Cambodia blocking ASEAN consensus on South China Sea: Diplomat
Cambodia is preventing Southeast Asia from reaching a consensus on the South China Sea.
Jul 23, 2016, 15:08 PM ISTChinese military unveils new weapons after South China Sea verdict
Chinese military has unveiled a range of new weapons, including long-range missiles, amid calls by its top officials to be combat-ready following a landmark verdict by an UN-backed tribunal that struck down China's "historical rights" in the South China Sea.
Jul 22, 2016, 17:18 PM ISTDivide 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 ISTTop US admiral says China exchanges conditional on safety
The top US admiral said on Wednesday that friendly exchanges with China's navy are conditional on safe interactions at sea, an indication of Washington's concern over recent fractious encounters with Chinese forces in and over the disputed South China Sea.
Jul 20, 2016, 16:51 PM ISTUS 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 ISTTaiwan 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`Better angels` will prevail in US election: Joe Biden
The "better angels in America will prevail" in the upcoming presidential elections, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday as he warned about xenophobia during a visit to Australia.
Jul 20, 2016, 12:17 PM ISTPhilippines 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 ISTGOP platform adopts tough posture against China
Adopting a tough posture against China, the Republican party has said it can't allow Beijing to continue with its policies on several fronts.
Jul 19, 2016, 09:05 AM ISTChina 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 ISTSouth China Sea tensions: Indian naval officer says ready to help other Asian countries
Close on the heels of a United Nations-backed tribunal's verdict invalidating China's vast claims in the South China Sea, a senior officer of the Indian Navy has said that the country is prepared to help other Asian nations in case of breach of their maritime security.
Jul 18, 2016, 12:39 PM ISTChina sacks officials for poor response to Typhoon Nepartak
China has sacked three officials for poorly coping with super typhoon Nepartak, which killed at least 83 people.
Jul 18, 2016, 09:42 AM ISTVietnam 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 ISTJapan seeks to pressure Beijing on South China Sea ruling
Tokyo raised pressure on Beijing at an Asia-Europe summit Saturday to respect an international tribunal`s ruling that dismissed its claims to much of the South China Sea.
Jul 16, 2016, 09:49 AM ISTPhilippines: No concession to China in sea row win
The Philippines will concede nothing to China as it seeks to implement an international tribunal ruling against Beijing`s claims to most of the South China Sea, its top lawyer said Friday.
Jul 15, 2016, 15:52 PM ISTJapan PM tells China''s Li international law must be respected - Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Chinese Premier Li Keqiang that a rules-based international order must be respected.
Jul 15, 2016, 15:41 PM ISTChina indicates readiness to negotiate and find solution to India's NSG membership bid
There has been an apparent climbdown by China from its position on India's membership bid for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
Jul 15, 2016, 09:57 AM ISTChina risks a dangerous escalation in SCS: US daily
The Washington Post said Beijing’s insistence that the court decision is "invalid and has no binding force" only goes so far.
Jul 15, 2016, 02:27 AM ISTResolve South China Sea dispute through talks: Russia
The South China Sea dispute should be settled through consultations, Russia said on Thursday.
Jul 15, 2016, 00:27 AM ISTSouth China Sea verdict: Not in favour of or against any country, says India
Following an international arbitration tribunal's ruling against China on the South China Sea issue, India on Thursday said that it is not in favour of or against any country as it is a matter of law.
Jul 14, 2016, 21:31 PM IST