Tribunal ruling on South China Sea final and binding: US
The US said the International arbitration court's ruling on the South China Sea should be treated as final and binding and hoped that both China and the Philippines would comply with their obligations.
Jul 13, 2016, 00:24 AM IST
UN-backed tribunal rules against Beijing in South China Sea, Xi Jinping fumes; India urges respect for UNCLOS
China on Tuesday suffered a major diplomatic blow when an international tribunal ruled that it violated the Philippines rights in the South China Sea.
Jul 12, 2016, 22:46 PM IST
South China Sea: Facts on a decades-long dispute
An international court on Tuesday delivered a damning verdict against China in a Philippine challenge over Beijing-occupied territory in the South China Sea.
Jul 12, 2016, 17:18 PM IST
South China Sea tribunal: Key findings
A United Nations-backed tribunal issued a damning ruling against China in its long-running dispute with the Philippines.
Jul 12, 2016, 16:18 PM IST
High stakes legal ruling looms in South China Sea dispute
An arbitration court in The Hague will rule on Tuesday in a dispute about the South China Sea in which the Philippines is challenging China's right to exploit resources across vast swathes of the strategic territory.
Jul 12, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
Beijing says should be no South China Sea talk at Asia-Europe summit
The South China Sea is not on the agenda and should not be discussed at a major summit between Asian and European leaders in Mongolia at the end of the week attended by China`s premier, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday.
Jul 11, 2016, 10:38 AM IST
UN sea law lays down the rules for the planet`s oceans
By late 1967 the dangers were numerous -- from nuclear submarines plumbing the sea depths to ballistic missiles and increasingly frequent oil spills.
Jul 10, 2016, 07:20 AM IST
Hague tribunal to rule in tense South China Sea row
Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay, also in a softening of Manila`s stance, said Friday the country was willing to share natural resources with China.
Jul 10, 2016, 07:12 AM 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
Storm left by super typhoon Nepartak hits China, disrupts transport
A storm bringing heavy rain to disrupt rail travel in southeast China.
Jul 09, 2016, 15:11 PM IST
China-Lanka ties have no effect on others: Chinese Minister
Chinese Foreign Minister is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka ahead of President Maithripala Sirisena's China visit later this month.
Jul 09, 2016, 13:33 PM IST
Beijing holds South China Sea war games before ruling
Beijing has begun military drills in the South China Sea.
Jul 09, 2016, 13:01 PM IST
Beijing will not `step back` in South China Sea: media
Beijing will not take a "single step back" in the contested South China Sea.
Jul 08, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
Philippines willing to share South China Sea: Govt
The Philippines is willing to share natural resources with Beijing in contested South China Sea areas even if it wins a legal challenge next week, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay told AFP Friday.
Jul 08, 2016, 14:23 PM IST
South China Sea: Learn from India on how to handle maritime disputes, US tells China
The US has asked China to learn from India's handling of its maritime disputes with its neighbours, ahead of a key ruling by an international arbitral tribunal on rival claims over the strategic South China Sea.
Jul 08, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Beijing will not `step back` in South China Sea: Report
China is currently holding a week of military drills around the Paracel Islands.
Jul 08, 2016, 12:12 PM IST
US urges respect for South China Sea ruling
The United States on Thursday urged respect for a decision on territorial disputes in the South China Sea set to be handed down by an international arbitration court next week.
Jul 08, 2016, 05:49 AM IST
Beijing warns US on sovereignty ahead of South China Sea ruling
The United States should do nothing to harm China`s sovereignty and security in the South China Sea, China`s foreign minister told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, ahead of a key court ruling on China`s claims in the disputed waterway.
Jul 07, 2016, 14:00 PM IST
Chinese paper says should prepare for South China Sea armed clash
Tensions have been rising ahead of a July 12 ruling by an arbitration court hearing the argument between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea.
Jul 05, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
South China Sea access banned due to Beijing's military manoeuvres
Beijing has banned access to waters near the Paracel islands in the South China Sea, which are controlled by China but also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, between July 5-11 to carry out military manoeuvres.
Jul 04, 2016, 12:06 PM IST
