South China Sea disputes

Chinese officials took the opportunity to voice their opposition to a recent expansion of the U.S. military presence in the Philippine archipelago.

The rapid warming of relations with the U.S. has prompted warnings from Beijing, and domestic political pushback.

Widening the aperture of collaboration can help meet evolving needs and respond to a more competitive strategic environment.

For years, successive governments have believed that labeling China a threat would be a self-fulfilling act.

Despite promises from the Indonesian and Chinese foreign ministers, there is little reason to expect rapid progress on the long-awaited Code of Conduct.

Manila is seeking to shore up defense capabilities in the disputed South China Sea, even as China continues to stress negotiations on a Code of Conduct.

A spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard said it was a "certainty” that joint patrols would resume in the near future.

As relations between Manila and Washington rapidly improve, Beijing is upping the intensity in disputed parts of the South China Sea.

The alleged incident took place close to Second Thomas Shoal in a disputed part of the South China Sea.

The trip will focus on strengthening longstanding economic relations and expanding the two nations' more recent cooperation on defense and security matters.

The head of the PCG announced that it would increase sea patrols and overflights to defend the country's maritime claims.

Although both sides have kept it low key, Chinese coast guard activities are continuing in areas claimed by Manila.