China, US hold rival SCS drills
BEIJING – Chinese and US warships were in the South China Sea yesterday, conducting rival exercises in the disputed waters amid heightened tensions involving US ally the Philippines.
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Philippines, US conduct 2nd joint maritime patrol in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Wednesday their second maritime cooperative activity with the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in the West Philippine Sea.
Marcos welcomes new envoys from Vietnam, Timor-Leste
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed the new ambassadors to Manila of Vietnam and Timor-Leste and reaffirmed the Philippines' bilateral relations and continued cooperation with the two Southeast Asian nations.
Xi says willing to work with US for stable relationship
BEIJING: China's President Xi Jinping said Monday he was willing to work with the United States to promote stable bilateral ties, exchanging congratulations with his US counterpart on the anniversary of diplomatic relations, state media said.
Taiwan's President Tsai urges China to seek 'peaceful coexistence'
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek "long-term peaceful coexistence" and said future relations should be decided by Taiwan's "democratic procedures".
Asean foreign ministers worried by SCS tensions
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign ministers of Southeast Asia’s regional bloc are calling for peaceful dialogue as tensions grow in the South China Sea.
ASEAN foreign ministers urge peace, restraint amid South China Sea tensions
MANILA, Philippines — Top diplomats of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed concern over escalating tensions in the South China Sea and called on all parties involved to engage in peaceful dialogue.
China ties dominate Taiwan presidential debate
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's presidential candidates clashed on Saturday over their positions on the self-ruled island's relations with China, in a debate before an upcoming vote closely watched from Beijing to Washington.