By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter SECURITY and foreign policy experts on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to partner with as many countries as possible to deter China’s aggression in the South China Sea. “Multilateralism will counterbalance too much dependence in the United States,” Chester B. Cabalza, who studied national security and policymaking […]
Tag: china
Manila files diplomatic protest over China ‘harassment’ at sea
By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES on Tuesday filed a diplomatic protest against China after accusing it of trying to block a resupply ship at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it had filed the protest before the Chinese Embassy […]
Marcos: Increased US access to bases not meant to worsen tensions
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Sunday said the government’s decision to give the United States access to four more military bases is not meant to increase tensions in the South China Sea. “It’s a valid concern and is something that we have to pay attention to,” he told reporters on his return flight […]
Japan’s economic leverage to undercut China, analysts say
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE JAPANESE government might be using its economic power to boost defense ties with the Philippines and other countries locked in territorial disputes with China in response to growing Chinese militarism in the region, political analysts said on Thursday. “Japan is leveraging its economic and financial wherewithal to promote […]
Philippine-China economic ties may persist amid US presence
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. would probably keep close economic ties with China despite a security partnership with the United States, according to political analysts. But increasing tensions in the South China Sea and Manila’s involvement in the China-Taiwan conflict pose threats to their relationship, they […]
China to fully resume travel with Hong Kong, Macau on Feb. 6
By Farah Master and Twinnie Siu HONG KONG – China said on Friday that cross border travel between the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau would fully resume from Feb. 6, dropping existing quotas and scrapping a mandatory coronavirus (COVID) test that was required before traveling. Group tours between China and its two special administrative regions […]
Group of hotels, resorts wants return of China-Cebu flights
THE hospitality sector in Cebu is just waiting for direct flights from China to make the most of the Chinese travelers’ return, the largest source of global tourism revenue. “Hotels are already ready for all foreign arrivals. We just hope that the direct flights, China-Cebu, will resume,” said Alfred Reyes, president of the Hotel, Resort […]
Manila may get more defense gear with Austin visit
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter US DEFENSE Secretary Lloyd J. Austin’s visit to the Philippines would probably lead to Manila getting more military hardware from its top ally, political analysts said on Wednesday, citing his ties to the American defense industry. Mr. Austin, who arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday night, would likely echo […]
Philippines urged to hold joint patrols to keep China at bay
By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter A SECURITY expert on Monday accused China of trying to co-opt top Philippine politicians and business leaders to boost its maritime interests, calling for increased cooperation with the US and Australia to deflect the strategy. Chinese operation is all about propaganda and influencing leadership, Rommel Jude G. Ong, a […]
Marcos says PHL foreign policy not a choice between China, US
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Thursday maintained that his administration would not choose sides between China and the United States amid their strategic competition in the Asia-Pacific region, reiterating that he is prioritizing his country’s national interest. At the same time, Mr. Marcos cited a need to continuously […]
Fosun Receives RMB12 Billion Syndicated Loan to Consolidate Capital for Business Development
HONG KONG, Jan 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – On 16 January 2023, Fosun High Technology, the domestic operating entity of Fosun International Limited (“Fosun International”, HKEX: 00656), and eight domestic banks held a syndicated loan signing ceremony at the Bund Finance Center, Shanghai. According to the agreement, Industrial and Commercial Bank of […]
Marcos: Manila not pursuing China ‘partnership’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday said the Philippines is eyeing an agreement, not a partnership, with China to allow Filipino fishermen to fish in the South China Sea. This after former National Security Adviser Clarita A. Carlos said on Friday the Philippines was studying a proposal by China for a “partnership between […]
Why the US needs Japan’s help on China chips restrictions
WASHINGTON — When the Biden administration unveiled aggressive export controls in October aimed at blocking China from becoming a global leader in advanced semiconductors it was missing a key ingredient: agreement from US allies to impose their own matching restrictions. Persuading Japan to join the US effort, which limits Chinese access to US chipmaking technology […]
China still keen on exploration talks with Philippines — envoy
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter CHINA is still committed to pursue joint oil exploration activities in the South China Sea with the Philippines and other claimant states, a Chinese envoy said on Thursday, after the Philippine Supreme Court voided a similar deal inked in 2005. “China remains committed to properly handle maritime disputes in […]
Philippine court voids oil deal with China, Vietnam
THE PHILIPPINE Supreme Court (SC) has voided a 2005 government deal with China and Vietnam for joint gas and oil explorations in the South China Sea. Voting 12-2 with one abstention, the tribunal had ruled the agreement violated the Constitution for allowing foreigners to explore the country’s natural resources covering 142,886 square kilometers without full […]
Building real confidence: National interest as the best driver of foreign policy
After President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s trip to China last week, the question on everyone’s mind was: What now? What does this trip mean for our territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea? Certainly, the photos and the news reports during and after the official visit were encouraging. President Marcos Jr. met with no less than […]
Fund under SZCDG acquires 69.35% equity interest in China South City Xi’an for RMB5 billion; Further strengthening cooperation between the two parties and boosting the future development
EQS Newswire / 10/01/2023 / 10:00 UTC+8 Fund under SZCDG acquires 69.35% equity interest in China South City Xi’an for RMB5 billion Further strengthening cooperation between the two parties and boosting the future development of China South City China South City (SEHK stock code: 1668.HK) recently announced that China South International, a direct wholly-owned […]
China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-COVID
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI — Travelers began streaming across land and sea crossings from Hong Kong to mainland China on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing opened borders that have been all but shut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. After three years, the mainland is opening its border with Hong Kong and ending […]
Analysts wary of Philippine deals with China
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES and China inked 14 bilateral agreements covering infrastructure, agriculture, trade, and tourism, among others, during President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. But the implications of these bilateral deals should be studied carefully given the Philippines’ ongoing sea dispute with China […]
Marcos: China wants compromise to ease South China Sea tensions
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza and Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporters CHINESE President Xi Jinping has vowed to “find a compromise” to ease tensions in the South China Sea, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Wednesday after meeting with the Chinese leader in Beijing. In a video released by the presidential palace in Manila, […]