China-Philippines Talks on South China Sea Energy Cooperation Face Obstacles Despite Resumption
Officials from Manila and Beijing have resumed bilateral dialogue to discuss potential oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, with Chinese observers noting that revived talks are unlikely to lead to energy cooperation despite Manila's call, and China urging the Philippines to stabilize ties amid maritime disputes.
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Why revived China-Philippine talks won’t lead to energy cooperation in the South China Sea
Maritime tensions between China and the Philippines are likely to persist despite Manila’s call for energy cooperation, Chinese observers said after revived diplomatic talks on the weekend. Senior diplomats from the two countries met in the Chinese city of Quanzhou on Friday and Saturday for two rounds of talks, covering a range of issues from oil and gas cooperation in the South China Sea to renewable energy and coastguard communication. The foreign ministry consultations were held for the...
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The Philippines and China discussed “initial exchanges” on a potential oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, as the two countries resumed the bilateral dialogue to manage disputes in the contested waters.
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