China to build first underwater platform in South China Sea
China has maritime disputes in the South China Sea and East China Sea.
Feb 28, 2017, 09:52 AM IST
China shelved South China Sea dispute during Vietnam leader's visit: Media
China sought to improve political and military ties with Vietnam, shelving the maritime dispute over the South China Sea, during Vietnamese Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong's ongoing visit amid Hanoi's push for closer relations with India, state-run media here has said.
Jan 14, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
China to build research centre in South China Sea
China announced on Thursday a five-year plan to develop clean energy and open a research centre in the South China Sea - which could escalate tensions in the hotly-contested waters.
Jan 12, 2017, 18:11 PM IST
Beijing untypically quiet on Taiwan drills in South China Sea
China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei claim parts or all of the energy-rich South China Sea, through which trillions of dollars in trade passes annually.
Nov 30, 2016, 09:56 AM IST
China developing world's smallest nuclear reactor for South China Sea islands
China would probably be the first nation to use such military technology on land.
Oct 12, 2016, 10:55 AM IST
China berates visiting New Zealand defence minister over South China Sea stance
This isn`t the first time China has clashed with New Zealand over the territorial dispute.
Philippines seeks formal talks with China amid South China Sea tensions: Ramos
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, through which more than USD 5 trillion of trade moves annually.
Aug 12, 2016, 09:16 AM IST
China preparing for war? Builds military hangers in disputed South China Sea islands
China claims most of the South China Sea despite the claims made by The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei over their share of the waters.
Aug 09, 2016, 11:07 AM IST
US, China hold NSA-level talks after South China Sea verdict
The US on Monday called for candour and openness ahead of NSA-level talks with China here, the first such high-level political dialogue since an international tribunal rejected Beijing's expansive claims over the strategic South China Sea.
Jul 25, 2016, 14:48 PM IST
Beijing dodges ASEAN rebuke over South China Sea row
Southeast Asian nations avoided rebuking Beijing or mentioning a recent UN-backed tribunal ruling against its claims in the South China Sea in a statement issued that will be seen as a victory for the regional giant.
Jul 25, 2016, 12:23 PM IST
Vietnam warns South China Sea is a `test` of ASEAN
Vietnam has warned that the inability of Southeast Asian nations to forge a unified front against Beijing`s militarisation of the South China Sea is a "test" of the regional bloc in the face of its greatest security challenge.
Jul 25, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
Divide and rule by Beijing throw ASEAN into disarray
Southeast Asian nations are in unparalleled disarray over Beijing`s sabre-rattling in the South China Sea, analysts and insiders say, with the fractures set to deepen as staunch China ally Laos hosts top regional diplomats this weekend.
Jul 22, 2016, 09:01 AM IST
US says its forces will keep operating in South China Sea
US military forces will continue to operate in the South China Sea in accordance with international law, the US Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson said on Wednesday during a visit to a Chinese naval base.
Jul 20, 2016, 14:36 PM IST
Taiwan lawmakers, fishermen protest at disputed island
Taiwanese lawmakers and fishermen headed to an island in the disputed South China Sea Wednesday to protest at an international tribunal ruling which undermined Taipei`s claims there.
Jul 20, 2016, 13:35 PM IST
Philippines rejects China''s offer of conditional talks
Philippines on Tuesday rejected an offer of bilateral talks on the South China Sea conflict with China after the latter demanded they be conducted without taking into account the recent ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague.
Jul 19, 2016, 12:51 PM IST
Vietnam detains activists after South China Sea ruling
Scores of activists were detained in Vietnam`s capital as they gathered to protest against China.
Jul 17, 2016, 13:41 PM IST
South China Sea ruling will intensify conflict, Beijing envoy tells US
An international tribunal`s ruling denying China`s claims in the South China Sea will intensify conflict and even confrontation, Beijing's ambassador to the United States said on Tuesday.
Jul 13, 2016, 23:32 PM IST
Taiwan sends warship to South China Sea after ruling
A Taiwanese warship set sail for the South China Sea "to defend Taiwan`s maritime territory".
Jul 13, 2016, 10:28 AM IST![Court rules China has "no historic rights" in South China Sea; Philippines welcomes, Beijing remains defiant](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2016/07/12/508441-southchinasea700.jpg "Court rules China has "no historic rights" in South China Sea; Philippines welcomes, Beijing remains defiant")
Court rules China has "no historic rights" in South China Sea; Philippines welcomes, Beijing remains defiant
The Philippines had challenged Beijing`s right to exploit resources across the South China Sea.
Jul 12, 2016, 14:53 PM IST
China dismisses US appeal to accept tribunal verdict on South China Sea
Dismissing the US appeal to accept the verdict of the international tribunal on the disputed South China Sea as "delusional", China on Saturday said it can not be forced to accept the July 12 ruling.
Jul 09, 2016, 17:38 PM IST
