Why a Chinese academic claim over Batanes has unsettled the Philippines

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

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

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.

People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea ruling

China’s flagship Communist Party newspaper has joined a sweeping rhetorical offensive against rival maritime claimant the Philippines, days ahead of the 10th anniversary of a South China Sea arbitration ruling rejected by Beijing as “illegal”. In twin commentaries published on Friday, the People’s Daily branded the July 12 decision of 2016 a “destabilising force” and demanded that Manila pivot to direct talks. The commentaries from official media cap a multi-agency initiative from Beijing in...

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

Guan Eng gagal batal pertuduhan rasuah

PUTRAJAYA: Bekas Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang, Lim Guan Eng dan isterinya, Betty Chew serta ahli perniagaan, Phang Li Koon perlu menghadapi perbicaraan membabitkan pertuduhan rasuah melibatkan projek asrama pekerja asing bernilai RM11.6 juta dan pengubahan wang haram. Ia selepas panel tiga hakim Mahkamah Rayuan yang diketuai Hakim Datuk Azman Abdullah yang bersidang bersama-sama Datuk Noorin ... Read more The post Guan Eng gagal batal pertuduhan rasuah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Editorial: China Knows WhatIt Wants. Do We?

November 1978, Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping visited Singapore on a diplomatic mission. Impressed by the prosperity he had seen, Deng concluded that Maoist economics did not work. On his return to China, he told his officials to study Singapore and to do better than them. Deng subsequently opened up China to foreign investment. Decades later, [] The post Editorial: China Knows WhatIt Wants. Do We? appeared first on The Namibian.

Johor polls: Teo questions rationale for appointed assemblymen, says unity govt delivering step‑by‑step reforms

PALOH, July 10 — Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching yesterday questioned the rationale and true motive behind the Jo...

Traveling to China Carries High Risks: Taiwan National Security Bureau Chief Exposes China’s Surveillance Network

China’s implementation of the “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” on July 1 has drawn attention to new risks that Taiwanese citizens may face when traveling to China for exchanges, business, or tourism. Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) Director Tsai Ming-yen said at the Legislative Yuan on July 6 that in recent years, the []

PHL new upper-middle-income status should spur human capital investments – CPD, UNFPA

The recent classification of the Philippines as an upper-middle-income country (UMIC) should spur more investments in human capital, such as education and healthcare, to help young Filipinos realize their aspirations and contribute to long-term economic growth, according to concerned organizations on Thursday. “(The country’s recognition as a UMIC) should translate into more educational and health []

Singapore Institute of Management: Student Life and Campus Communities Becoming a Key Deciding Factor in Higher Education

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 June 2026 - Beyond academic rankings and programme offerings, students today are placing increasing emphasis on campus life, wellbeing support, and a sense of belonging when choosing where to pursue higher education. This shift reflects a broader trend ...

Malaysia’s position, influence as trading nation a trademark of economic diplomacy: Anwar

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‘Malign Influence Across All Levels of Government’: House Chairman Eyes Potential China Influence in US Judiciary in Climate Cases

A legal group that runs an education program for judges on climate issues has had an overly close association with China, raising concerns about foreign influence in environmental cases, a national security think tank alleges in a report. The group State Armor released a report about the Environmental Law Institute’s relationships with Chinese government-affiliated entities....

Philippine Fishermen Say China Still Blocks Scarborough Shoal

Ten years after an international tribunal rejected China’s sweeping claims in the South China Sea, many Philippine fishermen say the landmark legal victory has brought little change to their daily lives, as they remain effectively shut out of the rich fishing grounds around the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of [] The post Philippine Fishermen Say China Still Blocks Scarborough Shoal appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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 []

International support key to countering China ethnic unity law: Lai

Taipei, July 1 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Wednesday stressed the importance of international support and Taiwan's participation in the global community in countering China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, which took effect the same day.

Study Abroad: From Singapore To South Korea, Asia's Top 10 Universities

Study Abroad: From Singapore and China to Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea, Asia is home to several globally recognised universities that continue to shape the next generation of researchers,...

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

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 []

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.

Why a Mongolian computer engineering student is leaving Korea for China

Why a Mongolian computer engineering student is leaving Korea for China