Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated as Taiwan and China engage in military activities, with Taiwan reporting Chinese military patrols and confrontations. The Philippines warns of a region-wide conflict over disputes with China, emphasizing the need for a serious response to protect its territorial rights. The Philippine government faces pressure from the US amid concerns of a possible conflict with China, including the potential use of US military bases. President Marcos Jr. of the Philippines acknowledges the need for more than diplomatic protests against China's actions in the South China Sea.
President Ferdinand Marcos says that the #Philippines needs to do more than protest Beijing’s “illegal actions” in the South #China Sea. https://t.co/gC3UJVcY6Q
As tensions escalate in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said his country must “do more” in responding to China’s “illegal action” in the hotly contested waterway https://t.co/HmHiA3SRsY
Mainland authorities to pursue diehard Taiwan separatists to the end: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office https://t.co/macS6HMuC8
Mainland authorities send out strong deterrence to 'Taiwan independence' separatists, clarify scope of law enforcement https://t.co/BXH4tvHo4i
#Taiwan's Coast Guard has expelled four #Chinese coast guard vessels that entered Taiwan's territorial waters around Kinmen Island. Via TaiwanPlus News. https://t.co/edRLHbbCk3
Marcos on Ayungin incident: Deliberate action by China, but not armed attack https://t.co/3qbp5NZosA
#China has staged regular military exercises around #Taiwan to coerce the island’s pro-independence government. But the war game post Taiwan's election expanded to encircle the main island & small islands that are close to the Chinese mainland: Manoj Joshi https://t.co/t27baMc8ur
The Philippines is committed to working with China to manage tensions in the South China Sea after a clash earlier last week that saw a physical confrontation between personnel from the two nations, the Philippine foreign minister said. https://t.co/AjRWJiTrY8
Philippines needs to 'do more' than protest China's actions in South China Sea, Marcos says https://t.co/L8Gnal0DI8 https://t.co/2lbjOtqA1C
Philippine President said his country needs to do more than just filing diplomatic protests against China, following the latest confrontation in the South China Sea https://t.co/2uw6eQd61R
The China Coast Guard’s effort to disrupt Manila’s resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal on June 17 was not armed an attack, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in his first media interview since the incident. https://t.co/miYcza2Szf https://t.co/OPKlYeoTv6
When asked whether he has already summoned the Chinese ambassador over the incident, Marcos says the Philippines has to do more than just filing protests, but does not elaborate. https://t.co/MQzy5VNKD1
[🎙️PODCAST] @Alex_Vuving from @APCSS joins us to discuss the mixed signals coming from Manila following the June 17th confrontation between Philippines and Chinese maritime authorities in the South China Sea. Join us for a very timely conversation: https://t.co/l84aBfMMkv https://t.co/WtgBgc0Yej
Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese coastguards in tense stand-off near Quemoy https://t.co/2pqYwd4cg5 Four vessels entered restricted waters on Tuesday, remaining there for two hours, Taiwan’s coastguard says.
My latest: The Chinese coast guard has increased its activities in disputed waters near #Taiwan and Japan in recent days, forcing Taipei and Tokyo to engage in tense standoffs with Chinese coast guard vessels. https://t.co/icCyw732OK
Chinese and Taiwanese coastguards in tense stand-off near Quemoy - SCMP https://t.co/KftBgHQ5cy China held joint military exercises around Taiwan and its outlying islands on May 23-24. Learn the significance behind the five placements of these operations. https://t.co/u0z4TWpZcz https://t.co/G6xZdeXcUN
How did China respond to President Zelensky’s speech and press brief at the 2024 Shangri-La Dialogue? @MeiaNouwens gives her analysis in this episode of the #ChinaPower Podcast. https://t.co/s5uXVkPNuI
Taiwan claims it chased away for Chinese Coast Guard vessels from waters off Kinmen Islands #China #Taiwan #ChinaTaiwanTensions #KinmenIslands https://t.co/Xwt6E2KPzj
Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese coastguards in tense stand-off near Quemoy https://t.co/YhW4RuaQ0z via @scmpnews
Maritime conflict between China and and the Philippines has been concerningly pronounced this year, writes Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, who gives his take on what each side's next move might be. https://t.co/MwUgTt2bTU https://t.co/llug7ONKb9
🇵🇭🇺🇸🇨🇳 “The Philippine government under the leadership of President Marcos Jr. is under pressure from the United States.” Full interview of Luo Wanwei, head of the Philippine Institute for National Security Studies, with a Chinese journalist: - The militarization of the… https://t.co/lLjdOM6Sg1
A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that criminal punishments imposed on diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists for conducting or inciting secession was a legitimate and reasonable action https://t.co/9Ph2XxwTxn https://t.co/4DYuzxubcE
US envoy tells China: ‘Cease harassment of Philippine vessels’ https://t.co/FANuNqtF0s
Manila gives mixed messages on South China Sea https://t.co/Ne66rzNFR7
#Taiwan’s defense ministry says that #China has carried out another “joint combat readiness patrol” near the island, as Beijing said it would track down and punish “diehard” independence supporters wherever they are. https://t.co/cse8h5gUoK
Philippines files protest vs China over ‘aggressive’ acts in Ayungin resupply https://t.co/UVYRCQttQA
Taiwan's defense ministry said that China had carried out another ‘joint combat readiness patrol’ near the island, as Beijing said it would track down and punish ‘diehard’ independence supporters wherever they are https://t.co/Y12PP9BC8B
Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrol', Beijing vows to hunt independence 'diehards' https://t.co/oUWemoCeYs https://t.co/EHY6iEw06l
Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity nearby https://t.co/L64wA5RKeW https://t.co/hGaH6ZDoHy
The Philippine ambassador to the US said the dispute with China over the Second Thomas Shoal had created a 'dangerous' situation where 'weapons of mass destruction are very real' https://t.co/W87jDgjX78 https://t.co/fCK7UpwSuI
The Philippines is determined to protect its rights in the South China Sea, Manila’s top diplomat said https://t.co/kQhumcsHPo
U.S./CHINA/PHILIPPINES tensions are rising over Second Thomas Shoal and other issues: https://t.co/CwtDtHvnws
In today's #threatstatus newsletter: The Philippine government has adopted a cautious approach to aggressive Chinese coast guard actions in the South China Sea, and the Biden administration has filed formal diplomatic protests with Beijing. https://t.co/YyW1kMix9j
Philippines warns of region-wide conflict over South China Sea reef dispute https://t.co/bgwbWjCviC via @ft
Philippine ambassador to Washington on whether Manila would allow the US military to use bases in the Philippines in the event of a war with China over Taiwan 👇 https://t.co/oFRUPUDvZN https://t.co/Chhy1T9bfQ
"A more serious response is needed to China's 'total disregard' of Philippine territorial rights and security." #ThoughtLeaders https://t.co/1LRvIQl21s
Philippine ambassador to U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez has WARNED that a CONFLICT with China over contested reef in South China Sea could ENGULF countries across Indo-Pacific, raising spectre of possible nuclear war “If anything happens, the entire Asian region will be completely… https://t.co/RXAqca3aNc https://t.co/8WIbqsIgsB
A deepening stand-off in the South China Sea https://t.co/fXssSv6lzY | opinion
A deepening stand-off in the South China Sea https://t.co/uoSyycxUlA
Philippines warns of region-wide conflict over South China Sea reef dispute https://t.co/DCGqQcgXNP
Taiwan demonstrates its military might to China amid tensions #China #Taiwan https://t.co/wajPyLaGst
Taiwan-China tensions escalate amid sovereignty disputes and crackdowns https://t.co/kiIMg66RCk