The United States State Department on Sunday, Aug. 6 (Manila time), criticized China’s latest “dangerous actions” in the contested South China Sea, and reiterated the US’ commitment to come to the Philippines’ defense in case of an armed attack against its military. Philippine and...
The recent water canon incident by China Coast Guard (CCG) against Philippine vessels near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) sparked fresh discussions on the progress of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, with a maritime expert saying it’s time for the...
A China Coast Guard (CCG) ship fired water cannon and made dangerous maneuvers against an indigenous boat and a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel bringing food and supplies to military troops stationed on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Saturday,...
NINGBO, China -- Shen Deyong, a former senior political advisor, was sentenced Friday to 15 years imprisonment for accepting bribes. Â Â Â Shen was formerly a member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee and head of the...
HARBIN, China -- A total of 11 counties and districts in Harbin City, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, had suffered floods as of 4 p.m. Friday due to the impact of Typhoon Doksuri, local authorities said. The floods affected 135,430 residents in the city, forcing 53,355...
China is truly a fascinating country. Over 4,000 years of recorded history have established China’s place in the must-see list of travelers. Its historical sites – the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Terracotta Warriors – will always give a strong boost of wonder; its natural wonders...
Anyone, including former president Rodrigo Duterte, who can help diplomacy in this economic zone of ours, exclusive economic zone (EEZ) would be a big help, Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri on Thursday, August 3, said. Zubiri emphasized this following the “cordial dinner” with President...
A US Senator is supporting Washington's continued alliance with like-minded nations, including the Philippines, to counter China's reported "bullying" and aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Senator Rick Scott, member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, said Manila, Seoul, Tokyo, Canberra, and...
The Philippines will benefit from $9 billion in initiatives that would be launched by Washington in response to China's continued aggression and in deterrence to Indo-Pacific threats, a US senator visiting Manila disclosed on Thursday, August 3. Speaking before select Philippine reporters in Makati...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has acknowledged the Senate's call for the agency to raise a voice before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with regards to the Chinese harassment in the West Philippine Sea and to act on its activities. DFA's backing came as lawmakers adopted a...
BEIJING, China -- China's large civil unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Wing Loong-2H has been deployed to support the emergency rescue in east China's Fujian Province, which has been affected by Typhoon Doksuri, according to its developer. The Wing Loong-2H large UAV has rushed to Fujian to carry out...
BEIJING, China -- Beijing has recorded its heaviest rainfall over the past few days since records began 140 years ago. The city logged 744.8 millimeters of rain, the maximum amount of precipitation recorded during the rainstorm, between 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Wangjiayuan...
