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Vietnam urges respect for sovereignty after Spratly clash between China, Philippines

Vietnam urges respect for sovereignty after Spratly clash between China, Philippines

Vietnam has requested the parties concerned to respect its sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, the Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said in response to a question regarding the recent incident in the territorial waters of Thi Tu (Thitu) Island between Chinese and Philippine vessels.
Storm Ragasa strengthens into super typhoon near Philippines

Storm Ragasa strengthens into super typhoon near Philippines

Bubble tea chain Chagee fined $2,300 in Vietnam over China's multi-dash line

Bubble tea chain Chagee fined $2,300 in Vietnam over China's multi-dash line

Vietnamese authorities keep close watch on developments in East Sea: Spokeswoman

Vietnamese authorities keep close watch on developments in East Sea: Spokeswoman

Vietnamese authorities are closely monitoring developments in the East Sea and taking appropriate measures in accordance with international law and Vietnamese law to protect the country’s legal and legitimate rights and interests, a Spokeswoman affirmed.
July 3, 2025 | 04:47 am PT
Vietnam condemns sovereignty violations in Spratly Islands

Vietnam condemns sovereignty violations in Spratly Islands

Vietnam has issued diplomatic protests and formal notes in response to actions by China and the Philippines that infringe on its sovereignty in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands.
May 2, 2025 | 11:53 pm PT
China's AG600, world’s biggest seaplane, approved for flight

China's AG600, world’s biggest seaplane, approved for flight

China has officially approved its AG600 amphibious aircraft—the largest of its kind in the world—for market entry.
April 24, 2025 | 01:44 am PT
South China Sea tropical depression intensifies into storm

South China Sea tropical depression intensifies into storm

A tropical depression in the South China Sea strengthened into a storm on Sunday morning, with maximum wind speed of 74 kilometers per hour, and is expected to enter the Gulf of Tonkin Monday.
July 20, 2024 | 07:46 pm PT
Vietnam ready to discuss with Philippines over continental shelf claim: spokeswoman

Vietnam ready to discuss with Philippines over continental shelf claim: spokeswoman

Vietnam stays ready to stays ready to discuss with the Philippines regarding the latter's submission of an Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) claim in the East Sea, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said Thursday.
June 20, 2024 | 08:30 am PT
Vietnam calls for countries to abide by international law during South China Sea drills

Vietnam calls for countries to abide by international law during South China Sea drills

Vietnam values the maintenance of security and safety at the South China Sea and calls for countries to abide by international law while performing drills in the region.
April 11, 2024 | 03:17 am PT
China slams 'provocative' US moves in South China Sea as both sides conduct drills

China slams 'provocative' US moves in South China Sea as both sides conduct drills

China on Thursday slammed what it called "provocative" moves by the United States and its ally the Philippines in the South China Sea, as both sides held drills in the waters.
January 4, 2024 | 01:09 am PT
Philippine actions in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous': Chinese state media

Philippine actions in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous': Chinese state media

Chinese state media accused the Philippines on Monday of repeatedly infringing on China's territory in the South China Sea, spreading false information and colluding with extraterritorial forces to cause trouble.
December 25, 2023 | 01:45 am PT
China, Philippines trade accusations over collision in South China Sea

China, Philippines trade accusations over collision in South China Sea

China and the Philippines traded accusations over a collision in disputed waters of the South China Sea as Chinese vessels blocked a Philippine boat supplying forces there on Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime confrontations.
October 22, 2023 | 01:56 am PT
Philippines vows not to back down as China warns against 'trouble' at disputed shoal

Philippines vows not to back down as China warns against 'trouble' at disputed shoal

The Philippines vowed on Tuesday not to back down in the face of a Chinese effort to block its fishermen from a fiercely contested shoal in the South China Sea, while Beijing warned the Southeast Asian nation not to "provoke and cause trouble."
September 26, 2023 | 03:14 am PT
Philippines to remove barrier placed by China in South China Sea: national security advisor

Philippines to remove barrier placed by China in South China Sea: national security advisor

The Philippines will take "all appropriate actions to cause the removal of barriers" in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the country's national security advisor said on Monday.
September 25, 2023 | 03:14 am PT
Philippines condemns Chinese 'floating barrier' in South China Sea

Philippines condemns Chinese 'floating barrier' in South China Sea

The Philippines on Sunday accused China's coast guard of installing a "floating barrier" in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying it prevented Filipinos from entering and fishing in the area.
September 24, 2023 | 03:18 am PT
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