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China to Develop Disputed Paracel Islands to Boost Tourism in South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | May 29, 2016 07:10 AM EDT |
Amid the escalation of tensions between China and other claimant countries in the disputed South China Sea, Beijing has announced that it will develop islands and reefs in the Paracel islands to boost tourism in the area.
China Says ‘Sincerity’ and not ‘Nation’s Size’ Determines its Actions in South China Sea
| Girish Shetti | | May 25, 2016 10:17 AM EDT |
China on Tuesday said that 'sincerity' and not 'nation's size' should be used to judge its action in the disputed South China Sea region.
China Warns US Against Agitating South China Sea Claimants After Obama Lifts Arms Ban on Vietnam
| Desiree Sison | | May 25, 2016 07:15 AM EDT |
Following US President Barack Obama's announcement of the removal of the decades-old embargo on arms sales to Vietnam, Beijing on Tuesday warned Washington not to encourage other South China Sea claimants to antagonize China.
Obama’s Speech in Vietnam Calls for 'Peaceful Resolution' of South China Sea Dispute
| Girish Shetti | | May 24, 2016 04:01 PM EDT |
US President Barack Obama has called for a "peaceful resolution" of the South China Sea dispute on the second day of his historic Vietnam tour. The US leader landed in Vietnam on Monday to start an unprecedented three-day tour to the former enemy country.
Obama Visits Vietnam Amid Escalating Tensions With China
| Girish Shetti | | May 23, 2016 12:16 PM EDT |
US President Barack Obama reached Vietnam on Monday to kick-start a three-day diplomatic visit as Washington seeks to foster relations with its former wartime enemy to counter China's growing influence in the region.
President Obama Revokes U.S. Arms ban on Vietnam
| Girish Shetti | | May 23, 2016 09:30 AM EDT |
US President Barrack Obama has revoked the 41-year-old U.S. arms ban on Vietnam on Monday in an apparent move to enhance Hanoi's military defense against an increasingly assertive China. The American president made the historic announcement at a joint press conference in Hanoi alongside Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.
'Remove Oil Rig From Paracel Islands,' Vietnam Warns China as New Prime Minister Assumes Office
| Girish Shetti | | Apr 08, 2016 09:50 AM EDT |
In a new development in the South China Sea dispute, Vietnam on Thursday demanded that China removes its oil exploration rig near the Paracel Islands until both countries negotiate on an agreeable demarcation line.
Vietnam Captures Chinese Vessel for Alleged Intrusion
| Girish Shetti | | Apr 04, 2016 08:51 AM EDT |
Vietnamese authorities seized a Chinese vessel on Thursday for allegedly intruding its maritime territory, Vietnam state media reported on Monday.
Vietnam Elects New President
| Iesha javed | | Apr 04, 2016 07:53 AM EDT |
Quang is already a familiar face in the Vietnam political circle as he has served among Police top brass and has been the Minister of Public Security since 2011. His area of expertise being internal security and curbing uprisings against the regime to ensure national stability.
China's Economy Will Grow by 6.5% in 2016
| S Satapathy | | Apr 01, 2016 07:32 AM EDT |
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecasted that China's economic growth reach 6.5 percent in 2016, according to its Asia Development Outlook 2016.
Chinese Movies, TV Shows Invade Vietnam; Win the Hearts of Audiences
| Jenia Cane | | Mar 30, 2016 03:24 AM EDT |
Chinese movies and TV shows have captured the hearts of the Vietnamese people.
Coolpad Fancy Set to be Launched in Vietnam; Featuring 2 GB RAM and Quad-Core Processor
| Daphne Planca | | Feb 14, 2016 04:22 PM EST |
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Coolpad has announced that it will be bringing its latest smartphone called Coolpad Fancy to Vietnam.
Vietnam Accuses China of Moving Oil Rig to Disputed Waters
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 20, 2016 02:22 PM EST |
Vietnam has raised concerns after China allegedly moved an oil rig into disputed waters in the South China Sea. Vietnam has called on China to withdraw as it could result in a recurrence of the 2014 standoff between the two nations.
China Defends Test Flights to the Spratlys
| Desiree Sison | | Jan 13, 2016 08:42 AM EST |
China on Monday defended its test flights to the Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratlys saying the island is a territory of Beijing, therefore there was no need to notify anyone about the flights.
Meat smugglers arrested in Guangdong
| Mia Ren | | Jan 12, 2016 12:44 PM EST |
Customs officials seized more than 22,000 tons of smuggled frozen meat in South China on Thursday morning. Thirteen suspects were arrested in Guangdong province.
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