From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 6): PHL ignores China’s 3-way proposal to address disputes
Manila ’s statement is the latest manifestation of long-standing territorial feud between China and the Philippines over South China Sea territories that have reignited in recent years by tense confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in two disputed shoals – Scarborough and Ayungin – off Manila
China ’s massive claim to the South China Sea, or known in the Philippines as West Philippine Sea, and its persistent incursions in Philippine waters has prompted Manila
China refused to join the arbitration, saying the basis of Manila
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The Philippines on Tuesday ignored China ’s three-way proposal to address the long-running disputes in the South China Sea, saying the problem lies in Beijing
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi last week said the territorial rifts can be resolved through consultation and negotiation, the implementation of the non-binding code of conduct in the South China Sea and joint exploration.
“Can we once again re-direct China to the core issue which is its claim of indisputable sovereignty over nearly all of the South China Sea under its nine-dash line position,” Hernandez said referring to China
The ill-equipped Philippine military is no match to China ’s, but the Philippines
“The Philippines has asserted before the arbitral tribunal to which China China
Competing claims to the South China Sea, a strategic waterway believed to be sitting atop huge gas and oil deposits, by the Philippines , China , Vietnam , Malaysia , Brunei and Taiwan
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