THAAD

Early indication of China doing better job on North Korea: US

US dismissed China's concerns on the US deployment of THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defence) missile in South Korea.

Apr 27, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Part of THAAD elements deployed in South Korea

Part of the elements of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system has been deployed in South Korea, its Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

Apr 26, 2017, 09:20 AM IST

China puts bombers on 'high alert' amid tensions in Korean peninsula

China on Wednesday put its land-attack, cruise-missile-capable bombers "on high alert" and the US sees it as evidence that Beijing is preparing to respond to a potential situation in North Korea, a US defense official told CNN.

Apr 21, 2017, 17:59 PM IST

China reiterates opposition to South Korea's THAAD anti-missile system

 China reiterated on Monday its opposition to the deployment of a sophisticated U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea.

Apr 17, 2017, 13:58 PM IST

Chinese wary about US missile system because capabilities unknown: Experts

Officially, China says it objects to THAAD because it will destabilise the regional security balance.
 

Apr 04, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

Japan ruling party urges strike capability amid North Korea threat

Japan's ruling party on Wednesday said the government should consider developing the capability to strike enemy bases if the country is attacked, citing North Korea's missile and nuclear threats.

Mar 29, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

Major nations responsible for keeping world peace: China vice premier

The world`s major nations are responsible for maintaining global peace, and all countries should remain committed to a road of stable and peaceful development.

Mar 25, 2017, 16:15 PM IST

South Korea returns Chinese soldiers` remains despite THAAD row

Seoul on Wednesday repatriated the remains of 28 Chinese soldiers killed in the Korean War, despite a heated row between the two countries over a US missile defence system.

Mar 22, 2017, 09:12 AM IST

South Korea complains to WTO over China's response to anti-missile system: Minister

China says THAAD will do nothing to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula.
 

Mar 20, 2017, 09:24 AM IST

US rejects Chinese proposal to reduce tension with North Korea

The US said all previous attempts to pursuade North Korea to halt its nuclear programme have failed and there's a need to find "new ways" to engage.

Mar 09, 2017, 10:44 AM IST

China urges US-N Korea deal to avert `head-on collision`

China on Wednesday called on North Korea to suspend its nuclear and missile activities in exchange for the US and South Korea halting military wargames, to prevent what it called a "head-on collision."

Mar 08, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

China seeks halt of Thaad deployment

China on Tuesday firmly told the US and South Korea to halt the deployment of anti-missile shield Thaad and warned it will take necessary measures to protect its national security and interests.

Mar 07, 2017, 20:52 PM IST

China voices concern over South Korea-US military drill

China has expressed serious concern over the joint military drill by South Korea and the US.

Mar 03, 2017, 19:16 PM IST

China expresses concern about United States: South Korea drill

China`s Foreign Ministry on Friday said it had expressed concern about a large-scale joint military exercise between South Korean and U.S. troops that began this week.

Mar 03, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

China angrily reacts with threats after South Korean missile defence decision

China objects to the deployment in South Korea of the THAAD, which has a powerful radar capable of penetrating Chinese territory.

Feb 28, 2017, 09:07 AM IST

China expels 32 South Korea missionaries amid missile defence tension

China has expelled 32 South Korean Christian missionaries

Feb 11, 2017, 10:21 AM IST

China's response to THAAD does not warrant South Korean action: Minister

China worries that the system's powerful radar can penetrate its territory and it has objected to the deployment.

Feb 09, 2017, 12:41 PM IST

South Korea, US defence chiefs back anti-missile system

The North`s leader Kim Jong-Un boasted early this month that the country was in the "final stages" of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Jan 31, 2017, 09:26 AM IST

South Korea minister says China indirectly retaliating against THAAD

China is suspected to be taking indirect action against South Korea`s decision last year to deploy a US anti-missile system, South Korea`s finance minister said.

Jan 06, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

South Korea vows US missile system as opposition lawmakers head to China

Beijing argues THAAD will hurt its security interests and increase the risk of military conflict in the region.

Jan 04, 2017, 12:03 PM IST