China releases white paper to refute South China Sea tribunal verdict
The Hague-based court has said that China violated the Philippines' sovereign rights.
Jul 13, 2016, 08:24 AM IST
Beijing must accept South China Sea ruling: Australia
"We call on both the Philippines and China to respect the ruling, to abide by it. It is final and legally binding on both of them."
Jul 13, 2016, 08:20 AM IST![China says Philippines claims in South China Sea are "baseless"](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2016/07/13/508624-south-china-sea700.jpg "China says Philippines claims in South China Sea are "baseless"")
China says Philippines claims in South China Sea are "baseless"
China is firm in upholding its sovereignty over South China Sea islands.
Jul 13, 2016, 08:14 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
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
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
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
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
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
U.S. downgrades Myanmar, raises Thailand in human trafficking report
The United States places Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Sudan and Haiti on its list of worst human trafficking offenders.
Jul 01, 2016, 11:44 AM IST
China celebrates Communist Party's 95th birthday, Xi warns on graft, security
Chinese President Xi Jinping says the biggest threat to Communist Party is corruption.
Jul 01, 2016, 10:46 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
Rodrigo Duterte sworn-in as new Philippine President
Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday was sworn-in as the 16th President of the Philippines.
Jun 30, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Philippines` Duterte looking to destroy `Imperial Manila`
Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte, who won last month`s elections in a landslide, has vowed to have the constitution rewritten to achieve his bold plans
Jun 28, 2016, 09:15 AM 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
