East China Sea

China's Xi sets up five new 'battle zones' in military reform push

Xi`s push to reform the military coincides with China becoming more assertive in its territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas.

Feb 01, 2016, 20:19 PM IST

China building second aircraft carrier: Defence Ministry

China is building its second aircraft carrier, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday, as Beijing expands its naval capabilities amid maritime disputes with neighbours in the East and South China Seas.

Dec 31, 2015, 14:36 PM IST

Japan's far-flung island defence plan seeks to turn tables on China

Tokyo is responding by stringing a line of anti-ship, anti-aircraft missile batteries along 200 islands in the East China Sea.

Dec 18, 2015, 10:43 AM IST

China launches hotline to report on foreign spies

Another province Hainan launched a similar facility in July, which has helped to crackdown on over 10 alleged espionage activities.

Nov 02, 2015, 14:18 PM IST

Two Chinese ships enter Japanese waters

Two Chinese patrol ships on Saturday briefly entered Japanese territorial waters around the Senkaku islands in the East China Sea, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) said.

Oct 24, 2015, 13:39 PM IST