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Carlos Castillo | Mar 14, 2016 09:19 AM EDT
China will establish an international maritime judicial center to protect its national sovereignty and maritime rights, the country's Supreme People's Court announced on Sunday. The announcement was made by China's Chief Justice Zhou Qiang in a report issued during the annual meeting of the Chinese parliament in Beijing. read more
Girish Shetti | Mar 14, 2016 01:22 AM EDT
China's Chief Justice Zhou Qiang announced on Sunday that the country will set up an 'international maritime judicial centre' to protect China's national sovereignty. read more
Desiree Sison | Mar 13, 2016 10:14 AM EDT
The Philippines on Saturday said it is preparing to file a diplomatic protest against China following the latter's announcement that it will soon launch civilian flights to and from the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea. read more
Girish Shetti | Mar 12, 2016 03:37 AM EST
China is set to commence civilian flight operations to and from the disputed South China Sea within a year, Chinese state media reported on Friday, as the government continues to expand its construction activities in the contested territory amid rising tensions. read more
Carlos Castillo | Mar 12, 2016 03:28 AM EST
China and Russia on Friday warned North Korea against furthering its nuclear ambitions, calling on Pyongyang to resume six-party talks over its nuclear weapons program and heed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution banning its ballistic missile tests. read more
Desiree Sison | Mar 11, 2016 06:05 AM EST
China has stepped in to urge all parties to remain calm and cease 'provocative actions' to prevent the escalation of tension in the Korean Peninsula after North Korea's fired short-range missiles on Thursday directed at South Korea. read more
Desiree Sison | Mar 11, 2016 08:08 AM EST
China has written letters to diplomats and the United Nations, reiterating Beijing opposition to a scheduled talk by the Dalai Lama in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday, due to his "separatist activities." read more
Alexis Villarias | Mar 10, 2016 03:53 PM EST
Premier Li Keqiang has urged Guangdong Province to continue its leading role in leading reformation in the country. He made the announcement during the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday, March 9. read more
Desiree Sison | Mar 10, 2016 06:07 AM EST
China and South Korea have intensified their efforts to enforce the sanctions against North Korea with the mainland recently barring a North Korean freighter from one of its ports and Seoul stepping up its crackdown on individuals and business entities believed to have contributed to Pyongyang's development of its nuclear programme. read more
Carlos Castillo | Mar 10, 2016 05:53 AM EST
The US plans to expand its rotation of bombers and refueling aircraft in Australia, the commander of the US Air Force in the Pacific said on Tuesday, as Washington seeks to enhance its presence in the region. read more
Desiree Sison | Mar 09, 2016 07:10 AM EST
Photographs released by the North Korean state media shows that the isolated state is using China-made trucks for a new mobile rocket artillery system, which was on display last week, underscoring the difficulty in implementing the UN-backed sanctions against Pyongyang. read more
Desiree Sison | Mar 09, 2016 06:48 AM EST
A top US General has urged other countries to exercise their right to fly over and sail in the disputed South China Sea, or stand to lose these rights in the region altogether. read more
Desiree Sison | Mar 08, 2016 10:40 AM EST
Beijing's top legislature sent out a clear and positive message during its annual session last Saturday saying the Chinese mainland is determined to develop its relations with Taiwan. read more
Desiree Sison | Mar 08, 2016 09:38 AM EST
China has accused US Pacific Command Commander Harry Harris of "China-bashing" and "making waves in the South China Sea" following his recent comments criticizing Beijing for deploying weaponry to the South China Sea. read more
Carlos Castillo | Mar 08, 2016 06:33 AM EST
China and Russia on Friday voiced strong opposition to the deployment of US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile batteries in South Korea, reiterating concerns that the US defense system's capabilities could pose a threat to the stability of the region. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
