![Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717496759_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation
The Philippine coast guard accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick armed forces member in South China Sea.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up? EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?
Encounters between the Philippines and China in Asia's most contested waters have grown tenser and more frequent over the past year.
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Philippines denies 'special arrangements' with China to supply troops on reef Philippines denies 'special arrangements' with China to supply troops on reef](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682673394_TBKAPALFILIPINA.jpg)
Philippines denies 'special arrangements' with China to supply troops on reef
The Chinese coastguard said it had temporarily allowed Philippines to provide food and water to soldiers stationed at BRP Sierra Madre.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702259765_TBCoastGuardjpg.jpg)
Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal
China's repeated attempts to blockade Second Thomas Shoal, has made the submerged reef a flashpoint for conflict between Manila and Beijing.
Sat Dec 16 2023
![Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over South China Sea 'harassment' Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over South China Sea 'harassment'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over South China Sea 'harassment'
Manila asked China to direct its vessels to cease and desist from what it said were illegal actions and dangerous manoeuvres.
Tue Dec 12 2023
![China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701656239_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters
The spokesperson said the US deliberately disrupted the South China Sea and seriously violated China's sovereignty.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply mission Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply mission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41485231858_Philippineflag.jpg)
Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply mission
The regular resupply missions support Philippines' troops stationed in an intentionally grounded dilapidated warship on Second Thomas Shoal.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![China coast guard urges Philippines to stop infringing on sovereignty China coast guard urges Philippines to stop infringing on sovereignty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697428274_TBChinesenavyship.jpg)
China coast guard urges Philippines to stop infringing on sovereignty
Several Philippine resupply vessels entered into waters near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Philippines eyes multilateral effort to avert South China Sea clashes Philippines eyes multilateral effort to avert South China Sea clashes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698034465_JPLMWVOVDCZAWX.jpg)
Philippines eyes multilateral effort to avert South China Sea clashes
The Philippines will boost multilateral activities including freedom of navigation patrols in the South China Sea, its defence minister said on Wednesday.
Wed Oct 25 2023
![China asks Philippines to jointly work on defusing South China Sea tensions China asks Philippines to jointly work on defusing South China Sea tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691718530_WangYi.jpg)
China asks Philippines to jointly work on defusing South China Sea tensions
Wang Yi urged the Philippines to work with China to seek an effective way to defuse tensions in the South China Sea.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![China serang kapal Filipina, tingkatkan ketegangan dengan AS China serang kapal Filipina, tingkatkan ketegangan dengan AS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691466831_watercannoned.jpg)
China serang kapal Filipina, tingkatkan ketegangan dengan AS
Pada Sabtu, kapal pengawal China menggunakan meriam air ke atas kapal Filipina, yang sedang dalam perjalanan ke Second Thomas Shoal di Kepulauan Spratly.
Fri Aug 11 2023
![China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691553178_Chinesemilitary.jpg)
China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up
China again asked the Philippines to tow away a grounded warship - a World War Two-era vessel now used as a military outpost.
Wed Aug 09 2023
![China repeats call for Philippines to remove grounded warship China repeats call for Philippines to remove grounded warship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691466878_WATERCANNON.jpg)
China repeats call for Philippines to remove grounded warship
China urges the Philippine side to immediately remove the warship from Second Thomas Shoal and restore it to its unoccupied state.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Philippines tells China it will not abandon post in disputed reef Philippines tells China it will not abandon post in disputed reef](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691400658_WATERCANNON.jpg)
Philippines tells China it will not abandon post in disputed reef
Jonathan Malaya said China's increased presence at the Second Thomas Shoal will not deter the Philippines' resolve to protect its position.
Mon Aug 07 2023