China's Li calls on Vietnam to help safeguard South China Sea peace
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told his Vietnamese counterpart on Thursday that he hoped Vietnam would together with China jointly safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea, state news agency Xinhua reported.
Jul 14, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
Violation of international norms can be disruptive: US on South China Sea
After China refused to abide by an international tribunal's ruling against its expansive claim in the strategic South China Sea, the US has warned that violation of international norms by "bigger countries" can be disruptive and asserted that the verdict is binding and final.
Jul 14, 2016, 11:44 AM IST
US launches quiet diplomacy to ease South China Sea tensions
The United States is using quiet diplomacy to persuade the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and other Asian nations not to move aggressively to capitalise on an international court ruling that denied China`s claims to the South China Sea, several U.S. administration officials said on Wednesday.
Jul 14, 2016, 09:36 AM IST
South China Sea ruling will intensify conflict, Beijing envoy tells US
An international tribunal`s ruling denying China`s claims in the South China Sea will intensify conflict and even confrontation, Beijing's ambassador to the United States said on Tuesday.
Jul 13, 2016, 23:32 PM IST
Taiwan sends warship to South China Sea after ruling
A Taiwanese warship set sail for the South China Sea "to defend Taiwan`s maritime territory".
Jul 13, 2016, 10:28 AM 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![Court rules China has "no historic rights" in South China Sea; Philippines welcomes, Beijing remains defiant](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2016/07/12/508441-southchinasea700.jpg "Court rules China has "no historic rights" in South China Sea; Philippines welcomes, Beijing remains defiant")
Court rules China has "no historic rights" in South China Sea; Philippines welcomes, Beijing remains defiant
The Philippines had challenged Beijing`s right to exploit resources across the South China Sea.
Jul 12, 2016, 14:53 PM IST
Vietnam says China `sank` fishing boat in disputed sea
Vietnam has accused the Chinese coastguard of sinking a fishing boat near a disputed island chain, authorities said Tuesday, ahead of key UN-backed ruling on claims in the flashpoint South China Sea.
Jul 12, 2016, 11:31 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
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
Vietnam removes over 10,000 civil servant's posts
Vietnam has scrapped 10,004 posts of civil servants during the first half of 2016 in a bid to reduce the administrative system`s payroll, an official said on Monday.
Jul 04, 2016, 13:05 PM 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
China offers Philippines talks if South China Sea court ignored: China Daily
China is ready to start negotiations with the Philippines on South China Sea-related issues if Manila ignores an arbitration ruling expected next week on their long-running territorial dispute, the official China Daily reported on Monday.
Jul 04, 2016, 10:04 AM IST
Vietnam urges ''fair'' ruling from court handling South China Sea case
China has gone to great efforts to show the Permanent Court of Arbitration has no jurisdiction on the case.
Jul 02, 2016, 13:09 PM IST
Know why India's MTCR entry may be a cause of worry for China
MTCR would legitimise and speed up the process of selling missiles, especially the BrahMos to Vietnam which had already shown interest in buying it, said a research professor.
Will not accept UN tribunal verdict on South China Sea: China
China will not accept any third party settlement with regard to territorial and maritime disputes and reject any ruling by an international tribunal in a case filed by the Philippines over the contentious South China Sea issue, a senior diplomat has said.
Jun 30, 2016, 12:51 PM IST
Top Chinese envoy visits Vietnam as South China Sea tension rises
China`s top diplomat met Vietnam`s leadership on Monday. The meeting was aimed at strengthening relations. The trip by State Councillor Yang Jiechi comes amid a Chinese public relations blitz to try to discredit a looming verdict by an international tribunal.
Jun 27, 2016, 17:48 PM IST
India to export missile systems to 'certain' friendly nations: Manohar Parrikar
On Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Parrikar said the squadron should be formed by July.
Jun 17, 2016, 21:24 PM IST
China deploys ships to help Vietnam find missing coastguard plane
China sent ships on Friday in response to a request from Vietnam to help find a coastguard plane that crashed with nine personnel aboard while looking for a missing fighter jet and pilot, Vietnam`s defence ministry said.
Jun 17, 2016, 12:02 PM IST
Vietnam rescues 1 of 2 pilots missing on training flight
Vietnam has rescued one of the two pilots who went missing on a training flight on a Russian-made jet fighter, state media and officials said today.
Jun 15, 2016, 11:31 AM IST
