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China reef ‘reclamation’ seen
(BusinessWorld,May 16, 2014 , on page S1/12)The Philippines yesterday released photographs to back its claim that China was reclaiming land on a disputed reef in the South China Sea in an apparent effort to build an airstrip. Manila warned on Wednesday that China ... -
China says Philippines' 2016 arbitral award illegal
(BusinessWorld,July 15, 2022 , on page S1/8)China on Wednesday said a 2016 arbitral ruling by a United Nations-backed tribunal that voided its claim to more than 80% of the South China Sea violates international law. “China neither accepts nor recognizes it and will ... -
China spurns DFA protest against annual fishing ban
(BusinessWorld,June 3, 2022 , on page S1/10)China has rejected the Philippines’ protest against its yearly fishing ban in the South China Sea, saying the four-month moratorium is meant to protect marine resources in waters under its jurisdiction. “China cannot accept ... -
China spurns DFA protest against annual fishing ban
(BusinessWorld,June 3, 2022 , on page S1/10)China has rejected the Philippines’ protest against its yearly fishing ban in the South China Sea, saying the four-month moratorium is meant to protect marine resources in waters under its jurisdiction. “China cannot accept ... -
China to complete Spratly Islands reclamation soon, its foreign ministry says
(BusinessWorld,June 17, 2015 , on page 12/SI)China will soon complete some of its land reclamation on the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, indicating that Beijing is close to setting up new outposts in the maritime ... -
China to investigate Scarborough incident
(BusinessWorld,June 13, 2018 , on page S1/10)The Chinese government on Monday said it is investigating the reported incident regarding Chinese Coast Guard members who were caught in a video taking the catch of Filipino fishermen in the waters of Scarborough Shoal. ... -
China warned Philippine planes to leave disputed areas, official says
(BusinessWorld,May 8, 2015 , on page S1/11)China has warned Philippine air force and navy planes at least six times to leave areas around the disputed South China Sea, the Philippine military commander responsible for the region told a Senate hearing on Thursday. ... -
China's claims to the South China Sea are unlawful. Now what?
(BusinessWorld,July 29, 2020 , on page S1/6)With China throwing its weight around in the South China Sea, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo rightly declared this month that the country’s aggressive claims to offshore resources in the area were “completely unlawful.” ... -
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 ... -
'China's reclamation should spark fear around the world'
(BusinessWorld,April 15, 2015 , on page S1/11)President Benigno S. C. Aquino all points to a copy of China's nine-dash line map during an interview with AFP at Malacañan palace in Manila on April 14. China's effort to take its claim to most of the south china sea ... -
China's State Companies Cementing Lucrative Role In South China Sea
(BusinessWorld,August 10, 2018 , on page S1/1)Beijing’s giant state-owned enterprises are playing an increasing role in China’s build-up in the South China Sea and could seek to cement their dominant position in coming years, according to new research. The work by ... -
China, US exchange accusations over US vessel in South China Sea
(BusinessWorld,November 27, 2023 , on page S1/8)China and the United States exchanged accusations at the weekend over the disputed South China Sea, after China's military said it had driven away a U.S. warship that the U.S. Navy said was on a routine freedom of navigation ... -
China, Vietnam agree maritime row should be settled through talks
(BusinessWorld,April 3, 2018 , on page S2/6)Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday China and Vietnam should settle their disputes in the South China Sea through talks and move to jointly exploit its waters. “We have agreed that settling the maritime issues ... -
China, Vietnam agree to maintain peace in S. China sea
(The Philippine Star,November 7, 2015 , on page A-19)China and Vietnam have agreed to maintained peace and stability in the south china sea and not take any acts that "complicate" the issue, Chinese state television reported yesterday. The agreement came at the end of a visit ... -
Chinese clam-harvesting in disputed waters seen anew, US think tank says
(BusinessWorld,May 22, 2019 , on page S1/10)China has deployed anew clam-harvesting fleets to the South China Sea in the last six months, including in Scarborough Shoal, according to American-based think-tank Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI). “These ... -
The Chinese Maritime Militia
(BusinessWorld,June 18, 2019 , on page S1/6)I’m directing this column to our national and local leaders whose duty is to defend the country, protect the people, and secure our natural resources. There’s a need to adapt mindsets to a deteriorating security situation ... -
Chinese vessels still in Spratlys, says task force
(BusinessWorld,May 13, 2021 , on page S1/12)Hundreds of Chinese militia vessels were still scattered around the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, both within and outside Manila’s exclusive economic zone, according to a Philippine task force. In a statement, ... -
Cimatu lobbles for law creating Boracay Island Development Authority
(BusinessWorld,July 31, 2020 , on page S1/10)Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu called on lawmakers to pass the measure creating a permanent agency that will sustain developments under the Boracay rehabilitation program. “This is the opportune time to pass a law ... -
Cleanup drive on as massive fish kill hits Lake Sebu
(BusinessWorld,February 15, 2017 , on page S1/12)Lake Sebu town has been placed under a state of calamity due to the recent massive fish kill that cost P124.5 million damage to fishery, mainly tilapia farms. In a statement released by the South Cotabato provincial ... -
Climate Change is real
(BusinessWorld,January 23, 2015 , on page S1/9)In a surprise move, US Senate Republicans joined Democrats and went on record on Wednesday acknowledging that climate change is real. The symbolic amendment attached to a controversial bill authorizing construction of the ...