Browsing BusinessWorld by Place "East China Sea"
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China's latest weapon against Taiwan: the sand dredger
(BusinessWorld,February 8, 2021 , on page S1/10)On board the Taiwan Coast Guard Ship PP-10062, East China Sea — Taiwanese coast guard commander Lin Chie-ming is on the frontline of a new type of warfare that China is waging against Taiwan. China’s weapon? Sand. On a ... -
Fishing and the future of the West Philippine Sea
(BusinessWorld,April 19, 2017 , on page S1/8)In a Special Study for the Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi), marine geneticist Dr. Ma. Carmen Lagman explains that the Philippines should capitalize on the environmental and economic value of the West Philippine Sea, as well ... -
Indonesia pushes East, South China Sea freedom of navigation at Manila forum
(BusinessWorld,November 24, 2023 , on page S1/10)Indonesia has drafted a resolution at the 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Manila this week calling on member-countries to respect international maritime laws and promote freedom of navigation in the East ... -
Japan reiterates commitment to stronger bilateral ties with PHL in VP's visit
(BusinessWorld,September 28, 2022 , on page S1/9)Japan's leader has reiterated his country’s commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation with the Philippines during a courtesy call by Philippine Vice President Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio, who attended the state funeral of ... -
Manila welcomes report that G7 countries concerned about West Philippine Sea
(BusinessWorld,June 8, 2015 , on page 12/S1)The Philippines on Sunday welcomed reports that the G7 summit would express concern about unilateral efforts to assert sovereignty claims in the disputed South China Sea. Regional alarm is growing at moves by China ... -
Philippines to defy China fishing rule
(BusinessWorld,January 17, 2014 , on page S1/9)Philippine fishermen should ignore a Chinese rule requiring foreign fishing vessels to secure permission to enter much of the South China Sea, Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said yesterday. The rule was passed in November ... -
US cautions on 'egregious' rules in disputed sea
(BusinessWorld,October 7, 2015 , on page S1/8)Some countries appear to view freedom of the seas as “up for grabs” in the South China Sea, imposing superfluous warnings and restrictions that threaten stability, a US Navy commander said on Tuesday in comments apparently ... -
US flies B-52 bombers over contested waters amid soured ties with China
(BusinessWorld,September 28, 2018 , on page S2/7)The US military flew B-52 bombers in the vicinity of the South China Sea this week, US officials told Reuters, a move that is likely to cause anger in Beijing amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Lieutenant ... -
US Marines unifies amphibious forces in Asia
(BusinessWorld,May 15, 2015 , on page S1/11)The US Marine Corps (USMC) is bringing together foreign commanders from amphibious forces deployed mostly in the Asia-Pacific for a conference aimed at taking initial steps to integrate their operations, with China excluded ... -
US, China set for high-stakes rivalry in skies above South China Sea
(BusinessWorld,May 19, 2015 , on page SI/9)When the U.S. navy sent a littoral combat ship on its first patrol of the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea during the past week, it was watching the skies as well. The USS Fort Worth, one of the most modern ... -
Vietnam accuses China of attack on fishermen in South China Sea
(BusinessWorld,March 27, 2013 , on page S1/9)Vietnam has accused China of opening fire on a fishing boat in the disputed South China Sea and burning down its cabin, charges denied by Beijing on Tuesday as tensions resurface over sovereignty in the energy-rich waters. ...