Philippines, India conduct joint exercises in South China Sea
China rebuked the move in the disputed waterway, which was held ahead of a Philippine state visit to New Dehli.
China rebuked the move in the disputed waterway, which was held ahead of a Philippine state visit to New Dehli.
The ship has surveyed an area of 2,000 square kilometers since mid-June within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone.
Hanoi formally protested recent actions by Beijing and Manila in Sandy Cay.
Beijing and Manila trade accusations over activities near Sandy Cay during joint US-Philippines military drills.
Officials traded accusations as tensions rise near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
A Chinese coast guard ship hit a much larger Chinese vessel while pursuing a Philippine boat in the South China Sea
Philippine officials call the plan a “clear pretext for occupation” of the South China Sea atoll.
His remarks come as Manila and Australia conduct drills and aim to deepen cooperation in the South China Sea.
A South China Sea code of conduct has been under discussion for over two decades.
Manila’s move came as South China Sea disputes with Beijing escalate.