scarborough Shoal
China urges Philippines: Stop making irresponsible remarks on South China Sea
Department of Foreign Affairs Ensuring Compliance with International Laws

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PCG stops China from exploratory activities on Escoda Shoal – PCG

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. praised the French government's decision to participate in military drills in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Large Chinese Force Headed to Scarborough Shoal. A West Philippine Sea monitor reported on Monday that China is ahead of the civilian convoy in Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal with a "huge force."
Santa Ana, Philippines: A New American Military Outpost. Under the terms of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, Santa Ana in northern Cagayan province is one of nine primarily rural areas where alternating batches of American forces could camp indefinitely and store their weapons and equipment on local military bases. The United States and the Philippines have been treaty allies for a long time.
Philippine DFA Investigates Foreign Diplomats' Activities. China threatened to release a recording of an alleged conversation about a South China Sea deal, prompting the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs to "investigate all reports of illegal and unlawful activities" by foreign diplomats.
PBBM to AFP: Let us not fail the Philippines and the Filipino people. The 39 newly promoted officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were reminded on Monday by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to be aware of both current and potential threats to the nation.

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Infographic: Chinese Provocations in the South China Sea

PLA Anti-Missile and Anti-Submarine Drills in Disputed Waters. The People's Liberation Army reported that while the US and the Philippines concluded their yearly military drills in the disputed waters, a destroyer division from the Chinese navy conducted anti-missile and anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea.
China holds coast guard drills near Huangyan Dao, unveils evidence of Philippine pollution. On Monday, analysts noted that the China Coast Guard (CCG) held a maritime rescue exercise near Huangyan Dao (Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea, demonstrating China's sovereignty and jurisdiction over the island.
China warns Philippines against irresponsible South China Sea remarks.After the Philippines accused China of building "an artificial island" in disputed waters, China's foreign ministry urged the Philippines to stop making irresponsible remarks and telling lies to the international community on Monday.

Indian Navy Flotilla Splits into Two Teams in South China Sea. Three warships from the Indian Navy's flotilla are currently on an operational deployment in the South China Sea; one team is based in Malaysia, while the other is in Vietnam.
Key Priorities for South Korean Foreign Minister's Visit to China. Negotiating the terms of a long-stalled trilateral leaders' meeting between China, Japan, and South Korea will be a major priority, according to Chinese observers, as South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul is scheduled to visit China from Monday to Tuesday.
German Frigate Sails to Indo-Pacific Amid Rising Tension. This week, a German frigate and combat supply ship set sail from Europe to Asia to support allies facing China's "aggressive behavior." The defense minister said they might even pass through the Taiwan Strait.