China begins deep-sea probe in disputed South China Sea
Chinese scientists embarked on a deep-sea mission in the resource-rich South China Sea today notwithstanding a simmering maritime dispute with many countries in the region.
Apr 25, 2017, 20:06 PM IST
Thai junta defends 'cheap' $393 mn Chinese sub purchase
Talks are also underway for China to construct a multi-million dollar armaments and military hardware repair facility in Thailand.
Apr 25, 2017, 11:07 AM IST
Philippine fishermen accuse China of firing on vessel
A group of Filipino fishermen have accused China`s coast guard of shooting at their vessel in disputed South China Sea waters, Philippine authorities said Friday.
Apr 21, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
Rodrigo Duterte says will reinforce, not militarise, Philippines-controlled Spratlys islets
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he had ordered the military to reinforce areas in the South China Sea controlled by Manila to maintain the geopolitical balance, and assured China no "offensive weapons" would be placed there.
Apr 10, 2017, 12:44 PM IST
Philippines to upgrade facilities, not occupy new areas in disputed sea: Military
The Philippines will upgrade existing facilities on its inhabited islands and reefs in the South China Sea and not occupy new territories, adhering to a 2002 informal code in the disputed waters, defence and military officials said on Friday.
Apr 07, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Rodrigo Duterte orders Philippines military to occupy disputed islands
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered military personnel to occupy all Philippines-claimed islands in the disputed South China Sea, a media report said.
Apr 07, 2017, 12:27 PM IST
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte orders occupation of isles in disputed South China Sea
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday ordered the occupation of uninhabited islands and shoals it claims in the disputed South China Sea, asserting Philippine sovereignty in an apparent change of tack likely to anger China.
Apr 06, 2017, 21:49 PM IST
Duterte orders Philippine troops to South China Sea reefs
"I have ordered the armed forces to occupy all," Duterte said.
Apr 06, 2017, 13:56 PM IST
Philippines' Duterte plans to visit disputed South China Sea island
Duterte told reporters he would also fortify the island of Thitu with barracks.
Apr 06, 2017, 13:23 PM IST
China, ASEAN make progress on framework deal on disputed sea, Philippines says
China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress in talks on a code of conduct for the disputed South China Sea, the Philippine acting foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Apr 04, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
Philippine lawmaker pushes for Duterte impeachment over ''defeatist'' China stance
Philippines lawmaker filed supplementary charges on Thursday to an impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of taking a "defeatist stance" by doing nothing to challenge Beijing's activities in the South China Sea.
Mar 30, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
Committed to resolving South China Sea issue peacefully: Philippines
The Philippines on Wednesday said it was committed to resolving the South China Sea issue peacefully.
Mar 29, 2017, 20:37 PM IST
China's military facilities on man-made South China Sea islands nearly ready: Report
China is almost ready to operationalise dozens of aircraft hangars and high-end radar facilities on artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea, which experts say could help Beijing establish a controversial Air Defense Identification Zone in the area.
Mar 28, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
China able to deploy warplanes on artificial islands any time: US think tank
China appears to have largely completed major construction of military infrastructure on artificial islands it has built in the South China Sea and can now deploy combat planes and other military hardware there at any time, a U.S. think tank said on Monday.
Mar 28, 2017, 16:22 PM IST
South China Sea installations 'primarily' civilian: Li Keqiang
China is not militarising the disputed South China Sea.
Mar 24, 2017, 12:34 PM IST
South China Sea installations 'primarily' civilian: Premier Li Keqiang
China is not militarising the disputed South China Sea, the country`s premier insisted in Australia on Friday, claiming defence equipment Beijing has installed on artificial islands is "primarily" for civilian use.
Mar 24, 2017, 09:50 AM IST
Philippines to protest China's planned construction on disputed shoal
The Philippines plans to file a strong protest against China after it announced preparatory work for an environmental monitoring station on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, a Cabinet minister said on Tuesday.
Mar 21, 2017, 18:39 PM IST
Vietnam seeks South Korean support in South China Sea
Vietnam`s Prime Minister sought support for the nation`s stance in the South China Sea when he met South Korea`s foreign minister in Hanoi on Monday.
Mar 20, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
Philippines can't stop China moves in disputed sea: Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said today that his militarily inferior country can't stop China's actions in contested waters.
Mar 19, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
China to build on disputed shoal in South China Sea
China will begin preparatory work this year for an environmental monitoring station on Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, an official said, as two US senators introduced a bill to impose sanctions on its activities in the disputed waterway.
Mar 17, 2017, 15:46 PM IST
