US warship sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade tensions
The busy waterway is one of a growing number of flashpoints in the US-China relationship.
May 20, 2019, 08:52 AM IST
China accuses US warship of violating its sovereignty
The incident occurred as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration seeks Chinese cooperation in dealing with North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs.
Jan 20, 2018, 23:07 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
China, Taiwan spar over Chinese diplomat's invasion threat
China considers Taiwan to be a wayward province and has never renounced the use of force to bring it under its control.
Dec 11, 2017, 09:51 AM 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
China says US warship entered its waters `without permission`
"USS Dewey destroyer sailed less than 12 nautical miles from a reef", claimed by Beijing.
May 25, 2017, 14:01 PM IST
US strikes Yemen in 'self defence', destroys radar sites
In "self defence", three US warships on Thursday fired cruise missiles at a radar installations in Yemen that the Pentagon claimed was used by Yemeni insurgents to target another American warship earlier in.
Oct 13, 2016, 15:58 PM IST
US warship sail through disputed South China Sea; irks Beijing
USS William P Lawrence , a guided missile destroyer, illegally entered China's waters near the islands today without the permission of the Chinese government, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said.
May 10, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
China says US island sail-by `dangerous and irresponsible`
Tensions have mounted in the Sea over Beijing`s construction of artificial islands.
Feb 01, 2016, 20:37 PM IST
China urges US not to undermine mutual trust as warship enters its territorial waters
China urged the US to respect and abide by its laws, and not to undermine the mutual trust and regional peace and stability.
Jan 31, 2016, 09:47 AM IST
Iran denies it fired rockets near US warships in Gulf
Iran denied on Thursday that its Revolutionary Guards launched rockets near the US aircraft-carrier Harry S Truman and other warships as they were entering the Gulf on Saturday, rejecting a US report as "psychological warfare".
Dec 31, 2015, 14:31 PM IST
China summons US envoy over warship sailing in South China Sea reef
Beijing summoned the American ambassador to protest the US Navy's sailing of a warship into the disputed waters.
Oct 28, 2015, 18:29 PM IST
US stands ground, says will continue naval operations in South China Sea
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter has said they will continue with their naval operations in the disputed South China Sea.
Oct 28, 2015, 10:27 AM IST
Chinese Navy protests after US naval destroyer enters South China Sea despite warnings
Chinese Navy on Tuesday had its first major face off with a US warship after it ignored Beijing's warning and sailed close to artificial islands China is building in the disputed South China Sea, prompting China to denounce the incident as a "threat" to its sovereignty.
Oct 27, 2015, 17:28 PM IST
