South China Sea

Footage released by the Philippine military shows two Chinese coast guard ships hitting the wooden-hulled boat with high-pressure sprays.

Maritime security, people smuggling, and money laundering are part of the increased cooperation, along with trade and immigration.

Senator’s request comes after a standoff between Philippine and Chinese ships in Second Thomas Shoal, which saw Chinese ships firing water cannons.

The United States is sending a warship near Taiwan and the island is pledging more drills hours after a speech from the Chinese premier.

‘I’m much more focused on doing the work here, and the work here is in our national interest, in Australia’s national interest,' the foreign minister said.

Given Beijing’s influence over many ASEAN nations, the Australian government is keen to keep the talks focused on trade and regional development.

Marcos Jr is in Australia head of the ASEAN summit next week.

The Philippines says embedded journalists are only delivering factual stories about the current situation in the disputed South China Sea.

The Chinese coast guard ships allegedly crossed the bow of the Philippine vessel twice during the encounter.

Sino-Vietnamese relations at crossroads as Xi’s attempt to push ‘common destiny’ falls flat.

The CCP is seeking warm ties with Vietnam.

Philippine vessels were hit by China Coast Guard vessels with high-pressure water cannons; another supply vessel was rammed.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard reports that more than 135 Chinese boats are operating in the Philippines’ ‘exclusive economic zone.’