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Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over its island province near Taiwan
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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.
RAPPLER
· Jun 30, 2026
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
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 []
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 30, 2026
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 []
Focus Taiwan
· Jun 25, 2026
Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional status quo
Taipei, June 25 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday said China, not Taiwan, is the party undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific, reiterating that strengthening Taiwan's self-defense capabilities is not a provocation but a necessary step to safeguard democracy.
Malaysiakini
· Jul 10, 2026
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.
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Related coverage for "Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over its island province near Taiwan": Interaksyon — Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over Batanes, island province near Taiwan. RAPPLER — FACT CHECK: International law backs PH claim to the West Philippine Sea. Washington Examiner — No one buys Chinese propaganda against Japan. Or do they?. Libertarian Institute — Is Taiwan’s President Playing with Political Fire?. Focus Taiwan — Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional status quo. Malaysiakini — Saifuddin fires back at Philippine ex-diplomat: Sabah claim is 'dead in the water'