China escalated its exercise activities by firing ballistic missiles in South China Sea: US
The Department of Defense is concerned about China's recent decision to conduct military exercises, including the firing of ballistic missiles, around the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on August 23-29, the Pentagon said in a statement.
Aug 28, 2020, 07:43 AM IST
Vietnam urges China to act responsibly in South China Sea
China has built up infrastructure on the four smaller outposts, including land-based guns and communications facilities.
Jun 15, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
Beijing installs rocket launchers on disputed South China Sea island: Report
China has installed rocket launchers on a disputed reef in the South China Sea to ward off Vietnamese military combat divers, according to a state-run newspaper, offering new details on China`s ongoing military build-up.
May 17, 2017, 11:52 AM IST
China launches new cruise ship tour in South China Sea
The Changle Princess sailed from Sanya on the southern Chinese island province of Hainan on Thursday afternoon with 308 passengers on a four-day voyage, Xinhua said.
Mar 03, 2017, 08:40 AM IST
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
Beijing vows to continue South China Sea construction
Beijing will "never" stop building in the South China Sea prematurely, a top military official has vowed, despite an international ruling that its actions were illegal.
Jul 19, 2016, 10:49 AM IST
China prepares for showdown, to close part of South China Sea for military exercise
The announcement came in the middle of a three-day visit to China by the US Navy's top admiral to discuss the South China Sea dispute .
Jul 18, 2016, 15:53 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
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
Vietnam anti-China activists mark Spratly island battle
Activists chanted anti-China slogans in the Vietnamese capital on Monday to mark the anniversary of a 1988 battle in the Spratly Islands, a rare act of protest over an issue that has come to dog relations between Hanoi and Beijing.
Mar 14, 2016, 12:38 PM IST
China deploys fighter jets to contested island in South China Sea
China has deployed fighter jets to the same contested island in the South China Sea to which it also has sent surface-to-air missiles, US officials said on Wednesday.
Feb 24, 2016, 12:36 PM IST
China may be installing new radar on South China Sea outposts: Report
Recent satellite images show China may be installing a high-frequency radar system in the Spratly Islands that could significantly boost its ability control the disputed South China Sea, a US think tank reported on Monday.
Feb 23, 2016, 10:12 AM IST
