The move comes against the backdrop of rising tension between the Philippines ... Republic of China in deploying the monster ship,” Malaya told a press conference. “It is an escalation ...

coinciding with a Philippine Air Force exercise with the US above the South China Sea, in a continuing escalation of bilateral tensions. “On February 4, the Air Force of the Southern Theatre Com ...

The Philippines has said China ... being showed by the People’s Republic of China in deploying the monster ship,” Malaya said. “It is an escalation and provocative,” he said, saying ...

MANILA, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The Philippines accused ... by the People's Republic of China in deploying the monster ship," Malaya told a press conference. "It is an escalation and provocative ...

The Philippines said China’s deployment of its largest coast ... Malaya said. “It is an escalation and provocative,” Malaya said, saying the presence the vessel was “illegal” and ...

MANILA – The Philippines accused ... by the People’s Republic of China in deploying the monster ship,” Mr Malaya told a press conference. “It is an escalation and provocative,” he ...

CHINA COAST GUARD VESSEL 5901 ... Mr. Malaya said. “It is an escalation and provocative,” Mr. Malaya said, saying the presence the vessel was “illegal” and “unacceptable”. The Philippine Coast Guard ...

Given these tensions, particularly between China and the United States, it is instructive to examine how PRC strategists view crisis management and escalation to discern ... countermoves by both sides ...

Philippine authorities said they were surprised by Beijing's "increasing aggression." They have tagged the presence of China's vessels as a clear act of escalation. The PCG has since deployed its ...