Philippine Fishermen Say China Still Blocks Scarborough Shoal

Philippine Fishermen Still Blocked From Scarborough Shoal Ten Years After Hague Ruling

Ten years after an international tribunal ruled for the Philippines on the South China Sea, the fishermen of Masinloc remain locked out of Scarborough Shoal by Chinese coast guard vessels. China rejected the 2016 ruling and has maintained near-continuous control over the shoal ever since.

Why a Chinese academic claim over Batanes has unsettled the Philippines

A university symposium in Guangzhou has placed the Philippines’ northernmost province of Batanes at the centre of a new argument over history, geography and sovereignty, after scholars at the event claimed the islands belonged to Taiwan and, on that basis, fell under overall Chinese sovereignty. The claim, made at a June 30 symposium hosted by Jinan University in Guangzhou, has been rejected by Philippine historians and officials, who dispute the scholars’ reading of geography, dynastic...

FACT CHECK: International law backs PH claim to the West Philippine Sea

In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favor of the Philippines in the South China Sea dispute, concluding that China violated the Philippines' sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone

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.

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.

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 []

A decade after Hague win, Filipino fishers still shut out of Scarborough Shoal

LEONARDO CUARESMA remembers when a day at Scarborough Shoal almost guaranteed a full catch. Nearly a decade after the Philippines won an international arbitration case against China, the 60-year-old fisherman says that promise remains out of reach as Chinese vessels continue to keep Filipino boats away from one of their richest traditional fishing grounds. “The []

China unlikely to secure leadership in Arctic without Russia — expert

China has no territory above the Arctic Circle, Irina Strelnikova, director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Arctic Research at HSE University, said

Indigenous lobster fishing: N.S. judge says dispute must be handled by Ottawa

HALIFAX — A lobster fishing group in Nova Scotia has failed in its bid to persuade a judge that a First Nation does not have the treaty right to commercially fish for lobster out of season and without a licence. In a decision released Wednesday, Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Ann Smith says the Unified [] The post Indigenous lobster fishing: N.S. judge says dispute must be handled by Ottawa appeared first on Loonie Politics.

6 fishermen missing off Visakhapatnam coast, massive search underway

6 fishermen missing off Visakhapatnam coast, massive search underway

Thailand and Malaysia Reach Deal to End Seafood Trade Spat

Thailand and Malaysia have resolved a seafood trade dispute, paving the way for fishery trade between the two countries to return to normal soon, their leaders said.

Philippine fishers see no gain a decade after legal win over China

Ten years after an international tribunal handed the Philippines a landmark legal victory against China's claims in the South China Sea, fishermen who hoped the ruling would restore access to the disputed Scarborough Shoal say little has changed. #News #Philippines #China #SouthChinaSea #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4ftNMfW 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over its island province near Taiwan

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over its island province near Taiwan

Chinese fishing fleet raises alarm across South America

Chinese fishing fleet raises alarm across South America

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.

World : PM Hun Manet Orders Protection Of Marine Resources From Illegal Fishing

PHNOM PENH, JULY 1 (Bernama) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Wednesday ordered local authorities to clamp down on illegal fishing in key fish spawning areas.

Japan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands

The Chinese ships were approaching a Japanese fishing vessel operating in the area, Japan's coast guard said.

Cook Islands fisher lost at sea for a week describes his ordeal

Cook Islands fisher lost at sea for a week describes his ordeal

Returning to 'one China' status quo key to restarting talks: KMT head

Taipei, June 23 (CNA) Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文) on Tuesday described the status quo in the Taiwan Strait as both sides belonging to one China, framing that political formula as the basis for restarting cross-strait dialogue.

Chongjin fishermen struggle to secure fuel before squid season

Fishermen in Chongjin, North Hamgyong province, are struggling to secure fuel ahead of North Korea’s squid fishing season, which begins in earnest in late July 2026, with a growing fuel shortage threatening preparations for the catch that sustains many local households. A source in North Hamgyong province told Daily NK on Friday that Chongjin fishermen []

Nelayan Melaka dibenar tangkap ikan semula di perairan Pulau Besar

MELAKA: Seramai 1,241 nelayan berlesen di Melaka kini boleh kembali menjalankan aktiviti penangkapan ikan di kawasan perairan Pulau Besar selepas Kerajaan Persekutuan memberi kebenaran khas yang disifatkan sebagai kemenangan besar kepada komuniti nelayan tempatan. Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Ab. Rauf Yusoh berkata, keputusan yang dibuat pada 15 April lalu itu merupakan hasil perbincangan, rundingan dan ... Read more The post Nelayan Melaka dibenar tangkap ikan semula di perairan Pulau Besar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

ASEAN must tackle challenges, stay focused on long-term priorities: Philippines

ASEAN must tackle challenges, stay focused on long-term priorities: Philippines

China Deploys Record 110+ Vessels Along First Island Chain as Taiwan Restores Anti-Communist Military Education

China has deployed more than 110 vessels along the First Island Chain, setting a new record high. According to Taiwan’s Director-General of the National Security Bureau (NSB), Tsai Ming-yen, Beijing has stationed around 100 naval and coast guard vessels across the East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea, while an additional four PLAN []

China calls for Yellow Sea stability after South Korea raises illegal fishing concerns

Beijing says Chinese fishermen are required to comply with laws, vows to protect their rights

PAL exports warship to Philippines, showcases RI's maritime strength

603 warship to the Philippines, highlighting the resilience of Indonesia's maritime industry. President Director ...