The Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry made a comment after ASEAN countries and partners voiced concerns at the East Asian Summit held at Malaysia, November 22, about China’s aggressive actions and militarization of its occupied maritime features in West Philippine Sea. East Asia Summit comprises of 10 ASEAN countries plus China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, […]
China’s ambitions grown commensurate with its economy – US commander
Commander of United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) Admiral Harry B. Harris Jr. told the Halifax International Security Forum, November 21 in Nova Scotia, Canada that as China’s economy has grown, its ambitions have grown too. “As China’s economy has grown, so too have its ambitions. But how China behaves will be the true test of […]
China claims exercising maximum restraint, demands stop on US provocations
China People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy commander Admiral Wu Shengli demanded United States Navy to stop provocations in West Philippine Sea. In a meeting at Beijing, the Chinese Admiral told US Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Scott Swift that China has been exercising maximum restraint “bearing the bigger picture of bilateral ties in mind”, Chinese state […]
‘To forgive the terrorists is up to God, but to send them to him is up to me’: Who said this?
A quote allegedly stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin is now making rounds online. A news anchor who tweeted the statement, Remi Maalouf said she took it from a post on Facebook and it turned out to be false. “To forgive the terrorists is up to God, but to send them to him is up […]
IS kills Chinese hostage: China vows crack down on terrorism
The Chinese government today strongly condemned the Islamic State (IS) group upon confirming that the terrorist group killed Chinese hostage Fan Jinghui. “We express our condolences to the victim and sympathy to his family,” Chinese foreign affairs ministry said. “The Chinese government strongly condemns this inhuman action and will definitely hold the perpetrators accountable,” the […]
Razak, Xi hold meeting in Manila: ‘Malaysia, China ties now at highest level in history’
Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak and President of China Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting in Manila November 17. Both leaders are in Philippines for APEC Leaders’ Meeting. “We agreed that relations between Malaysia and China is now at the highest level in history,” the Malaysian prime minister said in his website NajibRazak.com, written […]
China ‘dissatisfied’ after Japan Prime Minister raised WPS issue at G20 Summit sidelines
The Chinese government has expressed dissatisfaction with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after hearing report that the two officials brought the issue of West Philippine Sea (WPS) at sidelines of G20 Summit and APEC Ministerial Meeting. The Japanese Prime Minister reportedly expressed concern on China’s activities in WPS with […]
US destroyer patrols West PH Sea, made contact with Chinese frigate
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) conducted a routine patrol in West Philippine Sea from November 10 to 15. Routine patrols like this one promotes regional security, stability and freedom of the seas, the United States Navy said. During Fitzgerald’s days in West Philippine Sea, the ship made regular contact with the […]
China makes remarks regarding US bomber plane in Spratly Islands
China said it is firmly against actions undermining its sovereignty and security interest, after confirming that United States conducted flight mission in Spratly Islands in West Philippine Sea November 8. “The Chinese side has learnt about that. I want to stress once again that the Chinese side respects the freedom of navigation and over-flight in […]
US President Obama to visit a ‘coastal facility’ in Philippines
United States President Barack Obama, aside from attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting this week, will also visit a coastal facility in Philippines. President Obama is “going to a coastal facility in the Philippines to showcase our maritime cooperation with the Philippines,” Obama’s Deputy National Security Adviser for strategic communication Ben Rhodes said […]
China: Japan has no right to make inappropriate remarks on Spratlys
China Foreign Affairs Ministry said today Japan has no right to make inappropriate comments regarding the West Philippine Sea issue. The statement from the Chinese ministry came after Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly said he will be bringing topics on West Philippine Sea issue, specifically freedom of navigation and rule of law, to upcoming […]
Amphibious assault ship USS Essex patrols West PH Sea
The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducted set of routine operations in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) as part of a deployment to the Western Pacific from November 7 to 10, Essex ARG Public Affairs said. Essex ARG includes the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the amphibious transport dock USS […]
US B-52 bomber conducts flight mission over fake Chinese islands in West PH Sea
United State Department of Defense confirmed that a B-52 strategic bomber conducted flight mission over China’s fake islands in West Philippine Sea recently. Though the flight was confirmed by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook, the time and date of said mission was not detailed. “My understanding is there was one B-52 flight, I’m not even […]
China responds on Indonesia’s plan to bring maritime dispute to international court
The Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry today responded to statement made by the Indonesian side that it will bring China’s nine-dash line claim to international court if a solution will not be reached through bilateral negotiations. “We would like a peaceful solution by promoting dialogue. The nine-dash line is a problem we are facing, but not […]
West PH Sea issue may come up at sidelines of APEC Leaders’ summit
The West Philippine Sea issue will not be brought up at the formal meetings of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ summit next week. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the primary reason is the pending case before an arbitral tribunal and the government prefers not to discuss the case publicly. “Secondly, APEC is not […]
Chinese President assured with Filipino hospitality
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was assured that China President Xi Jinping will be welcomed with Filipinos’ warm hospitality. This was assured by President Aquino during Wang Yi’s courtesy call yesterday, Tuesday at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace. “The President mentioned that he welcomed the decision of President Xi Jinping to attend the […]
Japan, Netherlands jointly express concern over actions raising tensions in West PH Sea
The Netherlands and Japan have jointly expressed concern over unilateral action that may change the status quo and create tensions in West Philippine Sea and East China Sea. Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte “share the importance of the rule of law for the international community including the freedom of […]
Chinese President coming to Manila next week for APEC
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s attendance to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting from November 17 to 19 in Manila was confirmed by China Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang today. “At the invitation of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III of the Republic of the Philippines, President Xi Jinping will attend the 23rd APEC Economic Leaders’ […]
Two US carrier strike groups operating in Asia-Pacific
Currently, there are two carrier strike groups operating in Asia-Pacific region. “Having two carrier strike groups in the region working simultaneously with our allies and partners is just another example of our commitment to building capacity, keeping the sea lanes open and maintaining peace in the region,” Seventh Fleet commander Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin said […]
Pentagon chief visits aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt in West PH Sea
The Secretary of United States Department of Defense, also known as Pentagon, Ash Carter visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt while the vessel is sailing in West Philippine Sea November 5, 2015. Carter also expressed concern about China’s activities in those waters. He said USS Theodore Roosevelt is a “symbol and a sign […]
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