China, Philippines and Southeast Asia

Philippines says China is pushing it to cede claims in South China Sea
China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after meeting his Australian counterpart in Canberra.
Philippines says it's under pressure from China to cede claims in South China Sea
CANBERRA (Reuters) - China is putting ever-greater pressure on the Philippines to cede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after a meeting with his Australian counterpart in Canberra.
South China Sea: Beijing wants Philippines to cede its claims, Manila’s defence minister says
Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro claims China’s actions are contrary to international law and closer ties with partners like Australia are crucial.
China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'
China rejected Philippine maritime claims on Sunday, saying new legislation "severely infringes on" Beijing's territorial sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea, and vowing to protect its own interests.
No expectations about Trump’s stance on the South China Sea, DND chief says
The Philippines has no expectations about what President-elect Donald Trump will do regarding territorial disputes in the South China Sea, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday during a visit to Australian capital Canberra.
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Philippines boosts coastguard fleet with 49 new ships from France, Japan
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New Philippine Laws Define Maritime Zones in the South China Sea
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Rising Tensions in the South China Sea: Philippines vs. China
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Philippines accuses China of illegally mapping claims to Scarborough Shoal
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China's New Map Claims Territory Disputed by US Ally
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Philippines says China is pushing it to cede South China Sea claims
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Can ‘troublemaker’ Philippines acquire US-made missiles of its own?
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Satellites Capture Chinese Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea
The deployment of CNS Shandong came amid rising tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.