Philippines named its new ambassador to China on Wednesday in an effort to patch up ties that have become frayed by an island territorial row.
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China and the ASEAN have both confidence and ability to safeguard the peace and stability in the South China Sea and boost regional development and prosperity.
China is strengthening its offshore law enforcement capacity, with three provinces and one autonomous region launching their first joint patrol on Wed. Special: Huangyan Island Situation
China on Monday urged the Philippines not to exacerbate the current situation in the South China Sea.
China is strengthening its offshore law enforcement capacity, with three provinces and one autonomous region launching their first joint patrol on Wed. Special: Huangyan Island Situation
Beijing has endorsed Manila's decision to resume diplomatic contact with the Chinese embassy in Manila, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
The second Hamilton class cutter from the United States, which is expected to boost the capability of the Philippine Navy, will be turned over to the Philippine government later this month.
The Philippines has been seeking an arbitration to resolve standoff with China over Huangyan Island, but a closer look at the proposal easily puts its real motives in question.
China's long-term effective jurisdiction over Huangyan Island offers an important proof for its sovereignty claim.
