China's premier is on a charm offensive as Asean summit protests Beijing's aggression at sea
Wednesday, 6 September 2023 Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized China's importance as the world's second-largest economy and top trading partner in talks with Southeast Asian leaders. He highlighted China's history of friendship and cooperation with Southeast Asia, including joint efforts to combat the pandemic. However, rival claimant states in the South China Sea have protested China's aggressive actions to fortify its territorial claims.
The coast guard of China was accused by the Philippines of installing a ‘floating barrier’ in the South China Sea's disputed area. The Philippines said that the floating barrier has prevented the..
Filipino fishermen rely on regular resupply missions by the Philippines’ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to continue to fish near the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed..
India has filed a formal protest against China, this time because of sportsmanship or the lack thereof. According to reports, India is protesting against China’s ‘deliberate and selective..