MANILA, Philippines — Google Maps’ labeling of the country’s western ... west of the country has been labeled as “West Philippine Sea” — instead of the previous designation South China Sea. Before, ...

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Manila uses "West Philippine Sea" for waters in its maritime zone, where China's expanding presence challenges the U.S. ally.

The West Philippine Sea label was placed at the left portion of Mindoro and Luzon islands of the Google Maps. Screenshot The South China Sea label remains at the northwest of the West Philippine ...

featured a design similar to a map of the disputed South China Sea and were being widely sold, according to a statement on the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development’s website ...

Vietnamese police are investigating a Chinese tea brand over an online map featuring Beijing's disputed claims in the South China Sea, authorities said. Chagee milk tea is the latest high-profile ...

China and Thailand will begin joint naval drills later this month with a focus on counterterrorism tactics and anti-submarine warfare, according to the Chinese defence ministry. The location ...

In February, the Philippines coast guard accused the Chinese navy of performing dangerous flight manoeuvres near a government aircraft patrolling a disputed shoal in the South China Sea ...

March 31, 2025: During January 2025 Chinese and Filipino coast guard ships collided ships in the South China Sea near Second Thomas Shoal. Four Filipino crewmen were injured. China also employed 40 ...

China and Malaysia's joint statement signals a commitment to regional stability amid growing tensions. China and Malaysia emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the South ...