Rappler's latest stories on china philippines relations
Robredo: China presence in West PH Sea 'most serious external threat since WWII'
Vice President Leni Robredo says asserting the country's rights over the West Philippine Sea goes beyond the welfare of Filipino fishermen: 'It is about our nation's independence, security, and sovereignty'
Lacson questions landing of China plane in PH: 'We might wake up a colony'
'What if a hundred Chinese military aircraft suddenly request to refuel simultaneously? We might all wake up a colony again, this time by China,' says Senator Panfilo Lacson
Duterte wants P4-B 'gratis' from China to fund Jolo, Basilan hospitals
President Rodrigo Duterte says he prefers economic aid from China to be spent on healthcare in the Sulu capital and Basilan instead of funding infrastructure projects
Duterte: West PH Sea exploration with China like ‘co-ownership’
'It's like two of us own that. That's better than fighting,' says President Rodrigo Duterte about China's offer for joint exploration in the West Philippine Sea
Top China diplomat Wang Yi to visit Philippines
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is making a rare official trip to the Philippines
Sun rises 'beautifully' on Philippines ties – China envoy
The clouds are fading away The sun is rising over the horizon and will shine beautifully on the new chapter of bilateral relations Zhao says according to a copy of the speech released by the mission Wednesday
China stresses need for 'dialogue, consultation' with PH
China says it s willing to work with the Philippines as long as the Duterte administration wishes to resume dialogue and consultation with China
China envoy visits Duterte days before Hague ruling
This is the 3rd time Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jinhua pays a visit to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in a span of 3 months
PH charges 'poachers' despite China warning
Filipino prosecutors filed environmental crime charges against 9 Chinese fishermen found carrying more than 500 endangered sea turtles in their boat
Dismounting China from the South China Sea
China s growing energy needs and overlapping territorial claims place its energy security on a collision course with its smaller weaker neighbors
US hits 'provocative' China move on PH ships
The United States says it was troubled by Sunday s incident in which China prevented movement of two ships contracted by the Philippine Navy
China: No reason to fear our military
A spokesman also says China opposes any military intervention in the South China Sea
Aquino's softened tone on Scarborough
Rappler reviews the President s statements on the Scarborough Shoal dispute ahead of his 3rd State of the Nation Address
PH's 1st 'mistake' in Scarborough
The Philippines made a mistake when it sent a warship to face 8 fishing boats in Scarborough Shoal says an expert based in Singapore
PH town 'no match' vs China's Sansha City
One of the poorest Philippine towns faces a better funded more politically complex Chinese city in the disputed South China Sea
AFP: Chinese vessels outside PH territory
The 30 Chinese vessels in the Spratlys have not entered the Philippines exclusive economic zone a military officer says
Chinese congress in South China Sea city
Further flexing its political muscle China plans to establish a legislative body in Sansha in the disputed South China Sea
PH wants Cambodia's turnaround on Scarborough
The Palace wants Cambodia to recognize the value of discussing the Scarborough Shoal dispute as well as other South China issues for the Asean region
Chinese warship seen as threat vs PH
The UN allows foreign ships to pass through Philippine waters but not when they pose economic or security threats
Miriam: PH needs wit vs China the 'dragon'
The Philippines a mosquito should use its brain against the dragon that is China says Sen Miriam Defensor Santiago
Clinton to Asean: Take a stand on Scarborough
US Secretary of State wants Asean to clearly outline its position on Scarborough Shoal
Should PH redeploy ships to Scarborough?
Netizens debate the Scarborough Shoal issue
Palace: US spy planes just like Google Earth
UPDATED But the US planes that could monitor Scarborough Shoal carry missiles torpedoes rockets mines and bombs
China eyes military in South China Sea 'city'
China makes this announcement amid Pacific military drills led by the US whose regional presence agitates the Chinese
Chinese boats return to Scarborough - DFA
Chinese vessels return to the disputed territory two months after the Philippine Navy confirmed their pullout
South China Sea under new Chinese city
UPDATED The new city includes territories claimed by the Philippines — Scarborough Shoal and the Spratlys
PH to check Chinese ships in Scarborough
President Benigno Aquino III says it is impossible to keep Philippine vessels permanently in Scarborough Shoal
Is China pulling out of Scarborough?
This is not the first time the two countries gave conflicting statements on supposed agreements
PH pulls out ships from Scarborough due to bad weather
President Benigno Aquino III makes this decision due to bad weather
US to help build PH Coast Watch
UPDATED US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announces aid for Philippine maritime security during a luncheon for President Benigno Aquino III
Obama backs Philippines on sea freedom
UPDATED The US President pledges support for PH efforts to upgrade its military and build a minimum credible defense posture
PNoy: Leave PH, China alone to settle dispute
The Philippines should stop drumming up international support for its cause in Scarborough Shoal says President Aquino
PH, China withdraw key ships from 'Panatag'
The Philippines and China arrive at this decision following consultations says the foreign affairs department
US military chief asks nations to speak on Scarborough
US chief of staff Gen Martin Dempsey wants to hear from Asia Pacific nations regarding the South China Sea dispute
It's final: New envoy flies to China
China itself welcomes the appointment of career diplomat Sonia Brady whose knowledge of Beijing spans almost 4 decades
PNoy names envoy to China
The newly nominated Philippine ambassador to China Sonia Brady occupied the same position from 2006 to 2010
PNoy to visit US amid China tensions
President Benigno Aquino III will meet with US President Barack Obama in June amid the Philippine China Scarborough Shoal standoff
China: What 92 vessels in Scarborough?
China says it only has 20 vessels in Scarborough Shoal contrary to the Philippines claim that it has 92
92 Chinese vessels in Scarborough; PH has 2
PH protests the increase in Chinese vessels in the disputed Scarborough Shoal
China hits Pentagon over South China Sea
China criticizes a US Defense Department report about the Chinese military and its assertiveness in the South China Sea
US submarine leaves PH
A second US submarine was scheduled to arrive Saturday local authorities say
PH stops protest trip to Scarborough Shoal
UPDATED President Benigno Aquino III asks ex Marine captain Nicanor Faeldon to stop his group s Friday trip to Scarborough Shoal
How China trade 'sanctions' could hit PH
The Philippines stands to lose its 3rd biggest economic partner if China uses its economic might in the Scarborough Shoal conflict
PNoy: PH fishing ban not due to China
President Aquino cites reports of damaged coral beds as China begins a South China Sea fishing ban of two and a half months
Major Chinese airline cuts PH flights
China Southern Airlines decreases its Philippine flights due to tour cancellations amid the Scarborough Shoal standoff
US submarine arrives near Scarborough
One of the United States newest submarines visits the Philippines as the Scarborough Shoal standoff entered its 5th week
Scarborough in the eyes of Filipino-Chinese
Many who are perceived by others as Chinese do not even see themselves as Chinese
China denies preparing for war over South China Sea
China s defense ministry makes this statement amid state media warnings that China is prepared to fight to end the standoff
China hits PH for 'instigating' citizens
Filipino anti China protests which ended in singing and dancing in the Philippines make Beijing angry
'Kung Fu' dance: Protesting vs China the Pinoy way
The Filipino led rally that agitated Beijing ends in singing and dancing
