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Som Patidar | Aug 12, 2016 10:13 AM EDT
The Philippines has again called for a 'formal' dialogue with China to ease tensions between the two countries over ownership of the disputed South China Sea. read more
Desiree Sison | Aug 11, 2016 07:22 AM EDT
The United States is ready to defend its ally, Japan, against any military threat that may erupt in Tokyo's controlled islands, the Senkaku, in the East China Sea, as stipulated in a security treaty signed by both countries. read more
Som Patidar | Aug 10, 2016 07:54 AM EDT
Chinese state media on Tuesday asked India to refrain from discussing the South China Sea issue during the upcoming of China's foreign minister Wang Yi to New Delhi. read more
Desiree Sison | Aug 10, 2016 08:46 AM EDT
China has made provocative actions and destabilizing moves in the South China Sea since a Hague-based arbitral court ruling was handed down in July, rejecting Beijing's massive claims to the disputed international waterway, according to Admiral Scott Swift, US Pacific Fleet Commander. read more
Desiree Sison | Aug 09, 2016 07:56 AM EDT
An international think tank said on Monday that contrary to Chinese President Xi Jinping's statement that Beijing would not militarize the disputed Spratlys Islands in the South China Sea, recent satellite images show that China has built "reinforced hangars" on several islets capable of housing fighter jets of the People's Liberation Army air force. read more
Girish Shetti | Aug 09, 2016 08:05 AM EDT
Taiwan on Monday protested against Kenya's decision to deport five of its citizens to China in connection with telecommunication fraud. read more
Desiree Sison | Aug 08, 2016 08:31 AM EDT
The South Korean government has slammed China's criticisms of its decision to host the US' Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ( THAAD) anti-missile unit, challenging Beijing to instead adopt a pro-active role in dealing with Pyongyang's nuclear missile tests in the peninsula. read more
Desiree Sison | Aug 07, 2016 07:22 AM EDT
China's air force spokesperson said on Saturday that the military had conducted combat air patrols over two disputed islands in the South China Sea to enhance its fighting capability in safeguarding its maritime rights and interests in the disputed sea. read more
Desiree Sison | Aug 06, 2016 08:15 AM EDT
In a bid to help expand its reach in the South China Sea, Beijing has opened a new fishing port near the disputed Spratly Islands. read more
Desiree Sison | Aug 04, 2016 08:40 AM EDT
Chinese defense minister Chang Wanquan has called on the armed forces and the citizenry to be ready to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the wake of increasing tension in the South China Sea region. read more
Desiree Sison | Aug 03, 2016 08:28 AM EDT
Following the recent ruling of the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) denying China's claims to disputed territories in the South China Sea, a top Beijing court announced on Tuesday that foreign fishermen could face up to one year in jail if they are caught illegally fishing in China's waters. read more
Som Patidar | Aug 03, 2016 08:53 AM EDT
China has angrily responded to allegations from Japan that Beijing continues to act in an assertive manner in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. read more
Girish Shetti | Aug 02, 2016 02:20 PM EDT
China has proposed a new set of tough rules for regulating non-government organizations (NGO), after framing tough laws earlier this year that were targeted at foreign NGO's, Reuters reported. read more
Staff Reporter | Aug 02, 2016 07:36 AM EDT
China's Navy on Monday kicked off combat drills in the East China Sea in an attempt to flex its military muscles. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
