China hopes Britain doesn't take sides, respects South China Sea sovereignty
Beijing expressed anger after a British Royal Navy warship sailed close to islands claimed by China in the South China Sea late last month, saying Britain was engaged in "provocation" and that it had lodged a strong complaint.
Sep 25, 2018, 06:59 AM IST
China fumes as British warship sails near South China Sea islands
Sources say HMS Albion, a 22,000 ton amphibious warship carrying a contingent of Royal Marines, passed by the Paracel Islands recently.
Sep 06, 2018, 10:03 AM IST
China quietly resumes activities in Doklam, neither Bhutan nor India sought to dissuade it: US official
China is engaged in hotly contested territorial disputes in both the South China Sea and the East China Sea.
Jul 26, 2018, 16:23 PM IST
Remove warships to reduce tensions in South China Sea: Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad
He called for a multi-nation anti-piracy force to keep the South China Sea safe.
Jun 20, 2018, 11:38 AM IST
China says not scared after reported US bomber trip over South China Sea
Two aircraft reportedly flew within the vicinity of the Spratly Islands, where China has reclaimed land and built runways and other facilities on disputed reefs and small islands.
Jun 06, 2018, 15:08 PM IST
Mattis warns of Chinese 'intimidation'; says US seeks 'results-oriented' ties
The United States is willing to work with China on a "results- oriented" relationship, but Beijing`s actions in the South China Sea were coercive and the Pentagon would "compete vigorously" if needed, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Saturday.
Jun 02, 2018, 11:36 AM IST
China begins large-scale mining operations near Arunachal Pradesh border
The first ever informal summit between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in April 2018 was aimed at cooling tensions.
May 20, 2018, 20:28 PM IST
China's first indigenously built aircraft carrier leaves for sea trials
China launched the second aircraft carrier in April 2017 after it commissioned the first carrier, the Liaoning, a refitted Soviet Union-made vessel, in 2012.
May 13, 2018, 07:03 AM IST
China installs cruise missiles on South China Sea outposts: Reports
CNBC quoted unnamed sources as saying that according to U.S. intelligence assessments, the missiles were moved to Fiery Cross Reef, Subi Reef and Mischief Reef within the past 30 days.
May 03, 2018, 22:44 PM IST
In show of strength, Xi Jinping presides over China's massive naval drill in South China Sea
Chinese state media reports that over 10,000 naval officers, 76 fighter jets and as many as 48 warships and submarines participated in the largest-ever naval drill conducted by the country.
Apr 13, 2018, 23:34 PM IST
PLA builds the 'Great Underwater Wall' in South China Sea for warfare advantage
Apart from the undersea warfare advantage that China claims it is eyeing, its move will also help the PLA in spying the movement of foreign ships.
Feb 21, 2018, 12:25 PM IST
US will not allow China to 'coerce' nations in Asia, says Trump administration
China is involved in a widening maritime dispute with several Southeast Asian countries over islands in South China Sea
Feb 16, 2018, 21:00 PM IST
China activity on reclaimed reef has eroded trust: ASEAN
China`s continued reclamation in the South China Sea has eroded trust among claimants, Southeast Asian foreign ministers said Tuesday.
Feb 06, 2018, 15:35 PM IST
China bullies companies over 'problem maps' which left out disputed islands that it claims
The maps left out all or some of the disputed islands that China claims, like Senkaku, South China Sea Islands and even Taiwan.
Jan 31, 2018, 11:03 AM IST
India, ASEAN to deepen cooperation in combating terrorism in all its forms
India and ASEAN countries on Thursday decided to deepen cooperation in combating terrorism through information sharing and capacity building.
Jan 26, 2018, 00:28 AM IST
Philippines says it won't be embroiled in US-China sea spat
The Philippines said on Sunday that it won't get embroiled in a fresh spat between the US and China involving Beijing's protest of an American warship passing near a Chinese-controlled shoal also claimed by the Philippines.
Jan 21, 2018, 18:12 PM IST
Beijing vows 'necessary measures' after US warship enters South China Sea
China on Saturday vowed to take "necessary measures" to safeguard its sovereignty.
Jan 20, 2018, 17:50 PM IST
Donald Trump's tweets 'do not accord with facts': China on allegations of illegal oil sale to North Korea
China calls for proof to back the allegations against it.
Dec 29, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
India should stop treating smaller neighbours as mistresses: Chinese daily
China has disputes and conflicts with its neighbours galore but a state-run daily here instead accuses India of being pensive when it comes to its neighbours.
Dec 28, 2017, 12:08 PM IST
Rescuers search for Philippine storm victims as toll rises to 200
Rescuers in the Philippines searched on Sunday for survivors of a storm that triggered floods and landslides.
Dec 24, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
