The incident took place early on Monday morning near the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. In a statement, the Chinese coastguard (CCG) claimed the “deliberate” collision arose …
Under Unclos, a coastal state has the exclusive right to exploit resources in its continental shelf, a stretch of seabed that can extend up to 648km, including the right to …
The Philippines has taken further actions that add to the complexity of the South China Sea status quo. While there haven’t been any official announcements regarding initiating new arbitration hearings …
Hong Kong: The China Coast Guard (CCG) is far more than a maritime law enforcement agency. Rather, this force directly under the control of China’s all-powerful Central Military Commission is …
He claimed the deal had been agreed to by former defence secretary Voltaire Gazmin and then-Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Ma Keqing. Medialdea suggested this agreement continued during Duterte’s administration …
“The Philippines can bring the validity of the arrest and detention, of both fishermen and fishing vessel, before an Unclos tribunal, which can order their release,” Carpio told This Week …
It is completely normal in a democracy with free media as in Germany to have a free debate on whether the trip was successful or not. Why did the chancellor …
On land, China has used its power to drive mining and build processing infrastructure at a scale and pace unfathomable in Western markets. But polymetallic nodules in the deep sea …
“We have a lot of alliances … But are we doing enough trade, investment and diplomacy, which is really where I think the battleground needs to be?” Harry Harris, US …
New Zealand expects China to respect its right to an independent foreign policy as it explores joining the Aukus security pact between Australia, the US and UK, Foreign Minister Winston …