South China Sea dispute

When China and America came face to face in sky, US expresses displeasure by releasing video

The United States said Tuesday that a Chinese fighter jet "unnecessarily" observed an American military plane over the South China Sea in international airspace. America expressed displeasure by releasing its video

May 31, 2023, 09:16 AM IST

Watch visuals of China and America's Fighter Jets clashing over South China Sea

US China War: There has been news of a clash between China and America. A case of skirmish between China and US fighter aircraft has come to light in the sky above the South China Sea. The video of this incident has been released from China.

May 31, 2023, 08:28 AM IST

Remove warships to reduce tensions in South China Sea: Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad

He called for a multi-nation anti-piracy force to keep the South China Sea safe.

Jun 20, 2018, 11:38 AM IST

Designed for discomfort: China Air Force conducts combat patrols over South China Sea

In one swoop, China tries to send message to three of its neighbours, all of whom it has disputes with.

Nov 24, 2017, 08:09 AM IST

China accuses Japan of meddling in South China Sea dispute

China claims almost all of South China Sea and also laid claims on the Senkaku islands under the control of Japan in East China Sea and resorted to aggressive patrols in the last two years.

Aug 09, 2017, 20:39 PM IST

'Vietnam-linked hackers likely targeting Philippine intel on South China Sea dispute'

Bryce Boland, chief technology officer for Asia Pacific, said the company had observed that APT32 was targeting not just multinational companies and organisations doing business in Vietnam but Philippine government agencies as well.

May 25, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

China's 'One Belt, One Road' project causing anxiety: US

The US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Scott also said China's 'One Belt, One Road' project has caused "anxiety" in the region.

May 05, 2017, 22:13 PM IST

Will take the gloves off if you use Taiwan: China warns Donald Trump

 China is running out of patience with Donald Trump`s stance on Taiwan, state media said Monday, and will "take the gloves off" if he keeps challenging the "One China" policy.

Jan 16, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

Will take the gloves off if you use Taiwan: China warns Trump

 China is running out of patience with Donald Trump`s stance on Taiwan, state media said Monday, and will "take the gloves off" if he keeps challenging the "One China" policy.

Jan 16, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

China raps US interventions in Asia at regional forum

Speaking at the 7th annual Xiangshan regional defence forum in Beijing, Chang Wanguan, China's defence minister, levied thinly veiled criticism at recent US involvement in Asia's trouble spots.

Oct 11, 2016, 14:28 PM IST

Taiwan fishermen pack flags, noodles, set sail for disputed South China Sea "island"

Five Taiwanese fishing boats set sail for Taiwan`s sole holding in the South China Sea on Wednesday in protest against a court ruling that deems it a rock rather than an island, limiting its rights to surrounding resource-rich waters.

Jul 20, 2016, 10:45 AM IST

Beijing vows to continue South China Sea construction

Beijing will "never" stop building in the South China Sea prematurely, a top military official has vowed, despite an international ruling that its actions were illegal.

Jul 19, 2016, 10:49 AM IST

'Can't lose even one centimetre' of disputed area, says China in fresh warning

In the wake of the international tribunal rejecting its claims in the disputed South China Sea, China on Friday said the issue of sovereignty was the nation's "bottom line" and the country "cannot lose one centimetre" of the area it claims.

Jul 15, 2016, 17:52 PM IST

China `may build nuclear plants` in South China Sea

China may build mobile nuclear power plants in the South China Sea, state media reported on Friday, days after an international tribunal dismissed Beijing`s vast claims in the strategically vital w

Jul 15, 2016, 11:27 AM IST

US, Chinese naval commanders to meet amid tensions

"The commanders of the US and Chinese navies will meet amid mounting tensions over China`s claims to much of the South China Sea", the US Navy said Thursday.

Jul 15, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

Philippines' official hails South China Sea ruling a 'crowning glory'

"{A decision invalidating China`s vast claims in the South China Sea was a "crowning glory" that renews faith in international law", the Philippines` top lawyer said on Friday, in Manila`s strongest comment yet on its sweeping win.

Jul 15, 2016, 10:17 AM IST

China attacks Japanese judge who appointed SCS tribunal

 China today launched a blistering attack on the jurists of a UN-backed international tribunal that struck down its claims over the strategic South China Sea, saying a Japanese judge who appointed the arbitrators "manipulated" the judgement against Beijing.

Jul 13, 2016, 12:23 PM IST

US govt asked to ensure SCS tribunal verdict is implemented

The US must ensure that the international tribunal ruling against China's claims to rights in the South China Sea is implemented and if needed reinforce its military assets to maintain the 'status quo' in the strategic region, top American lawmakers have said.

Jul 13, 2016, 10:54 AM IST

Angry China warns of sea conflict

China reacted furiously to Tuesday`s decision, with its foreign ministry quickly declaring an international tribunal's verdict that its claims to most of the strategically vital waterway had no legal basis 'null and void'

Jul 13, 2016, 10:27 AM IST

South China Sea ruling will `intensify conflict,` says envoy

China`s ambassador to the United States blamed Washington`s pivot to Asia under President Barack Obama for increased tensions.

Jul 13, 2016, 09:05 AM IST