Tensions between the Philippines and China escalate as the Philippines conducts civilian missions near disputed territories in the South China Sea. China warns against provocations and urges the Philippines to settle disputes through negotiation. Both countries exchange accusations of breaching commitments and sovereignty, with China urging the Philippines to honor agreements and stop infringing on its territory.
China urges the Philippines to face the facts, honor its word, stop infringement and provocations at once and return to the right track of properly settling maritime differences through negotiation and consultation: foreign ministry spokesperson https://t.co/tbLqDg6Yj7 https://t.co/MgvC67A6Kc
#ChinaDailyEditorial The increasing frequency with which the #Philippines is raising tensions with China in the #SouthChinaSea suggests it is trying to test China's limit and will not stop until it hits a dead end. https://t.co/nPymgJkSna https://t.co/txx7JiK4Dh
The Philippines’ persistent denial and breach of commitment—and scapegoating China—shows exactly who is acting in bad faith, infringing on the other side’s sovereignty & making provocations on Ren’ai Jiao. https://t.co/T5L2HQ6jEA
Time for the Philippines to face the facts, honor its word, stop infringement and provocations at once & return to the right track of properly settling maritime differences through negotiation & consultation. https://t.co/lrkjhzw3oL
In trying to occupy Huangyan Dao, Manila is no different than a pirate #CGTNOpinion #CGTNFirstVoice #SouthChinaSea https://t.co/co5o7S4e1L
China urges Philippines to return to right track on settling maritime disputes #SouthChinaSea https://t.co/LoPbvGA1vn
Philippine group calls civilian mission in South China Sea a 'major victory' https://t.co/xu3wMEb7T8 https://t.co/jsDi7wNlQ5
WATCH: Massive vessel deployment in Panatag betrays a scared China, says Philippines https://t.co/26ftzOX6Bv
If the Philippines abuses China's goodwill and infringes upon China's territorial sovereignty and jurisdiction, China will defend its rights and take countermeasures in accordance with the law. https://t.co/Q3o9MlcGbq https://t.co/czUwYm9Dni
Philippine expert: Maritime management of South China Sea should be "low politics" https://t.co/IsX56n5uml
CHINA'S COAST GUARD URGES PHILIPPINES TO IMMEDIATLY CEASE ITS 'VIOLATIONS' - CHINESE STATE MEDIA
The #Philippines has assembled hundreds of civilian boats to Huangyan Dao waters to provoke China🇨🇳. This is gambling on the safety of civilians and playing the sympathy card. It is very crazy & inhumane. https://t.co/OLP1ByLuM8
#FMsays Manila must not abuse Beijing's goodwill arrangement that allows activities of small Filipino fishing boats near the waters of Huangyan Island, FM spokesman Wang Wenbin said after about 100 small fishing boats, led by Filipino activists, sailed to the waters on Wednesday. https://t.co/vkNsCqHW5I
Philippines says to ensure safety of civilian mission in South China Sea https://t.co/ZeFllTpBpI https://t.co/qEXBKmiNRN
The Atin Ito coalition is holding its second civilian mission in the face of rising tensions between China and the Philippines. Here's what you need to know about the civilian mission: https://t.co/7lE0oY68u1 https://t.co/2SD6Gg6Oyi
CHINA FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON REPORTED PHILIPPINE COMMERCIAL VESSELS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA: WE HAVE GOODWILL ARRANGEMENTS ON FISHING PRACTICES
What you need to know: Civilian mission to Panatag Shoal https://t.co/EgMtpjRCVf
The second civilian-led mission seeks to 'normalize and regularize civilian access' in the West Philippine Sea. READ: https://t.co/5ioIsgf7ff
A coalition of civic organizations, including political, youth, and farmer and fishing groups, pushed through with a civilian mission to Scarborough or Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, May 15. https://t.co/Y1KYkAfrMm
Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo speaks about the impact of putting a spotlight on China’s behavior in the West Philippine Sea. Watch the full episode of “World View” here: https://t.co/YUzYocVcrp https://t.co/zL3wpdLekX
Small fishing boats accompany civilian boats of the Atin Ito coalition on a resupply mission to Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal at Matalvis Port in Masinloc, Zambales, on Wednesday, May 15. 📸: Rappler RELATED: https://t.co/iCcq0dQgiQ https://t.co/AQWEytmg2y
The Philippines says it will step up patrols near contested reefs in the South China Sea. https://t.co/doKQUTXWQ4
The ongoing tussle between the Philippines and China in waters around the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands where both countries have contested maritime claims has again put the ASEAN in a tough spot. From @PremeshaSaha https://t.co/DFQroLs4Cb