Beijing cautions US after two if its bombers fly over disputed South China Sea
China has reacted after two United States long-range supersonic bombers flew over the disputed South China Sea, saying it opposes the use of military force by other countries as an excuse to harm Beijing's sovereignity.
Jul 07, 2017, 23:14 PM IST
US warplanes fly over disputed South China Sea
The flights come as both US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the G-20 meeting in Hamburg.
Jul 07, 2017, 18:15 PM IST
US bombers challenge China in South China Sea flyover
China claims nearly all of the South China Sea, through which about USD 5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes each year
Jul 07, 2017, 12:06 PM IST
India-Vietnam discuss China's aggressive posturing in Asia
After the meeting with Swaraj, the MEA issued a statement saying both sides reiterated their support for peace, stability, security, safety, freedom of navigation and over flight.
Jul 06, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
China condemns US warship near South China Sea island as 'serious provocation'
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said in a statement late last night that China had dispatched military vessels and fighter planes in response to warn off the US vessel.
Jul 03, 2017, 09:31 AM IST
US warship challenges Beijing's claim yet again, sails close to South China Sea island
The USS Stethem destroyer passed less than 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers) from tiny Triton Island in the Paracel Islands archipelago, which is also claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam, the official told AFP.
Jul 02, 2017, 23:29 PM IST
Australia, United States begin their biggest joint military exercise
The exercises involving 33,000 US and Australian troops on board battleships equipped with strike jets, comes as tension over China's more assertive activity, particularly in the disputed South China Sea, has raised fears of confrontation.
Jun 29, 2017, 12:25 PM IST
Narendra Modi-Donald Trump meet: Camaraderie between India, US rattles China, Pakistan
In a stern warning to Pakistan, India and the US on Tuesday asked Islamabad to ensure that its soil is not used for cross-border terror.
Jun 27, 2017, 23:33 PM IST
China hopes India, US won't disturb South China Sea peace, play constructive role
PM Modi will meet Trump for the first time on June 26 and a range of issues are likely to come up, including H1B visas and terrorism.
Jun 23, 2017, 17:32 PM IST
China hopes India, US won't disturb South China Sea peace
Modi will meet Trump for the first time on June 26 and a range of issues are likely to come up, including H1B visas and terrorism.
Jun 23, 2017, 15:36 PM IST
Vietnam's ambition may stir confrontation: Chinese scholar
A Chinese scholar has warned Vietnam not be incited by the US and Japan against Beijing.
Jun 19, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
US, China to hold 1st diplomatic and security dialogue
China and the US will hold their first diplomatic and security dialogue next week in Washington amid rising tensions in ties over the South China Sea.
Jun 16, 2017, 21:01 PM 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
Freedom of navigation exercise in South China Sea part of strategy: US Defence Secretary
The US last month sent a navy warship near an artificial island in the disputed South China Sea.
Jun 15, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
China says it is vigilant as two U.S. bombers fly over South China Sea
The U.S. military conducts such "freedom of navigation" patrols to show China it is not entitled to territorial waters there, U.S. officials said at the time.
Jun 09, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
China says monitoring US activities in South China Sea after US bomber flights
Two U.S. bombers had conducted training flights on Thursday over the waters.
Jun 09, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
China can't 'buy its way out' of global problems: US
China cannot use its economic power to dodge its international responsibilities in the South China Sea and in deterring North Korea, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned today.
Jun 05, 2017, 12:01 PM IST
Beijing slams US, Japan's remarks on South China Sea
China has always respected and maintained the freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea in accordance with international law.
US praises PM Narendra Modi's call for freedom of navigation for peace
The US on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on having freedom of navigation and adhering to the international norms for peace and economic growth, amidst China flexing its muscles in the disputed South China Sea.
Jun 03, 2017, 15:11 PM IST
Jim Mattis praises China's efforts on North Korea, dials up pressure on South China Sea
The United States is encouraged by China`s efforts to restrain North Korea but Washington will not accept Beijing`s militarisation of islands in the South China Sea, U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said on Saturday.
Jun 03, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
