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Carlos Castillo | Feb 19, 2016 04:40 AM EST
The United States and the European Union (EU) on Thursday challenged Beijing's position that the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has no jurisdiction over a case filed by the Philippines against China's claims in the South China Sea. read more
Carlos Castillo | Feb 18, 2016 07:59 AM EST
The technology gap between US and Chinese jet fighters is being narrowed, although the training and experience of US pilots still allows them an "unbelievably huge" advantage over their Chinese counterparts, a top US air force official has said. read more
Carlos Castillo | Feb 18, 2016 06:48 AM EST
The White House made public on Wednesday a measure of its intelligence on China's activities in the South China Sea, suggesting that China is speeding up construction of military facilities in contested territories of the busy waterway. read more
Desiree Sison | Feb 17, 2016 06:45 AM EST
Chinese media has shrugged off the recently-concluded two-day US-ASEAN summit held in Sunnydales, California, saying nothing significant in terms of striking geopolitical decisions was reached after the talks. read more
Carlos Castillo | Feb 17, 2016 06:24 AM EST
Taiwanese defense officials on Tuesday confirmed the presence of advanced surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea under the control of China. read more
Desiree Sison | Feb 16, 2016 09:34 AM EST
Bilateral relations between China and South Korea are on the brink of collapsing as Seoul has started leaning on the the United States for support to protect itself from Pyongyang's unrestrained belligerent actions, specifically its recent missile test and rocket launch. read more
Carlos Castillo | Feb 16, 2016 08:49 AM EST
The Chinese government has called on the United States and North Korea to resolve their issues through direct talks as tension in the region continues to mount in the wake of Pyongyang's rocket launch earlier this month. read more
Carlos Castillo | Feb 16, 2016 06:16 AM EST
The US Navy on Monday called on Beijing to clarify its intentions in the South China Sea, expressing concern that China's use of coast guard vessels to assert its claims in the disputed waters could lead to unwanted hostilities. read more
Desiree Sison | Feb 15, 2016 09:17 AM EST
A senior Chinese diplomat, tired of the United States' passing the buck on North Korea's issues to Beijing, has called on President Barack Obama to take his share of responsibility and not leave it all to China. read more
Carlos Castillo | Feb 14, 2016 07:49 AM EST
The US-initiated meeting with Southeast Asian leaders, which kicks off Monday in California's Sunnylands resort, is likely to shine a harsh spotlight on China, experts have said. read more
Carlos Castillo | Feb 14, 2016 06:57 AM EST
The ruling of the international Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the case filed by the Philippines regarding China's territorial claims in the South China Sea will test Beijing's commitment to the rule of law, according to a high-ranking Washington official. read more
Carlos Castillo | Feb 13, 2016 05:56 AM EST
Beijing on Friday lashed back at the UK government for impugning China's stand on Hong Kong's autonomy in a report issued Thursday to British Parliament. read more
Desiree Sison | Feb 12, 2016 07:36 AM EST
US President Barack Obama on Thursday urged China and Taiwan to explore talks and dialogues amid concern from Washington that the recent election of a pro-independence leader in Taiwan could heighten tensions between the two sides. read more
Carlos Castillo | Feb 12, 2016 06:08 AM EST
The US Navy on Wednesday defended US freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea, saying the US wants to expand its joint naval exercises with allies in the Asia Pacific as these contribute to regional stability. 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
