Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks

Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks despite row over 'monster ship'
Beijing and Manila have agreed to continue talks on settling their territorial differences despite Philippine protests about the presence of a Chinese "monster ship" near the contested Scarborough Shoal.
Manila, Beijing hold talks on South China Sea
Officials from the Philippines and China have held talks on the disputed South China Sea. Manila expressed "serious concern" over Beijing's deployment of its largest coast guard ship in Philippine waters.
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Manila, Beijing pledge to seek common ground on South China Sea
Both sides have agreed to advance coast guard and marine scientific cooperation and resolve issues peacefully.
Philippines files protest over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea
The protest stems from the presence of two coast guard vessels on Jan. 5 and Jan. 10 in and around the disputed Scarborough shoal
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, incl
Map Shows Chinese 'Monster Ship' Movements in South China Sea
Newsweek reached out to the Philippine Coast Guard and Chinese Foreign Ministry with written requests for comment. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea as its territory, within its dashed line,
China's 'monster ship' keeps ignoring PH call to leave WPS | INQToday
The world's largest coast guard vessel, China Coast Guard 5901, is maintaining its presence off Zambales province in the West Philippine Sea despite Manila's calls for Beijing to withdraw the ship.
Opinion | Manila and Beijing can still choose cooperation over conflict
While violent clashes and bilateral disputes between Manila and Beijing have reached new heights, so can economic engagement.
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