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Sea Dispute between China and Vietnam Felt in California’s Little Saigon District

Dec 21, 2014 05:58 AM EST

A few years ago, products with "Made-in-China" labels were avoided in foreign countries where these cheap items were exported after lead poisoning scandals led to recalls of a lot of consumer products.

Vietnam Files Legal Challenge to China’s South China Sea Claims

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 13, 2014 07:03 AM EST

There are now two nations that have elevated to the Permanent Council of Arbitration (PCA) China's claim that it owns some islands on the South China Sea. Vietnam submitted on Thursday to the arbitral tribunal in The Hague a submission, while it also thumbed down China's position paper.

Farmers arrange chillies, rice and beans to form the Chinese national flag in preparation for the 65th anniversary marking the founding of the People's Republic of China in Jiangxi province.

Vietnam, China Promote Mutual Cooperation, Invaluable Relations

Christl Leong |

Sep 30, 2014 07:03 AM EDT

Vietnam-China relations are an invaluable asset beneficial to both countries. The present and future generations must work hard to develop and nurture this relationship, a Vietnamese official said on Monday.

China Denies Looting Vietnam's Fishing Boats, Beating Fishermen

Christl Leong |

Sep 11, 2014 05:45 AM EDT

China on Wednesday rejected claims its authorities rammed and looted Vietnamese fishing vessels in the disputed South China Sea and beat its crew, describing the allegations as groundless and being "far from truth."

Vietnam Boosts Defense Against China In Disputed Seas

Christl Leong |

Sep 08, 2014 04:16 AM EDT

Vietnam is boosting its naval defense capabilities in the South China Sea as it expects to receive four more Kilo-class submarines from Russia by 2016, a move that experts believe could make China rethink its stance in goading its smaller neighbor in the region.

China Doles Out Controversial Maps To Military

Christl Leong |

Jul 20, 2014 04:09 AM EDT

China is reportedly distributing millions of maps to its military, the latest upgrade in 30 years.

China Warns U.S. To Stay Out Of South China Sea Dispute

Christl Leong |

Jul 16, 2014 10:19 PM EDT

China warned the United States on Tuesday to stop interfering in the disputes over the South China Sea and allow the concerned nations to resolve the dispute on their own, after Washington had urged for a freeze on aggravating tensions in the region.

Chinese Diplomat Meets With High Ranking Vietnamese Officials To Discuss Oil Rig

Christl Leong |

Jun 18, 2014 11:53 AM EDT

A top Chinese official is scheduled to meet with high ranking Vietnamese officials on Wednesday, the first high-level meeting between the two nations since Beijing's deployment of an oil drilling rig in disputed territories.

China Takes Maritime Conflict with Vietnam to the U.N.

Christl Leong |

Jun 10, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

China sent documents to the United Nations on Monday accusing Vietnam of illegal acts against China's sovereignty and violating international laws on the current maritime dispute over the Paracel Islands.

China Calls Vietnam-Philippines Gathering a “Clumsy Farce”

Christl Leong |

Jun 09, 2014 09:04 AM EDT

China expressed its disapproval on Monday over Vietnam and Philippines' sports fest held on the disputed Spratly islands by calling it a "clumsy farce".