Category: Philippines

Tensions are flaring in the South China Sea thanks to a new hotspot between China and the Philippines at the Sabina Shoal. And China almost killed Philippine sailors on the BRP Teresa Magbanua.

Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an internal probe into the leak of a classified diplomatic note sent by China regarding oil exploration activities in the South China Sea, following its publication by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The note, sent in February 2024, expressed China’s concerns over Malaysia’s oil and gas exploration near the Luconia Shoals, an area claimed by China under its controversial nine-dash line but situated within Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Despite China’s objections, Malaysia has reaffirmed its right to conduct exploration in the region under international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed Malaysia’s commitment to protecting its sovereignty while maintaining diplomatic dialogue with China, highlighting the broader regional tensions over competing claims in the South China Sea. The leak has further complicated Malaysia’s delicate balancing act between defending its maritime rights and preserving its economic ties with China, with the government swiftly initiating an investigation to prevent further breaches. Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of global economies and geopolitics. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos. ——————————————————————————-https://thepacificreports.com/2024/09…———————————————————————————0:00 Malaysia Investigates Leak of Classified Chinese Note on South China Sea Dispute0:31 Background 2:47 Recent Developments3:29 Malaysia Urged to Halt All activities in the South China Sea by China 8:35 End Note

The Philippines has said it will continue to maintain and supply its South China Sea outposts without seeking permission from any other nation. This comes after China ordered the Philippines to notify it in advance if it wants to deliver provisions or evacuate personnel from its grounded warship. There has been an increase in the frequency and duration of Chinese ships in Vietnam’s EEZ* upping the ante against Hanoi. On June 6, Vietnam expressed concern at the survey activities of the Hai Yang 26 vessel in

Zelenskyy says Xi and Putin are sabotaging peace talks. Who woulda thunk? The Philippines says war with China is on the table. And, China reaches the far side of the moon. That and more on this week’s China news headlines.

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China’s hyper aggression in the South China Sea is finally getting some serious pushback from the Philippines. But it’s not in the way the CCP was expecting. Joining us today is Jay Batongbacal. He’s the director of the Institute for Maritime Affairs and the Law of the Sea, and a professor at the University of the Philippines.

The Philippines just humiliated China in the South China Sea. Why Goldman Sachs is now telling people not to put money in China. And your new Chinese-made smart doorbell may have you under surveillance. That and more on this week’s China News Headlines.

The Philippines agreed to allow the US military and army to create 4 new military bases on their islands. These strategic locations will give the US the best seats in the house to recon that South China Sea. The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 different islands just 420 miles south of China making it a strategically important archipelago. They’ve been on the frontlines in WW2, the old war on terror and now the West’s new competition with China.