AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouth China Sea Flashpoints: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a veiled rebuke of China in his State of the Nation Address, saying Manila will defend the 2016 arbitration ruling and that Filipinos “do not yield,” after China-linked racist depictions in state media. Maritime Tensions: Fresh clashes continued as the Philippine Coast Guard accused China of firing water cannons at Philippine fisheries vessels near Scarborough Shoal for a second straight day, with China calling its actions “lawful” and “control measures.” Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN and China are pushing to finish a long-awaited South China Sea Code of Conduct by year-end, but experts warn key disagreements may still block a deal. Brunei-Relevant Cooperation: Brunei is among ASEAN members backing regional engagement, including moves to strengthen ties and practical cooperation across the bloc. Local/Regional Security: Separately, Malaysia will host an Asean anti-graft meeting, while Singapore reported arrests under its Internal Security Act tied to planned attacks.
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