T he South China Sea has long been a region of significant tension, and recent developments near Palawan Islands have only heightened the stakes. The area is rich in natural resources and serves ...
A Chinese island-fortress so close to Palawan will debase Philippine territorial security. While feigning friendship, China can cut off Philippine entry to oil- and gas-rich Recto (Reed ...
west of the Philippine island of Palawan and about 1,200km (746 miles) from Hainan Island, the closest Chinese landmass. Liu Dejun, a spokesman for China’s coastguard, said it will take steps ...
China and the Philippines on Saturday accused ... Sabina Shoal is located 140 kilometres (86 miles) west of the Philippine island of Palawan and about 1,200 kilometres from Hainan island, the ...