Coastguard tells state broadcaster that regular law enforcement activities were carried out in area.

Stronger China ties, particularly on economic front, likely to be high on agenda for Putin as the West shuts out Russia.

Manila said its coastguard had found crushed corals that had been dumped by Chinese ships around the disputed Sabina Shoal.

China told Asean officials that the weapons system, which can fire Tomahawk cruise missiles, is a serious threat to regional security and stability,

War of words over disputed Second Thomas Shoal goes up a notch as purported transcript of resupply deal prompts call for Chinese diplomats to be expelled.

China feels the Philippines has broken its word and badly damaged political trust, observer says.

The political philosopher was reminded of Russia’s imperialist history, with one user asking for the return of territory taken from China in the 19th century.

First visit by Chinese president to Europe in over five years is highlighting the pivotal role Beijing’s ties with Moscow play in Europe’s relationship with China.

Chinese president attends state dinner hosted by French counterpart after arriving in Paris for his first European tour in five years.

Chinese embassy in Manila lauds ‘new model for management’ for Second Thomas Shoal supply missions ‘approved’ by Philippine chain of command’.

Group of 41, the first government-sponsored foreign students to enter North Korea since 2020, follows on heels of another 45 self-funded students.

Manila must know there is a ‘price to pay’ if it seeks second arbitration over Beijing’s claims, founding president of National Institute for South China Sea Studies tells symposium on 2016 ruling.

Diana Mondino’s trip has triggered speculation that she is looking to extend a currency swap with Beijing as the risk of a 10th sovereign debt default looms.

Politburo member Chen Wenqing says Beijing supports Moscow’s national security efforts as he visits Russia a month after deadly concert hall attack.

Exchanges between people are ‘as important’ as political relations between countries, analyst says.

Cai Qi, China’s No 5 official, holds rare meeting with influential American businessman John Thornton, who was granted unprecedented access to the country during Covid-19 era.

Comments follow US President’s meeting with Japanese leader, where they unveiled a series of deals to strengthen military and economic ties to counter China.

Reciprocal trips by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart, Tshering Tobgay, are said to strengthen ties but could disturb Thimphu’s border negotiations with Beijing.

Beijing has released a series of points to define its waters along its southern coast, which some observers say extends its maritime area.

Wang hails the strength of the relationship at the start of a trip to the region that will also include a visit to Australia.

Oil and gas drilling must not harm China’s interests and disputes should be ‘handled directly’ between rival claimants, foreign ministry says.

‘Avoiding an escalation’ will be Beijing’s priority as it seeks to wear out Manila’s patience and eventually compel it to accept China’s terms, observers say.

Submission to CPPCC proposes clarifying the legislation, along with other measures to halt decline in international student numbers.

Li Qiang tells NPC legislators China ‘will remain firm in opposing all hegemonic, high-handed and bullying acts’ as Ministry of Finance proposes boosting diplomacy spending 6.6 per cent to US$8.4 billion for 2024.

Trade and investment growth between the two countries has slowed amid a series of economic and security concerns.

Stop spreading the China threat theory, Chinese embassy says in response to Jose Manuel Romualdez’s warning that Philippine exports to China could be in danger as maritime tensions rise.

Li Hui will also visit the EU headquarters in Brussels, as well as Poland, Germany and France to push for a diplomatic solution to the war.

Li Hui made his first visit to promote Beijing’s plans for a negotiated settlement last year, but later admitted it had made no immediate progress

China’s vice-foreign minister Sun Weidong meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as Kyiv says Moscow is planning new offensive.

In video-link meeting with US representative Jung Pak, China’s envoy Liu Xiaoming says stable peninsula is in the interests of the region and the world.