China Rejects Japan-Philippines Maritime Border Negotiations, Calls Talks “Illegal and Invalid”

China Rejects Japan-Philippines Maritime Border Negotiations, Calls Talks “Illegal and Invalid”

China has voiced strong opposition to the recent decision by Japan and the Philippines to begin formal maritime boundary negotiations, describing the planned discussions as “illegal and invalid” while reaffirming its own claims over the disputed waters. The announcement came after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during an […]

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Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has highlighted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is demonstrating strong unity and the ability to respond collectively as global uncertainty continues to rise, particularly due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in his role as ASEAN chair during a regional summit, Marcos emphasized that the […]

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West Asia tensions, Myanmar unrest and South China Sea disputes dominate Asean summit in the Philippines

West Asia tensions, Myanmar unrest and South China Sea disputes dominate Asean summit in the Philippines

Leaders from Southeast Asia are gathering in the central Philippines this week for a crucial Asean summit as rising geopolitical tensions across West Asia, Myanmar and the South China Sea place enormous pressure on the region’s stability and economy. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has described the summit as a “bare bones” meeting focused mainly […]

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