South China Sea
South China Sea Dispute: The Philippines Never Owned the Islands?
| Jenia Cane | | May 30, 2016 10:46 PM EDT |
Amid the on-going South China Sea dispute involving a number of countries, a recent report revealed that a certain proof that the Philippines never had jurisdiction over the islands has been found.
China and Bangladesh Pledge to Boost Cooperation, Military Exchange
| Kat De Guzman | | May 30, 2016 11:17 AM EDT |
China and Bangladesh reached an agreement on Sunday to deepen their cooperation and military exchange.
China to Develop Disputed Paracel Islands to Boost Tourism in South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | May 29, 2016 07:10 AM EDT |
Amid the escalation of tensions between China and other claimant countries in the disputed South China Sea, Beijing has announced that it will develop islands and reefs in the Paracel islands to boost tourism in the area.
G7 Leaders Issue Strong Statement on South China Sea, China Says it is 'Immensely Disappointed'
| Girish Shetti | | May 28, 2016 07:29 AM EDT |
On Friday, the last day of the G7 Summit, the participating leaders issued a strong statement on the dispute in the South and East China Seas. Although no country was specifically mentioned, the statement is apparently directed towards China.
World Leaders Defy China, Discuss South China Sea Dispute at G7 Summit
| Girish Shetti | | May 27, 2016 12:50 PM EDT |
In clear defiance of China's demands, G7 leaders on Thursday discussed the contentious issues of South China Sea and East China Sea, which has escalated tensions in Western Pacific region. The discussion was initiated by Japan, who rejected China's request that the maritime territorial disputes are not discussed at the G7 Summit.
Vanuatu, Lesotho, and Palestine Back China in South China Sea Dispute
| Kat De Guzman | | May 27, 2016 10:05 AM EDT |
The Vanuatu government has announced in a statement that it is backing China's stance regarding the maritime dispute in the South China Sea.
Beijing Denies Manila's Claim That it Revoked US-Brokered Deal on Scarborough Shoal
| Desiree Sison | | May 27, 2016 06:44 AM EDT |
China has denied the Philippines' claim that Beijing revoked a US-brokered agreement between the two countries regarding their respective stake in the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
China Defends Stand on South China Sea Dispute After Receiving Criticisms From International Community
| Kat De Guzman | | May 26, 2016 08:36 AM EDT |
China has defended its decision to construct civilian and military facilities on its islands in the South China Sea after coming under criticism from the United States, Britain and Japan.
British Prime Minister Urges China to Respect Ruling of Arbitration Court on South China Sea Dispute
| Desiree Sison | | May 26, 2016 07:14 AM EDT |
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday called on China to respect and abide by the judgment of the international arbitration tribunal in the case filed by the Philippines against Beijing in 2012 over the South China Sea dispute. The court is expected to be handed down a ruling in the coming weeks.
China Warns US Against Agitating South China Sea Claimants After Obama Lifts Arms Ban on Vietnam
| Desiree Sison | | May 25, 2016 07:15 AM EDT |
Following US President Barack Obama's announcement of the removal of the decades-old embargo on arms sales to Vietnam, Beijing on Tuesday warned Washington not to encourage other South China Sea claimants to antagonize China.
Obama’s Speech in Vietnam Calls for 'Peaceful Resolution' of South China Sea Dispute
| Girish Shetti | | May 24, 2016 04:01 PM EDT |
US President Barack Obama has called for a "peaceful resolution" of the South China Sea dispute on the second day of his historic Vietnam tour. The US leader landed in Vietnam on Monday to start an unprecedented three-day tour to the former enemy country.
China Makes Case Against Philippines in Canadian Newspaper Ad
| Aaron Case | | May 24, 2016 09:11 AM EDT |
With a ruling on the South China Sea dispute between the Philippines and China expected in the next few weeks, China pleaded its case against the Philippines by placing an advertisement in a Canadian newspaper.
President Obama Revokes U.S. Arms ban on Vietnam
| Girish Shetti | | May 23, 2016 09:30 AM EDT |
US President Barrack Obama has revoked the 41-year-old U.S. arms ban on Vietnam on Monday in an apparent move to enhance Hanoi's military defense against an increasingly assertive China. The American president made the historic announcement at a joint press conference in Hanoi alongside Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.
Newly-Elected Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Seeks to Mend Ties With China
| Desiree Sison | | May 17, 2016 06:35 AM EDT |
Newly-elected Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has extended an offer of friendship to China as he expressed willingness to start direct talks with Beijing to resolve their territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
Pentagon Report has 'Severely Damaged' Mutual Trust Between US and China: Beijing
| Desiree Sison | | May 16, 2016 06:34 AM EDT |
China is furious over the latest Pentagon report which focused on China's military activities in 2015, saying it was grossly inaccurate, highly distorted, and an attempt to exaggerate China's military activities in the disputed South China Sea.
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