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President Duterte: No War With China Over South China Sea Conflict
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 21, 2016 09:04 AM EDT |
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte has said that going to war with China over disputed territories in the South China Sea would be the "most stupid thing" for Manila to do given that Beijing is one of the world's military superpowers.
US, China to Hold 'in-Depth' Meetings at 11th G20 Summit in Hangzhou
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 19, 2016 10:08 AM EDT |
US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold "in-depth" meetings during the upcoming G20 summit in the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province next month.
President Duterte Vows not to Discuss South China Sea Conflict With China Before ASEAN
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 18, 2016 07:58 AM EDT |
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday that he has chosen to directly talk to China about their territorial issue over the South China Sea instead of bringing up the dispute before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Chinese Medical Contingent to Perform 1,000 Free Cataract Operations in Sudan
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 17, 2016 09:27 AM EDT |
A team of Chinese ophthalmologists will perform 1,000 free cataract operations on Sudanese patients in Khartoum as part of a medical cooperation between the two nations.
Japan Urges its Citizens in China to be Careful as Tensions Rise Between the Two Nations
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 14, 2016 08:39 AM EDT |
Japan issued a travel advisory on Friday, urging its citizens in China (including those planning to travel to the mainland) to be careful and to pay extra attention to their safety in the wake of upcoming divisive anniversaries as well as the increasing tension between Tokyo and Beijing over territorial disputes in the East China Sea.
China and Philippines Push for Joint Fishing Rights in Scarborough Shoal During South China Sea Talks
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 13, 2016 06:59 AM EDT |
Joint fishing rights for Beijing and Manila in the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea could help deescalate the rising tensions between the two nations brought about by the maritime territorial dispute, according to a Chinese government official after talks with former Philippine President Fidel Ramos, Manila's special envoy for the South China Sea negotiations in Hong Kong.
Australia Blocks China From Majority Stake Ownership in Power Grid due to National Security Concerns
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 12, 2016 07:47 AM EDT |
Citing national security concerns, the Australian government has moved to block two Chinese companies' bid to become controlling stakeholders in Ausgrid, Canberra's largest electricity distribution network.
US Ready to Defend Japan Against China in East China Sea Row
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 11, 2016 07:22 AM EDT |
The United States is ready to defend its ally, Japan, against any military threat that may erupt in Tokyo's controlled islands, the Senkaku, in the East China Sea, as stipulated in a security treaty signed by both countries.
China has Made Destabilizing Moves in the South China Sea Since Tribunal Ruling: US Admiral
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 10, 2016 08:46 AM EDT |
China has made provocative actions and destabilizing moves in the South China Sea since a Hague-based arbitral court ruling was handed down in July, rejecting Beijing's massive claims to the disputed international waterway, according to Admiral Scott Swift, US Pacific Fleet Commander.
Images Show China Building 'Reinforced Hangars' for Fighter Jets in Spratlys -- Research Agency
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 09, 2016 07:56 AM EDT |
An international think tank said on Monday that contrary to Chinese President Xi Jinping's statement that Beijing would not militarize the disputed Spratlys Islands in the South China Sea, recent satellite images show that China has built "reinforced hangars" on several islets capable of housing fighter jets of the People's Liberation Army air force.
Seoul Hits Back at Beijing Over Criticisms About THAAD Deployment
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 08, 2016 08:31 AM EDT |
The South Korean government has slammed China's criticisms of its decision to host the US' Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ( THAAD) anti-missile unit, challenging Beijing to instead adopt a pro-active role in dealing with Pyongyang's nuclear missile tests in the peninsula.
Beijing Conducts Air Combat Patrols Over Disputed Islands in the South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 07, 2016 07:22 AM EDT |
China's air force spokesperson said on Saturday that the military had conducted combat air patrols over two disputed islands in the South China Sea to enhance its fighting capability in safeguarding its maritime rights and interests in the disputed sea.
China Opens new Fish Port Near Disputed Spratly Islands to Expand Reach in South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 06, 2016 08:15 AM EDT |
In a bid to help expand its reach in the South China Sea, Beijing has opened a new fishing port near the disputed Spratly Islands.
Chinese Defense Minister Calls on Military, Citizenry to Prepare for War in the South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 04, 2016 08:40 AM EDT |
Chinese defense minister Chang Wanquan has called on the armed forces and the citizenry to be ready to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the wake of increasing tension in the South China Sea region.
Foreign Fishermen to Face 1 Year in Jail Term if Caught Illegally Fishing in Chinese Waters
| Desiree Sison | | Aug 03, 2016 08:28 AM EDT |
Following the recent ruling of the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) denying China's claims to disputed territories in the South China Sea, a top Beijing court announced on Tuesday that foreign fishermen could face up to one year in jail if they are caught illegally fishing in China's waters.
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