United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their final meeting on Saturday during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru. The meeting came amid growing concerns about renewed tensions with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The summit, attended by leaders from 21 countries, was overshadowed by the … Read more
China’s military is flexing its muscles in the disputed South China Sea, conducting drills just hours after diplomatic talks with the US. The exercises aim to defend China’s sovereignty and security interests in the region, where overlapping claims with other countries have created tensions. The drills come as Australia and the Philippines announce joint maritime … Read more
Philippines sends coast guard vessels to Scarborough Shoal. Mission delivers supplies to Filipino fishermen at the shoal. Move amid tensions with China over South China Sea claims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Philippines has deployed three coast guard vessels to ensure the safety of a civilian flotilla sailing to the contested Scarborough Shoal in … Read more
Philippine Coast Guard pledges to prevent China’s reclamation efforts Focus on disputed shoal in South China Sea Aims to uphold Philippine sovereignty Eko hot blog reports that The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is standing firm in its commitment to safeguard a disputed area in the South China Sea, ensuring that China refrains from carrying out … Read more
US, Philippines, and Japan join forces in addressing South China Sea disputes. Trilateral summit aims to forge common ground on regional challenges. Collaboration underscores shared concern over China’s assertiveness in the area. Eko hot blog reports that In an upcoming trilateral summit, leaders from the United States, Japan, and the Philippines will join forces to … Read more