Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated as the Philippines summoned the Chinese ambassador and filed a diplomatic protest following water cannon incidents in disputed waters. China lodged strong protests over Philippine infringement near Huangyan Island and Ren'ai Reef. A Philippines military chief was onboard a vessel that a Chinese military ship rammed into, prompting Manila to call the actions a serious escalation. The Philippine senator revealed that the Chinese Ambassador bullied the Philippines military chief over the West Philippine Sea issue, describing him as very hostile. Meanwhile, the Pacific Fleet group, including Russian ships, is in Manila for a port visit.
China's PLA-Navy Aircraft Carrier Shandong (CV-17) has spent quite some time at sea since October 2023, here's a quick graphic, documenting its positions covering the extended deployment over the last few months https://t.co/i2tye14OC9
#Philippine senator Reveals #Chinese Ambassador Bullied the Philippines military chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. over the West Philippine Sea issue He described the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian as “very hostile.” "Don’t provoke us" he shouted! Sen.… https://t.co/rPNIUIor2a
Flashpoint is South China Sea, not Taiwan: Philippine envoy to U.S. https://t.co/o9SIcdeqqR Romualdez calls China's Xi 'evasive' on tensions, urges multilateral patrols.
A Philippines military chief was onboard a vessel that a Chinese military ship rammed into this weekend, prompting Manila to call the actions “a serious escalation.” https://t.co/afuUXWaR9X
Any ASEAN countries make statements about the latest PRC harassment of Philippine boats?
#China has defended the actions of its Coast Guard against #Philippine vessels in the contested #SouthChinaSea, saying that they were "professional" and "restrained.” My cat's reaction to those statements ⬇️ https://t.co/vlKklDuP8e
China on Monday lodged stern representations and strong protests to the Philippine side over its recent infringement and provocation in waters near Huangyan Island and Ren'ai Reef.
Explainer: Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal https://t.co/B5xpvqvQ0a
The #Philippines summoned #Chinese ambassador Huang Xilian and filed a diplomatic protest against #China following the water cannon incidents in Bajo de Masinloc and Ayungin Shoal over the weekend, DFA spokesperson Teresita Daza says. Via CNN. https://t.co/5mFfx1TZsZ
The Pacific Fleet group on Asia - Pacific deployment with the Udaloy's Admiral Tributs and Admiral Panteleev plus the Dubna-class oiler Pechenga are in Manila for a port visit lasting to the 14th. https://t.co/fgmHVD249m