China slams provocative US sail-by in South China Sea
China has slammed the US for sailing a warship near disputed territory in the South China Sea, saying the move was a "serious illegal act" and "deliberately provocative".
Oct 22, 2016, 10:13 AM IST
US destroyer sails close to contested islands in SCS: Pentagon
The USS Decatur passed close to the Paracel Islands and "conducted this transit in a routine, lawful manner, Pentagon said.
Oct 21, 2016, 23:04 PM IST
China urges Australia to be ''cautious'' on South China Sea
China hopes that Australia acts and speaks with caution on the South China Sea and that its words and actions on the matter match each other, a senior Chinese officer told the visiting head of the Australian Defence Force.
Oct 13, 2016, 07:27 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.
Indonesia holds military drill at South China Sea islands
The Indonesian air force today held a major exercise around its islands in the South China Sea where there have been clashes with Chinese vessels in waters claimed by Beijing.
Oct 06, 2016, 15:19 PM IST
Indonesia air force holds its largest military exercise in South China Sea
Indonesia's air force is holding its largest military exercise this week, near some of its islands in the South China Sea, in a show of sovereignty over the gas-rich area on the fringe of territory claimed by China, officials said on Tuesday.
Oct 04, 2016, 14:44 PM IST
Philippine President`s Hitler remarks `deeply troubling`: Pentagon chief
Pentagon chief Ashton Carter on Friday criticized the "deeply troubling" remarks by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, in which he likened his deadly war on crime to Hitler`s efforts to exterminate Jews.
Oct 01, 2016, 08:44 AM IST
China can't pick and choose principles to benefit from: Ashton Carter
China is involved in a raging dispute with the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei over ownership of territory in the South China Sea.
Sep 30, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Philippine envoy's China trip on hold till 'proper time'
A visit to China by a Philippine special envoy tasked with rebuilding tattered ties with Beijing has been cancelled, his aides said on Tuesday, the latest turn in a foreign policy increasingly unpredictable under the new president.
Sep 28, 2016, 02:59 AM IST
China to fly drones over South China Sea
China is capable of flying drones over the disputed South China Sea to keep a watch over the contested waters spread over 3.5 million sq km.
Sep 24, 2016, 14:47 PM IST
Japan to boost South China Sea role with training patrols with US: Minister
Japan also has its own dispute with China over territory in the East China Sea.
Chinese Air Force carries out long-range drills in Pacific
China has rapidly been ramping up research into advanced new military equipment, including stealth jets, submarines, aircraft carriers and anti-satellite missiles.
Sep 12, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
China, Russia to stage military drills in South China Sea
China and Russia were to start war games in the South China Sea on Monday, Beijing's defence ministry said, in a show of force after an international tribunal invalidated the Asian giant`s extensive claims in the area.
Sep 12, 2016, 09:07 AM IST
Be neutral on South China Sea, China tells US
China on Thursday said that US President Barack Obama should be neutral in Beijing's maritime disputes with its neighbours.
Sep 08, 2016, 21:37 PM IST
Obama defends South China Sea ruling
US President Barack Obama on Thursday emphasised the "binding" nature of the July ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration over Beijing's claims in the South China Sea after China rejected the verdict as null and void.
Sep 08, 2016, 17:30 PM IST
South China Sea ruling `binding`, warns Obama
US President Barack Obama warned Thursday an international tribunal`s ruling that China`s sweeping claims to the South China Sea had no legal basis was "binding", after Beijing vowed to ignore the verdict.
Sep 08, 2016, 11:03 AM IST
Japan 'seriously concerned' by South China Sea tension
Japan is "seriously concerned" about Beijing's increasingly muscular claims in the South China Sea, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Asian leaders on Thursday.
Sep 07, 2016, 22:58 PM IST
After insult, US and Hillary Clinton call for Duterte to show respect
The Philippines voiced regret for Rodrigo Duterte`s comments after Barack Obama canceled a formal bilateral meeting.
Sep 07, 2016, 09:05 AM IST
US President Barack Obama warns China of 'consequences' for its behaviour in South China Sea
Warning China of "consequences" due to its aggressive behaviour, US President Barack Obama has asked the Communist nation to restrain itself from worrying its neighbours in the disputed South China Sea region.
Sep 05, 2016, 15:20 PM IST
