President Marcos said Friday “more than half” of the 10-member Asean offered to help to the Philippines amid China’s continued aggressions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pressed Southeast Asian leaders and China at a regional summit on Thursday to urgently speed up negotiations on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, while accusing Beijing of harassment and intimidation.

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Friday, October 11 that the “onus” of concluding negotiations on a long-awaited code on the South China Sea is on superpower Beijing.

Marcos Jnr cites recent South China Sea incidents, warns economic cooperation alone will not ease security concerns in the region.

The US could ramp up efforts to counter China in the South China Sea but that comes with risks, security experts told BI.

Rising naval tensions in the South China Sea are increasingly posing risks to some of the world’s most vital shipping lanes, experts warn.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos challenged Chinese Premier Li Qiang over recent clashes in the South China Sea at regional summit talks on Thursday as fears grow that conflict could erupt

While much of the world’s attention is focused on the Middle East, a brewing crisis in the South China Sea could create widespread disruption in global trade. The conflict stems from escalating diplomatic tensions between China and several neighboring countries,

In recent months, rising tensions in the South China Sea have posed a significant threat to global shipping lanes. The South China Sea, a vital trade route, connects some of the world’s largest economies,