The relief of former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command chief Alberto Carlos from his position is proof that the Philippines entered into a "new model" understanding with China, the Chinese Embassy in Manila has claimed.Carlos, who was tagged by China as the one who...
​​China said there is nothing to worry about its new Coast Guard regulation on detention of anyone who is found trespassing into its waters as long as he or she has "not done anything illicit."Wang Wenbin, spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry, made the pronouncement as Beijing...
China has brushed off the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)’s move to probe reports of foreign diplomats’ illegal activities in the country amid wiretapping allegations being hurled against the Chinese embassy in Manila.The Department of National Defense (DND), the National Security Council...
China has issued a warning that the Philippines will bear the consequences for the flotilla of civilian ships that sailed over Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal in a bid to assert the country’s territorial sovereignty over it.Wang Wenbin, spokesman for China’s Foreign...
China denied conducting reclamation activities in Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea following reports from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) that it is building an artificial island there.For China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin, the Philippines’ accusation “is sheer...
The recent concerns raised by members of G7, a bloc of highly-industrialized countries, about China supposedly mischaracterized the facts and truth, the Chinese government decried Monday, April 22.Wang Wenbin, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, said Beijing is strongly deploring and firmly...
Negotiations are ongoing for the upcoming joint naval patrols among Filipino, American and Japanese troops in the South China Sea.The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) made the confirmation on Thursday, April 4, amid reports that a trilateral maritime activity may be mentioned in the joint...
China hit back at Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gibo Teodoro after accusing Beijing of doing propaganda trap regarding the West Philippine Sea.For China, it is the Philippines that is supposedly doing propaganda whenever the latter complains about Beijing’s bullying of smaller...
As President Marcos announced “a response and countermeasure package” against the dangerous attacks by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the disputed South China Sea, the Chinese Foreign Ministry maintained that doing so will not affect its maritime rights and interests. During the regular...
China said it is hoping that the possible expansion of military agreement between the Philippines and Germany would contribute to peace in the region.Wang Wenbin, China's Foreign Ministry, said Wednesday, March 13, that this is Beijing's "consistent position" with regards to defense pacts being...
China said it remains committed to a dialogue with the Philippines to resolve disputes in the South China Sea after the two sides seemed to have a disagreement over each other’s proposal to handle the sea row."We stand ready to continue to work with the Philippines to properly handle differences...
China said it appreciated President Marcos' reiteration of the Philippines adherence to the One China Principle after he clarified that his congratulatory remark to Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te was only done because of common courtesy.Wang Wenbin, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, made...
