Days after the incident, China and the Philippines continue to trade accusations of lying over what transpired at Escoda Shoal last week.

ASEAN’s leadership has now been passed onto the Philippines during a time when traditional world powers like the U.S. and China are courting new relationships in rising regions.

THE Philippines is not exaggerating reports of repeated Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea, as the incidents are well documented, the Department of National Defense spokesperson said on ...