China Rejects US, Philippines and Allies' South China Sea Statement

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

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.

Taiwan upholds South China Sea policy 10 years after international ruling

Taipei, July 13 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Sunday reiterated Taiwan's stance on the South China Sea, saying the country should not be excluded from efforts to address issues affecting its rights and interests, on the 10th anniversary of a landmark international arbitration ruling in a case brought by the Philippines against China.

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.

Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China

Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China

US, Philippines Lead 10 Nation Coalition Protecting South China Sea

A coalition led by the United States and the Philippines has renewed its commitment to defending international law in the South China Sea, issuing a joint declaration marking the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 Hague arbitral ruling that rejected China’s sweeping maritime claims. The statement, released Saturday, July 11, was endorsed by the United []...Click to read more

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 []

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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Au lendemain des déclarations de Joe Biden, qui a affirmé défendre Taïwan en cas d’attaque de la Chine, la porte-parole de la Maison Blanche assure que la politique américaine envers l’île n’a pas cha ...

US, Japan among 14 nations challenge China’s claim on SCS; Beijing hits back

Fourteen nations, including the UK, US, Japan and Australia, on Sunday reaffirmed a 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims over the disputed South China Sea. A joint statement issued by the 14 nations said they rejected “destabilising” actions in the disputed waters that threatened regional peace. Beijing retorted immediately, saying: “The Chinese Government has reaffirmed territorial []

Trump supports ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no timeline for arms sale, US diplomat says

The top US diplomat for East Asia sought to reassure Taiwan that Washington stood by its “Six Assurances” despite US President Donald Trump’s earlier dismissal of the policy but offered no timeline for approving a stalled US14 billion arms package to the self-ruled island. Michael DeSombre, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, told a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Thursday that US policy on Taiwan had not changed, maintaining Washington’s commitment to...

[OPINION] The Arbitral Award is forever, unless…

The Philippines should simply protest China’s Declaration that the High Seas Treaty does not apply to the South China Sea. It does not cost the Philippines anything to protest but it will cost the Philippines irreparably if it does not protest.

Malaysia pilih diplomasi tangani isu Laut China Selatan

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia tidak melihat situasi di Laut China Selatan dengan kebimbangan yang berlebihan, sebaliknya terus mengutamakan pendekatan dialog dan penglibatan konstruktif dan berterusan dalam menangani sebarang isu yang timbul di kawasan berkenaan. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, pendirian itu berdasarkan pengalaman Malaysia yang terus mengekalkan hubungan baik serta saluran komunikasi terbuka dengan ... Read more The post Malaysia pilih diplomasi tangani isu Laut China Selatan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

China courts Southeast Asia as confidence in US leadership wavers

China has delivered one of its clearest messages yet to Southeast Asia, insisting that it does not seek regional dominance and should instead be viewed as a force for stability and cooperation. The statement comes at a time when Beijing sees an opportunity to strengthen its position in the region amid growing doubts over Washington's long-term commitment to its Southeast Asian partners, AzerNEWS reports.

Taiwanese Authorities Reportedly Raid Supermicro in Move That Could Signal Big Change For AI Chip Exporters

It's not against the law in Taiwan to export high-end chips to China. But it sounds like Taiwan will now enforce U.S. law.

China rejects U.S. accusations of illegal fishing

China rejects U.S. accusations of illegal fishing

US misguided approach to Taiwan issue risks triggering conflict with China — embassy

China hopes that the US side will take concrete actions to safeguard the stable development of the China-US relations as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, Liu Chang said

Beijing’s missile test reminds Pacific Island states China isn’t their ‘true friend’

Sky News Defence Analyst Peter Jennings says Beijing’s missile test reminds Pacific Island states that China isn’t their true friend. “The missile test also reminded Pacific Island states that China is not their true friend,” Mr Jennings told Sky News Australia. “This will speed defence cooperation between Australia and Pacific Island countries.”

China Rotates Coast Guard Formation East of Taiwan, Confirming Patrol Is Now Permanent

Beijing rotated its coast guard east of Taiwan, replacing CCGS Daishan with CCGS Xiushan and confirming the patrol as a standing routine. Taiwan has prepositioned vessels and authorized force. China is ignoring Western protests and building an administrative foothold in disputed waters.

Is Taiwan’s President Playing with Political Fire?

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (William Lai) appears to be missing signs from multiple sources that he lacks both international and domestic support for pursuing a more assertive policy regarding the island’s de facto independence. Taipei heavily depends on two protectors, Japan and the United States, for firm political support against Beijing’s periodic bullying tactics. In []

ASEAN Sec-Gen optimistic on concluding South China Sea COC

ASEAN Sec-Gen optimistic on concluding South China Sea COC

Beijing claims part of the Pacific near Taiwan as sovereign Chinese water

Taiwan sits in the center of this crucial perimeter.

U.S. requests information on S. Korean shipbuilders' naval construction capacity: sources

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The United States has asked major South Korean shipbui...

Saifuddin fires back at Philippine ex-diplomat: Sabah claim is 'dead in the water'

This follows former minister's criticism of Manila's South China Sea territorial claims.

UK, France, and Germany Warn China Over Taiwan Strait Maritime Activities

The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) recent China Coast Guard patrol operations in waters east of Taiwan have drawn international attention. According to Reuters, on June 24, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany issued a rare joint statement warning that China’s latest activities threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation. The three countries reaffirmed their opposition []

Taiwan’s Parliament President Enjoys Warm Welcome From Bipartisan Lawmakers

Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, urged the U.S. Congress to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.

China demands end to US blockade on Cuba

China called for the US to heed the call for justice made by the overwhelming majority of countries demanding that it end the blockade on Cuba. Zoe. , July 12, 2026