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China rejects US, Philippines, others' South China Sea statement
On 10th anniversary of international tribunal ruling, China says it 'firmly' upholds territorial sovereignty, maritime rights in South China Sea
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 1, 2026
Taiwan tells ships to reject China Coast Guard boarding demands
Taiwan has instructed its commercial vessels to ignore any boarding or inspection requests from China’s Coast Guard in waters off the island’s east coast, signalling a firmer response to Beijing’s expanding maritime enforcement activities. Taipei also said its Coast Guard would intervene, if necessary, to prevent Chinese vessels from boarding Taiwanese ships, reinforcing its claim [] The post Taiwan tells ships to reject China Coast Guard boarding demands appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Times of India
· Jul 12, 2026
Why US, EU and 13 nations are backing 2016 South China Sea ruling against Beijing's claims
Why US, EU and 13 nations are backing 2016 South China Sea ruling against Beijing's claims
Washington Examiner
· Jun 25, 2026
No one buys Chinese propaganda against Japan. Or do they?
None of the South China Sea’s atolls is as disputed as the Scarborough Shoal, which lies in the Philippines’s exclusive economic zone, but which China claims as its own. On Sunday, Philippine defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro warned that China may be preparing to take permanent control. China’s response was predictable. Its U.S. Embassy was quick []
Investing.com
· Jul 12, 2026
South China Sea joint statement says China’s maritime claims have no basis
South China Sea joint statement says China’s maritime claims have no basis
Interaksyon
· Jul 9, 2026
Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over Batanes, island province near Taiwan
MANILA — The defense minister of the Philippines on Thursday rejected as “baseless” and “ludicrous” assertions by Chinese scholars that its northernmost island-chain province belongs to Beijing, calling the claim concerning and worthy of challenge. Chinese state-run news site GDToday reported on July 2 that scholars from institutions including Nanjing University argued at a June 30 symposium [] The post Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over Batanes, island province near Taiwan appeared first on Interaksyon.
Korea Times News
· Jul 12, 2026
US, UK, 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea
US, UK, 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea
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