South China Sea, Beijing and Philippines

South China Sea: Philippine, US planes fly near contested shoal in ‘message’ to Beijing
Air patrol exercise underscores Manila’s efforts to assert its maritime claims while testing US commitment to regional security, analysts say.
Philippines, U.S. hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China
The air forces of the Philippines and the United States held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a move that angered China, which also conducted a "routine patrol" over a disputed shoal.
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing's 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.
Philippine Airlines boosts flights to China with non-stop Manila-Beijing service
Philippine Airlines will boost its connectivity to mainland China with the launch of non-stop Manila to Beijing flights
US and Philippine fighter aircraft jointly patrol disputed shoal region guarded by China
U.S. and Philippine fighter aircraft have staged a joint patrol and training over a disputed South China Sea shoal where Chinese fighter jets fired flares last year to drive away a Philippine aircraft
US Sends Bombers to South China Sea in Warning to Beijing
The training involved three Philippine FA-50 fighters and drills to enhance air domain awareness and joint combat capabilities.
A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing
A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints ...
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Carpio says ‘provisional understanding between Manila, Beijing should not expand to other features in West PH Sea
Former Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said the “provisional understanding” between Manila and Beijing on the ...
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PAL announces resumption of Manila-Beijing flights in March
Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Monday it will resume thrice-weekly nonstop flights to Beijing Capital International Airport ...
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Philippines suspends South China Sea survey after China's 'harassment'
Manila and Beijing have had a series of escalating confrontations in disputed waters of the South China Sea. China claims ...
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PAL to resume Manila-Beijing flights in March
Just months after cutting flights to China due to low demand, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that it would ...
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PAL to start Manila-Beijing flight service on March 30
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will begin operating nonstop flights between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and ...
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Philippines says it won’t let China normalize ‘illegal’ ship deployments in EEZ
Chinese coast guard ships have stayed for a month in Manila’s exclusive economic zone, including Scarborough Shoal.
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PAL flying to Beijing by end of March
In addition to Beijing, PAL operates daily flights each to Shanghai (Pudong), Xiamen and Quanzhou (Jinjiang), from Manila ...
Chinese fleet’s ‘routine exercise’ shown on state television after Basilan Strait transit
Footage of warships conducting drill in the Pacific follows exchange between Beijing and Manila over navy transit.