![Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634780799_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests
The Philippines rejects the "use of force" to undermine its interests in the contested South China Sea but it does not want any conflict.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720753358_EUChina.jpg)
China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea
EU issued a statement to mark the anniversary of arbitration regarding sovereignty in the region which ruled in the Philippines' favour and which was rejected by China.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![China says NATO statements about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious' China says NATO statements about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720422078_NATO.jpg)
China says NATO statements about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious'
China continues to pose systemic challenges to Europe and to security, the planned communiques also said.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Philippines and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China Philippines and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China](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 and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China
The agreement eases entry for foreign personnel and equipment, creating a framework to facilitate military cooperation for visiting force.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![Philippines tells Beijing its words must match actions in South China Sea Philippines tells Beijing its words must match actions in South China Sea](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 tells Beijing its words must match actions in South China Sea
The Philippines urges China to avoid actions that endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Latihan ketenteraan Malaysia dengan Barat isyarat kepada Beijing mengenai Laut China Selatan - Laporan Latihan ketenteraan Malaysia dengan Barat isyarat kepada Beijing mengenai Laut China Selatan - Laporan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717993646_latihanketenteraan.jpg)
Latihan ketenteraan Malaysia dengan Barat isyarat kepada Beijing mengenai Laut China Selatan - Laporan
Akhbar South China Morning Post menyifatkan latihan ketenteraan Malaysia bersama Singapura dan kuasa Barat, membantu' Malaysia menghantar isyarat kepada Beijing di Laut China Selatan.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![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
![Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard](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 says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard
China's foreign ministry said the Philippines' actions at the shoal, which it calls Renai Reef, were illegal.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![14 aktivis Hong Kong disabitkan kesalahan bawah undang-undang keselamatan negara 14 aktivis Hong Kong disabitkan kesalahan bawah undang-undang keselamatan negara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717062126_HongKongandChines.jpg)
14 aktivis Hong Kong disabitkan kesalahan bawah undang-undang keselamatan negara
Empat belas tokoh pembangkang Hong Kong pada Khamis telah disabitkan kesalahan di bawah undang-undang keselamatan negara, lapor Agensi Berita Jerman (dpa) memetik laporan South China Morning Post.
Thu May 30 2024
![China denies Philippine report of artificial island in disputed waters China denies Philippine report of artificial island in disputed waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715654889_Seashoaljpg.jpg)
China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters
The Philippine accused China of building an artificial island, having documented what it said were piles of dead, crushed coral on sandbars.
Tue May 14 2024
![19 dead after road cave-in in south China's Guangdong 19 dead after road cave-in in south China's Guangdong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714558121_tanahruntuh.jpg)
19 dead after road cave-in in south China's Guangdong
The cave-in area measures 184.3 square metres on a section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway.
Wed May 01 2024
![Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714468372_ChineseCoastGuard.jpg)
Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippine coast guard said one of its vessel sustained damage from use of water cannon by two Chinese coast guard ships.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712904175_tbtrilateralsummi.jpg)
Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit
United States defense commitments to Japan and to the Philippines are iron clad, said Joe Biden.
Fri Apr 12 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 to boost diplomacy and defence capability as South China Sea 'countermeasures' Philippines to boost diplomacy and defence capability as South China Sea 'countermeasures'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684149936_Philippines.jpg)
Philippines to boost diplomacy and defence capability as South China Sea 'countermeasures'
China says regardless of what policies the Philippines rolls out, none would affect China's maritime rights of sovereignty claims.
Mon Apr 01 2024