South China Sea

From: 101 East
South China Sea: Rising tensions between China and Philippines
101 East investigates the significance of the escalating skirmishes between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea.
Published On 3 Apr 2025
Video Duration 25 minutes 20 seconds 25:20
‘Live-fire drills’: China conducts second day of war games around Taiwan
China continues a second day of war games and military drills around Taiwan, including simulated attacks on key targets.
Published On 2 Apr 2025
US approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.58bn to Philippines
Potential sale of US fighter jets comes as tensions mount between the Philippines and China over maritime disputes.
Published On 2 Apr 2025
Taiwan says tougher measures needed to counter Chinese infiltration
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te claims China is deepening its ‘influence campaign’ on the island.
Published On 13 Mar 2025

The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’.

Manila says it will lodge a diplomatic protest after a Chinese helicopter came within 3 metres of a Philippine plane.

Canberra says Chinese jet dropped flares nears its air force plane as China accuses Australia of airspace intrusion.

The US Navy described its patrol as a ‘routine’ exercise through the international waterway.

Lawmakers vote to send articles of impeachment against Duterte to the Senate for trial.

Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making ‘aggressive manoeuvres’ towards Philippine fisheries boats.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.

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Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’.

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