Carlos Castillo
Taiwan Confirms Presence of Chinese Missiles in Disputed South China Sea Island
| 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.
Obama: 'Stop Land Reclamation, Construction and Militarization in South China Sea'
| Carlos Castillo | | Feb 17, 2016 06:15 AM EST |
US President Barrack Obama on Tuesday called for an end to land reclamation, new construction and all other activities contributing to the militarization of the South China Sea even as reports spread that China has deployed surface-to-air missile systems in the contested waters.
China Calls for Direct Talks Between US, North Korea
| 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.
Japan to Welcome Hi-tech US Stealth Warships Amid Tensions with China, North Korea
| Carlos Castillo | | Feb 16, 2016 06:25 AM EST |
The US Navy will modify power facilities on a pier at Japan's Sasebo naval base to allow its Zumwalt-class stealth destroyers to berth there, according to reports.
US Navy Warns China Against Use of Coast Guard, Jet Fighters in Disputed Waters
| 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.
No Basis for Yuan Depreciation, Speculators Caused Currency to Decline: PBOC
| Carlos Castillo | | Feb 15, 2016 07:07 AM EST |
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Zhou Xiaochuan has broken his long silence amid vigorous efforts to restore stability to the country's economy and currency, saying there is no basis for continued yuan depreciation.
US-ASEAN Summit: As China Builds Islands, US Builds Alliances - Experts
| 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.
US: 'Intl Tribunal Ruling on South China Sea Case Will Test China's Commitment to Rule of law'
| 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.
China Slams UK, Re-Affirms Hong Kong's Autonomy
| 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.
US Rallies ASEAN, Plans to Expand Naval Drills in South China Sea
| 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.
US Senate OK's North Korea Sanctions Bill; Republicans Blast Obama, China for Failure to Act
| Carlos Castillo | | Feb 11, 2016 07:47 AM EST |
The US Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation that would impose hard-hitting sanctions on Kim Jong Un's government for its recent series of provocative actions.
China's Rising Military Strength Drives up Defense Spending in Asia and US: Experts
| Carlos Castillo | | Feb 11, 2016 05:33 AM EST |
Fears over China's growing military strength -- along with the country's creeping seizure of contested territories in the South China Sea -- is driving an increase in military spending in Asia and the United States.
US, India Mull Joint Patrols in South China Sea
| Carlos Castillo | | Feb 10, 2016 05:00 AM EST |
The United States and India are considering cooperative naval operations. According to US defense official, the operations may include joint patrols in disputed waters in the South China Sea, a move that is likely to antagonize China.
EU to Vote on China's WTO Trade Status Amid Growing Protests
| Carlos Castillo | | Feb 10, 2016 04:43 AM EST |
Amid extraordinary moves to force more stringent anti-dumping duties on imported Chinese steel, the European Union (EU) is girding for what many predict to be heated rounds of debate in the coming months as the organization is set to vote on whether or not to grant China the status of a market economy in the World Trade Organization (WTO) before the year is out.
Talks to Deploy US Missile Defense System in South Korea may Force China to Compromise on Sanctions Against Pyongyang: Experts
| Carlos Castillo | | Feb 09, 2016 06:05 AM EST |
North Korea's defiant launch of a space rocket last Sunday has dramatically altered the security situation in East Asia, according to experts, and could force China to veer toward a compromise on the US-proposed sanctions against its impoverished traditional ally.
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