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Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated over the South China Sea disputes. Beijing has urged Manila to adhere to prior agreements concerning the Ren'ai Reef, while the Philippines denies any official agreement to China's proposals regarding the Ayungin Shoal. Amidst these tensions, China claims to possess an audio recording of a conversation with a Philippine military official, purportedly proving an agreement over the disputed territory. This claim is countered by the Philippines, with no Cabinet-level official acknowledging such an agreement. The situation is further complicated by a naval standoff involving Chinese and US-backed Philippine naval ships in the region. Additionally, Beijing insists on a 'new model' deal with the Philippines, and the Philippine naval commander has gone on leave amid these disputes. A trilateral arrangement involving Washington, Manila, and Tokyo reflects a shared interest in deepening integration and improving collective response.
The Philippines' military chief has accused China of a "malign influence effort" after a local newspaper reported about a deal between a Philippine vice admiral and Beijing to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea. https://t.co/WgAtA372R0
A US warship sailed through the narrow Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, less than two weeks before Taiwan's new president takes office, prompting an angry denunciation from Beijing https://t.co/lya4ZLlEni https://t.co/9GphfkbrNI
China "fully monitors" U.S. warship's transit through Taiwan Straits https://t.co/WgkcK0ULSw
#Taiwan says its #military is ready for #China's moves around new #president's #inaugural https://t.co/VpJln0NvFa
The waters of the South China Sea are getting stormier than ever as Beijing and Manila trade barbs over an elusive “gentlemen’s agreement” that China claims has kept the peace in a disputed area of the waterway for years. https://t.co/xt7l9U3yMB
As tensions grow in the South China Sea between Beijing and its neighbouring nations, a record number of Australian troops are in the Philippines training alongside their Filipino and American counterparts. https://t.co/Q9zYboCViy
The word war between the Philippines and China intensifies as Chinese officials tell Bloomberg News it ‘may soon’ release a phone call with Western Command Commander Alberto Carlos about a supposed agreement to ease tensions in Ayungin Shoal. Full story: https://t.co/1Kf24i6OGA https://t.co/o0CTvCTzkv
Philippines ‘stirs up trouble’ in South China Sea by holding patrols with US #UnitedStates #China #Philippines https://t.co/1neZ7J2cyI
China claims it has audio recording of ‘new deal’ with Wescom chief | The wRap https://t.co/aA3lDndFkO
After China’s claims of a recorded call, Teodoro asks: Did its embassy violate PH law? https://t.co/0FyMGPbR0I
Philippines first, India later, as U.S. prioritizes 'Squad' allies https://t.co/AKsXry1HjB White House turns attention to Beijing-Manila tensions in South China Sea.
Washington is focusing on an emerging "Squad" of U.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in its foreign security policy for the Indo-Pacific region, amid tensions in the South China Sea. https://t.co/azip2RN2uM
Stormy seas ahead as Beijing and Manila trade barbs over secret deal https://t.co/QIyTO5QA0O
Recording of Philippine deal on new South China Sea model simply ‘propaganda’ https://t.co/HNydIwVV89
This is huge: https://t.co/qHaPC3t9FF China has released a recording of a phone call between the Chinese embassy and a top Filipino military chief, Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos, chief of the Western Command (Wescom), in which the latter says that the entire chain of command of the… https://t.co/kbaZczDLXH
China ups ante, says it has audio recording of ‘new deal’ arrangement with PH Wescom chief https://t.co/JJExoOHJ6h
Taiwan says its military is ready for China moves around new president's inaugural https://t.co/NOlb05Fr0q
China may soon release audio of a purported phone call with a Philippine military official that Beijing claims is evidence of an agreement over disputed territory in the South China Sea @PeterMartin_PCM and @MannySerapio report https://t.co/qtML6B0MPB
Philippines to beef up defenses against South China Sea threats https://t.co/UyKujtfdx1
ICYMI: Philippines claim no official agreed to China’s proposal on Ayungin | The wRap https://t.co/BWO3KXB95i
Currently, the Chinese navy is involved in a standoff with the #US-backed Philippines naval ships in the #SouthChinaSea. https://t.co/3ses6jr83V
Philippine naval commander goes on leave as Beijing insists on ‘new model’ deal with PH https://t.co/TVhSUIaWOf
A trilateral arrangement—Washington, Manila, and Tokyo—reflects the shared interest to deepen integration & improve collective response & self-defence at a time when #China seeks to pursue its expansionist interests: @PratnashreeBasu & @DonMcLainGill95 https://t.co/D6kB6xlc2C
The Philippine foreign affairs department clarifies Tuesday, May 7, no Cabinet-level official in the Marcos administration has agreed to ‘any Chinese proposal’ on the Ayungin Shoal. Full story: https://t.co/z1K49Rqn6c https://t.co/3CMHnKLG1N
China may soon release audio of a purported phone call with a Philippine military official that Beijing claims is evidence of an agreement over disputed territory in the South China Sea, according to Chinese officials https://t.co/eW9bBh7SVP
Philippines claim no official agreed to China’s proposal on Ayungin | The wRap https://t.co/fAK5qrcTmi
China may soon release audio of a purported phone call with a Philippine military official that Beijing claims is evidence of an agreement over disputed territory in the South China Sea, according to Chinese officials. https://t.co/CenhwOgNN4
The sorties come weeks before the May 20 inauguration of new Taiwan president Lai Ching-te, who #China regards as a dangerous separatist. https://t.co/UGUlQXjqjW
#FMsays Beijing urged Manila on Monday to honor its commitment on the agreements with China regarding the Ren'ai Reef issue, stop provocations and return to the right way of handling differences through dialogue and consultation. #Philippines https://t.co/MUb5Zog5pE