Politics

President Xi Resists Calls From Military for Armed Response to the US in the South China Sea

Desiree Sison   | Aug 01, 2016 07:19 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly being pressured by high-ranking officers within the military to make an armed response to the United States and its regional allies following an international tribunal ruling denying Beijing's claims to the South China Sea. read more

Afghanistan Unhappy About Taliban Delegation's Visit to China

Som Patidar   | Aug 01, 2016 07:36 AM EDT

Afghanistan is unhappy about a recent visit of a Taliban delegation to China. read more

Chinese State Media Slams 'Paper Cat' Australia, Threatens to 'Strike' if Country Steps Into Disputed South China Sea Waters

Som Patidar   | Aug 01, 2016 07:45 AM EDT

Chinese state media lashed out at Australia on Sunday after Canberra urged Beijing to respect the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) over its South China Sea dispute with the Philippines. read more

President Xi, India's PM Modi to Hold one-on-one Meeting During Upcoming G20 Summit in China

Som Patidar   | Jul 31, 2016 09:27 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are likely to hold a one-on-one meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 Summit in China. The 11th G20 Summit 2016 would be held in Hangzhou on September 4 and 5. read more

President Xi Rallies Military to be Combat-Ready Amid South China Sea Dispute

Desiree Sison   | Jul 31, 2016 09:18 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping rallied the 2.3 million-strong People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Saturday to train hard to be capable of winning wars as Beijing focuses on upgrading and expanding its military's weaponry. read more

China, Russia Joint Military Exercise in South China Sea not Aimed at any Country

Desiree Sison   | Jul 30, 2016 06:27 AM EDT

China and Russia are slated to hold joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea in September underscoring Moscow's show of support for Beijing following a recent arbitration court ruling that dismissed China's expansive claims to the disputed maritime territory. read more

Beijing Coddling Major Drug Lords Smuggling Illegal Drugs Into Manila: President Duterte

Desiree Sison   | Jul 29, 2016 06:33 AM EDT

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday pinpointed China as the largest smuggler of illegal drugs into Manila, accusing Beijing of coddling major drug lords and drug traffickers. read more

Beijing Chides US, Japan, Australia for Heightening Tension in the South China Sea

Desiree Sison   | Jul 27, 2016 07:00 AM EDT

China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, on Wednesday chastised Australia, Japan, and the US for making the situation worse in the South China Sea region after the three nations released a joint statement on the recent ruling of the Hague-based arbitral court. read more

US and Chinese Military Encounters in the South China Sea Have Lessened - US National Security Adviser

Desiree Sison   | Jul 26, 2016 07:01 AM EDT

After Washington accused Chinese military ships and aircraft of making "unsafe maneuvers" and coming dangerously close to US forces in the South China Sea, a top US official said on Monday that the two forces have reduced the risk of military encounters in the region through confidence-building measures. read more

South China Sea Update: U.S. Will not Take Side Between China and Philippines

Som Patidar   | Jul 26, 2016 08:44 AM EDT

The United States has assured China that it will not take any side in the dispute between Beijing and the Philippines over the South China Sea. read more

South China Sea News: India Asks China to Respect U.N. Tribunal Ruling Over Territorial Dispute With the Philippines

Som Patidar   | Jul 26, 2016 02:03 PM EDT

India has asked China to respect the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) regarding the territorial dispute between Beijing and the Philippines. read more

China Says South Korea’s Move to Deploy THAAD Will Harm Mutual Trust Between 2 Countries

Girish Shetti   | Jul 25, 2016 08:46 AM EDT

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has condemned South Korea's decision to give the U.S. the green light to deploy its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system to deal with possible attacks from North Korea. read more

Philippines' President Duterte to Push for Resource-Sharing in Negotiations With China on South China Sea Dispute

Desiree Sison   | Jul 25, 2016 07:56 AM EDT

The Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte is poised to hold bilateral talks with China to peacefully settle the South China Sea dispute and might push for resource-sharing arrangements instead of triggering a confrontation with the military superpower. read more

Cambodia Blocks Attempt to Mention South China Sea in ASEAN Official Statement: Report

Girish Shetti   | Jul 25, 2016 09:16 AM EDT

Foreign ministers of Southeast Asian nations on Sunday failed to reach an agreement on the South China Sea row after China's main ally Cambodia blocked an attempt to mention the South China Sea dispute in a joint statement. read more

Chinese Surface to Air Missile Taken Off From Disputed South China Sea Island Prior to U.N. Court Ruling

Som Patidar   | Jul 24, 2016 05:23 PM EDT

Satellite imagery has revealed that China' military had removed new generation surface to air missile from an Island in disputed South China Sea Island prior to an international tribunal's verdict. read more

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