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China Angry Over U.S. 'Freedom of Navigation' Operations in South China Sea

Apr 27, 2016 06:47 AM EDT

China slammed a Pentagon report on Tuesday that said the United States military conducted freedom of navigation operations against 13 countries last year including China.

China Steps Up Construction of Military Facilities in Disputed Shoal in South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Apr 25, 2016 08:08 AM EDT

China will start reclamation work at one of the contested islands in South China Sea later this year which will include the construction of an outpost and an airstrip to enable its air assets to extend their reach over the international waterway, Chinese maritime experts said.

Japan Criticizes China's Maritime Expansion.

Japan Says World is ‘Greatly Worried’ Over China's Maritime Expansion

Girish Shetti |

Apr 25, 2016 07:59 AM EDT

Ahead of his state visit to Beijing, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday criticized China over its military and maritime expansion in East and South China Sea, saying that world is "greatly worried" over its provocative actions in disputed maritime territories.

Chinese Company to Build Nuclear Power Plants in South China Sea

Som Patidar |

Apr 23, 2016 07:19 AM EDT

A state-owned Chinese company is moving ahead with plans to build multiple floating nuclear power plants that can provide stable electricity to offshore projects.

President Xi Jinping is New Commander-in-Chief of the Military

Desiree Sison |

Apr 22, 2016 01:03 PM EDT

In a show of direct control of its armed forces, Chinese President Xi Jinping assumed the new role as commander-in-chief of the military.

China Holds Military Parade To Commemorate End Of World War II In Asia

Chinese President Xi Jinping Now China’s Military Commander in Chief

Julio Cachila |

Apr 21, 2016 01:36 PM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping has added a new role to his list of responsibilities as head of the country – he has also taken the role of commander in chief of the Chinese military.

Beijing Calls on Moscow for Support in Case Filed by the Philippines Over South China Sea Claim

Beijing Calls on Moscow for Support in Case Filed by Philippines Over South China Sea Dispute

Desiree Sison |

Apr 20, 2016 06:34 AM EDT

Beijing is seeking Moscow's support in opposing an international court case filed by the Philippines regarding its claim in the disputed South China Sea.

US Slams China for Landing Military Aircraft on Disputed Island

Desiree Sison |

Apr 19, 2016 07:25 AM EDT

The United States slammed China on Monday after the latter landed a military jet at a newly-built airstrip on the disputed Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea.

Chinese Media Warns New Zealand Prime Minister Over South China Sea Issue

Girish Shetti |

Apr 18, 2016 08:25 AM EDT

Chinese media has sent a stern warning to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to not raise South China Sea issues during his two-day visit to China, adding that the move will jeopardize trade ties between the two countries.

China Conducts Military Drills in the South China Sea

China Conducts Military Drills in the Disputed South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Apr 18, 2016 05:45 AM EDT

China has conducted military drills in the disputed South China Sea simulating actual combat against potential enemies.

US Invites China to Largest Multinational Naval Exercise in the Pacific

Desiree Sison |

Apr 16, 2016 06:33 AM EDT

Despite repeated calls of US congressmen to disinvite China from the upcoming US-led multinational naval exercise in the Pacific, US defense secretary Ashton Carter said Beijing will attend the international event.

US Defense Secretary Ash Carter to Visit U.S. Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea

Girish Shetti |

Apr 15, 2016 11:46 AM EDT

In a move that is bond to infuriate China further, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Friday that he will visit a U.S. aircraft carrier stationed in the disputed South China Sea.

China Says US-Philippine Military Alliance Reflects 'Cold War Mentality'

Desiree Sison |

Apr 15, 2016 07:11 AM EDT

China's defense ministry said joint patrols by the US and Philippine forces in the South China Sea as well as plans of strengthening military ties between the two countries reflect a "cold war mentality" and further raises tension in the disputed waters.

United States Announces Ramped-up Military Presence in Philippines

S Satapathy |

Apr 14, 2016 07:35 AM EDT

United States' Defence Secretary Ash Carter has revealed that the US will station close to 300 military troops, including Air Force commandos with combat aircrafts and helicopters, in the Philippines by the end of this month.

China Deploys 16 Fighter Jets to Disputed South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Apr 14, 2016 07:09 AM EDT

China has deployed 16 fighter jets to the disputed Woody Island in the South China Sea which Beijing claims as part of its territory, US defense authorities said on Wednesday.

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