Activists and opposition leaders protest over the presence of Chinese vessels in the South China Sea at the Chinese embassy in Makati City, Philippines. Photo: Reuters
Opinion
Opinion
How a swarm of Chinese fishing vessels could swamp Duterte’s effort to strengthen Philippines-China ties
- Richard Heydarian writes that the future of relations ‘hangs in the balance’ as scores of Chinese vessels surround Philippines-occupied Thitu Island, provoking a huge outcry among Filipinos
Activists and opposition leaders protest over the presence of Chinese vessels in the South China Sea at the Chinese embassy in Makati City, Philippines. Photo: Reuters
Protesters march in front of the Chinese consular office in Manila. Photo: AFP
‘Almost an invasion’: Protesters in Philippines slam Duterte for weak response over disputes in South China Sea
- Flag-waving marchers chanted ‘China out’ and brandished a banner saying ‘Defend our sovereign rights’ outside the Chinese consular office in Manila
- Tensions have flared since hundreds of Chinese vessels appeared recently near the Philippines-held Thitu Island
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South China Sea
Protesters march in front of the Chinese consular office in Manila. Photo: AFP