Tensions between The Philippines and China have resurfaced in the past few weeks with China announcing it will push for a code of conduct in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard says it is stepping up patrols in the area, where Chinese vessels continue to linger. Joint patrols with the US and Australia are also in the works. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Philippines #SouthChinaSeaDispute #AlJazeeraEnglish
Filipinos are saying territories in the South China Sea have never been more threatened and are questioning whether President Rodrigo Duterte will act decisively. Chinese ships are anchored at the Whitsun Reef, which is part of the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, but is also claimed by Beijing as its own. Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Manila. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Philippines #China
The Philippines is urging Beijing to recall hundreds of fishing vessels that it said were spotted near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The Philippine military released photos of Chinese ships at the disputed Whitsun reef claimed by both countries. The Chinese Embassy says these vessels were not part of any maritime militia but fishing boats taking shelter during rough seas. Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Manila, the Philippines. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Philippines #SouthChinaSeaDispute #WhitsunReef
