PH, China Reopen Oil Exploration Talks

Philippines, China begin talks on oil, gas exploration

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.

PH, China reopen oil exploration talks

(UPDATE) THE Philippines and China have made “initial exchanges” on potential oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, nearly four years since previous talks were terminated in 2022.The subject was raised at the just-concluded Bilateral Consultative Mechanism (BCM) on South China Sea meeting in Fujian, China, on March 28.In a statement late Saturday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said both sides took note of the progress made in…

PH, China make ‘initial exchanges’ on South China Sea energy cooperation

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and China discussed “practical measures that are consistent with Philippine law and policy to increase confidence in the maritime domain,” including “initial exchanges on potential oil and gas cooperation” during back-to-back meetings on March 27 and 28, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a statement late Saturday, March 28.  The Philippines also said the two countries’ foreign ministers — the P…