‘The concept of peaceful coexistence is very laudable as a long-term aspirational goal. But I think it’s a bridge too far in today’s environment,’ one expert concludes.

Ottawa’s support for Manila’s position in the South China Sea row may antagonise Beijing, analysts say.

Manila has signalled it hopes for talks next months after a series of clashes in disputed waters this year.

But Republican lawmakers question whether funds are being spent effectively to counter Beijing’s ‘malign influence’.

US envoy to Manila MaryKay Carlson has called on China to stop harassing Philippine ships in the South China Sea.

State broadcaster posts video said to show retrieval of sonar device after being dropped by US plane.

The president said the June 17 incident was a ‘deliberate action to stop our people’ from resupplying troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal.

The Philippines’ defence chief has rejected a plan to hold talks with Beijing after the two sides’ latest clash at Second Thomas Shoal.

Beijing ‘willing to encourage’ more mainland enterprises to boost investment in neighbour as it calls for ‘fair, just’ business environment.

Hanoi’s proposed talks with Manila on their maritime boundaries come amid Beijing’s “coercive” actions in the South China Sea.

Jeffrey Facundo told a Senate inquiry that Chinese coastguards boarded his vessel at the Second Thomas Shoal while brandishing an axe.

The soldiers reportedly used their bare hands to fend off armed coastguard personnel in the South China Sea clash. One man lost a thumb.

With Manila willing to return to talks despite clashes, Beijing should respond positively and avoid ‘nightmarish scenario’ of another arbitration.

Defence chief Teodoro says the move should not be construed as ‘seeking permission’ to perform their duties in the West Philippine Sea.

Type 072 and Type 073 vessels practised berthing and rescue in exercise that also assessed anti-drone capabilities.

The Philippine president told troops over the weekend that his country was ‘not in the business’ of instigating wars.

The BrahMos missile battery in western Luzon represents a ‘quantum leap’ for the Philippines in deterring China, analysts say.

Beijing says the move would ‘seriously infringe’ its sovereignty over the disputed South China Sea.

The president said Manila ‘will not resort to the use of force or intimidation’ to settle the maritime dispute in the waterway.

Millions of Filipinos have Chinese ancestry. Many are having their loyalty called into question amid rising anti-Chinese sentiment

Senior diplomat Daniel Kritenbrink raised concerns over Russian aggression in Ukraine, as well as Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea.

The PLA submarine force, which is marking its 70th anniversary, has for the first time publicly acknowledged a strategic shift away from conventional subs.

The presence of the ships including two Chinese destroyers shows that China is testing the resolve of Manila and its allies, analysts say.

Analysts are divided over an ex-Philippine chief justice’s proposal to build a civilian structure on the Second Thomas Shoal.

Beijing rejects Manila’s accusations of aggression in Monday’s incident, saying Philippine forces threatened Chinese vessels.

Analysts say China’s response shows it will continue to ‘push the envelope’ despite new Philippine protocol of no firearms during resupply missions.