South China Sea
China Lambasts Japan for Intervening in South China Sea Row
| Desiree Sison | | Sep 20, 2016 10:06 AM EDT |
China on Monday lambasted Japan following a recent announcement that Tokyo will step up its presence in the South China Sea. Beijing said such actions, in the pretense of upholding the interests of the international community, would only lead to further confusion in the disputed region.
Japan has 'Ulterior Motives' for Opting to Join US Patrols in the South China Sea: Xinhua
| Desiree Sison | | Sep 19, 2016 06:25 AM EDT |
Japan's decision to participate in joint patrols with the United States in the contested South China Sea is a ploy by Tokyo to gain a "bargaining chip" in its dispute with China over the Senkaku Islands (Diaoyu Islands in China) in the East China Sea, China's state-run news agency Xinhua said on Saturday.
Beijing, Manila Laying Groundwork for Upcoming Talks on South China Sea Dispute
| Desiree Sison | | Sep 18, 2016 08:12 AM EDT |
Philippine Foreign Affairs officials are currently making arrangements with their Chinese counterparts to pave the way for the formal start of Sino-Philippine talks on the South China Sea dispute.
China to Target Japanese Ships Once US-Japan Joint Patrols in the South China Sea Begin
| Desiree Sison | | Sep 18, 2016 07:02 AM EDT |
Bilateral relations between China and Japan might deteriorate further should Tokyo send warships to the disputed South China Sea following its announcement that it will join forces with the US in patrolling the strategic waterway.
Japan to Step up Military Presence in the South China Sea Despite Beijing's Protests
| Desiree Sison | | Sep 17, 2016 08:25 AM EDT |
Japan plans to step up its maritime presence in the disputed South China Sea by joining forces with the United States in conducting joint patrols as well as carrying out military war games with other navies in the region.
China's Air Force to Start Flying Into the Pacific
| Desiree Sison | | Sep 17, 2016 07:46 AM EDT |
In a show of military might, the Chinese Air Force would soon start flying regularly into the Western Pacific beyond Japan and Taiwan, according to People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) spokesman Shen Jinke.
Japan to Increase South China Sea Patrols with US and Asian Allies
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Sep 16, 2016 10:57 AM EDT |
Japan will conduct bilateral and multilateral exercises with regional navies such as the Vietnam People's Navy and the Philippine Navy.
China Slams Japan for Weapon Sale to India, Says Deal is ‘Disgraceful’
| Rina S. | | Sep 16, 2016 09:04 AM EDT |
China has expressed its concern over Japan's decision to sell search and rescue aircraft to India at a low cost. Japan and India have agreed to the sale of $1.6 billion worth of Shinmaywa US-2+ search and rescue aircraft. The sale would be made at a reduced rate to strengthen security ties between the countries.
Philippines to Buy Arms From China; Halts Freedom of Navigation Patrols With US in the South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Sep 14, 2016 07:26 AM EDT |
In an apparent shift in US-Philippine defense relations, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he is seeking to buy arms from China and Russia while ordering his top defense officials to end joint freedom of navigation patrols with the US in the South China Sea.
Duterte Endangering Philippine National Security with Opposition to New FA-50PH Fighter Jets
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Sep 12, 2016 12:17 PM EDT |
The jet was also acquired to allow Filipino pilots to train in flying a modern jet fighter with sophisticated avionics and weapons systems.
Chinese Ships Spotted Sailing Near Disputed Islands: Japan
| Manthan Chheda | | Sep 12, 2016 07:19 AM EDT |
Four Chinese vessels entered the territorial waters surrounding the disputed East China Sea islands, Japan's Coast Guard said on Sunday.
China and Russia to Hold Joint Naval Drill in South China Sea From Monday
| Rina S. | | Sep 11, 2016 04:22 PM EDT |
China and Russia would start a joint naval drill in the South China Sea on Monday. The exercise is expected to last over eight days and has been named "Joint Sea-2016."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Disapproves 'Use of Threat or Force' to Resolve South China Sea Disputes
| Som Patidar | | Sep 09, 2016 02:14 PM EDT |
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday disapproved the use of threat or force to resolve long-standing territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
South China Sea Dispute: China Lauds Russian President Vladimir Putin's Stance on Row
| Som Patidar | | Sep 09, 2016 02:03 PM EDT |
China on Thursday lauded Russian President Vladimir Putin's stance on the South China Sea dispute.
US Military Forces to Stay in Disputed South China Sea: US President Obama
| Desiree Sison | | Sep 09, 2016 07:35 AM EDT |
United States President Barack Obama said on Thursday that the US is not about to leave the disputed South China Sea despite warnings from China. Obama said the presence of the US military in the area is aimed at upholding the navigation rights of other nations in the disputed area, adding that they would be there for as long as international law allows.
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