Despite a global pandemic, the South China Sea has become more active over the past week, owing in large part to China’s aggressive posturing in
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Duterte Warns Beijing to Keep Away From Its South China Sea Possessions
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is loudly warning China to keep its distance from an island in the South China Sea that is considered by Manila
Thursday 8 December, 2016 Update: Duterte’s SCS Maneuvering
Since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in Manila relations between the Philippines and China have improved considerably, while the PI’s relations with the United States
Monday 24 October, 2016 Update: Anxiety And Confusion In Washington And Manila
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial comments in Beijing last week have cast clouds of anxiety and uncertainty across the globe. Diplomats, government officials and analysts
Tuesday 12 July, 2016 Update: Tribunal Rules in South China Sea Case
After a long wait the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has delivered its ruling on China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea. The PCA