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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.
 

Oct 11, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

Philippines seeks formal talks with China amid South China Sea tensions: Ramos

China claims almost the entire South China Sea, through which more than USD 5 trillion of trade moves annually.

Aug 12, 2016, 09:16 AM IST

China preparing for war? Builds military hangers in disputed South China Sea islands

China claims most of the South China Sea despite the claims made by The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei over their share of the waters.

Aug 09, 2016, 11:07 AM IST

US, China hold NSA-level talks after South China Sea verdict

The US on Monday called for candour and openness ahead of NSA-level talks with China here, the first such high-level political dialogue since an international tribunal rejected Beijing's expansive claims over the strategic South China Sea.

Jul 25, 2016, 14:48 PM IST

Beijing dodges ASEAN rebuke over South China Sea row

Southeast Asian nations avoided rebuking Beijing or mentioning a recent UN-backed tribunal ruling against its claims in the South China Sea in a statement issued that will be seen as a victory for the regional giant.

Jul 25, 2016, 12:23 PM IST

Vietnam warns South China Sea is a `test` of ASEAN

Vietnam has warned that the inability of Southeast Asian nations to forge a unified front against Beijing`s militarisation of the South China Sea is a "test" of the regional bloc in the face of its greatest security challenge.

Jul 25, 2016, 09:23 AM IST

Divide and rule by Beijing throw ASEAN into disarray

Southeast Asian nations are in unparalleled disarray over Beijing`s sabre-rattling in the South China Sea, analysts and insiders say, with the fractures set to deepen as staunch China ally Laos hosts top regional diplomats this weekend.

Jul 22, 2016, 09:01 AM IST

US says its forces will keep operating in South China Sea

US military forces will continue to operate in the South China Sea in accordance with international law, the US Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson said on Wednesday during a visit to a Chinese naval base.

Jul 20, 2016, 14:36 PM IST

Taiwan lawmakers, fishermen protest at disputed island

Taiwanese lawmakers and fishermen headed to an island in the disputed South China Sea Wednesday to protest at an international tribunal ruling which undermined Taipei`s claims there.

Jul 20, 2016, 13:35 PM IST

Philippines rejects China''s offer of conditional talks

 Philippines on Tuesday rejected an offer of bilateral talks on the South China Sea conflict with China after the latter demanded they be conducted without taking into account the recent ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague.

Jul 19, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

Vietnam detains activists after South China Sea ruling

Scores of activists were detained in Vietnam`s capital as they gathered to protest against China.

Jul 17, 2016, 13:41 PM 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

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

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

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

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

US warns Beijing of `self-isolation` in South China Sea

Beijing`s claim to nearly the entire South China Sea has angered Southeast Asian neighbours and pitted it against the United States.

Jun 04, 2016, 07:29 AM IST

China sends advanced warships to contested south China Sea

China is sending some of its most advanced naval assets to the South China Sea for a scheduled exercise this month. Those include a new guided missile destroyer.

May 04, 2016, 21:21 PM IST

Philippines mulls submarines as China row simmers: Aquino

The Philippines may invest in its first-ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the disputed South China Sea, President Benigno Aquino said on Wednesday.

Mar 30, 2016, 14:19 PM IST