South China Sea
China Seeks Explanation From U.S. Over Frigate Sale to Taiwan
| Girish Shetti | | Mar 11, 2016 12:45 PM EST |
China on Friday lodged a protest with U.S over its decision to approve the sale of two surplus U.S. Navy frigates to Taiwan for $190 million. The decision is subject to U.S. congressional approval. However, it comes amid rising tension between Beijing and Washington in the South China Sea.
China to Philippines: Don't Challenge Us!
| Marcel Woo | | Mar 10, 2016 07:03 AM EST |
China has issued a stern warning to the Philippines after the Southeast Asian country announced that it will lease Japanese planes to patrol the South China Sea.
US General Urges Other Nations to Exercise the Right to Fly and Sail in South China Sea Despite China's Protests
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 09, 2016 06:48 AM EST |
A top US General has urged other countries to exercise their right to fly over and sail in the disputed South China Sea, or stand to lose these rights in the region altogether.
US Defense Secretary Warns Beijing Against Militarizing South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 03, 2016 06:33 AM EST |
Following China's deployment of a missiles system to the disputed Woody Island in the South China Sea, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has warned Beijing against militarizing the region, saying that the latter will face 'specific consequences' should it continue its activities in the disputed island chain.
China Admits Sending Salvage Ships to Disputed Jackson Atoll to Tow Away Abandoned Foreign Vessel
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 03, 2016 06:17 AM EST |
China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei on Wednesday admitted that Beijing sent a 'salvage ships' to the disputed Jackson Atoll in the Spratly Group of Islands in the South China Sea to remove an abandoned 'foreign vessel' that ran aground on the shoal in 2015.
China Increases Military Budget to Cover Defense of Territories in East and South China Seas
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 02, 2016 04:52 AM EST |
China is set to increase its defense budget to cover massive layoffs, military reorganization, and various projects in defense of its territories in the East and South China Seas.
China 'Invades' Another Disputed Atoll in South China Sea: Filipino Media
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 02, 2016 04:37 AM EST |
China has allegedly taken over another disputed atoll in the South China Sea, preventing Filipino fishermen from making a living in the area they consider their traditional fishing grounds, according to Filipino media.
Beijing and Hanoi vow to Maintain Peace in Disputed South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 01, 2016 04:09 AM EST |
China and Vietnam have vowed to maintain peace in the South China Sea and resolve their disputes diplomatically.
ASEAN Seeks Dialogue With China on South China Sea Issue
| Desiree Sison | | Feb 28, 2016 07:06 AM EST |
Member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are seeking a dialogue with China to discuss their dispute over the South China Sea as 'serious concerns' mount over the growing tension in the region.
Beijing Lashes at Australia for Issuing Negative Comments Against China
| Desiree Sison | | Feb 26, 2016 06:51 AM EST |
Beijing has lashed out at Australia for issuing 'negative' remarks against China in relation to the South China Sea dispute in a defence White Paper.
China Says Arms Deployment in South China Sea is no Different From US Military Operations in Hawaii
| Desiree Sison | | Feb 23, 2016 07:01 AM EST |
China has repeated its stance on the South China Sea issue saying that its deployment of missiles in the region is no different from the US Pacific Command (PACOM) military operations in Honolulu, Hawaii.
US to Continue to Test Beijing Over Disputed South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Feb 22, 2016 06:47 AM EST |
China's recent comments accusing Washington of continuing to 'test' Beijing over disputed islands in the South China Sea did not sit well with US President Barack Obama, as he counter-accused the mainland of abusing its military might.
US and ASEAN Have 'Shared Vision' in Resolving Maritime Disputes Peacefully
| Desiree Sison | | Feb 16, 2016 09:17 AM EST |
United States President Barack Obama welcomed the leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to a summit on Monday in California aimed at enhancing trade relations and forming a common stand on the South China Sea issue.
China Issues Warning Over U.S. and India's Plan for Joint Naval Patrol in South China Sea
| Girish Shetti | | Feb 12, 2016 06:25 AM EST |
China on Thursday issued a cautious warning in response to a Reuters report that the U.S. and India are mulling a plan to conduct joint naval patrols in disputed South China Sea. Beijing has categorically stated that any interference from countries outside the region poses serious threat to the overall peace and stability.
US Intel Chief: China Will Continue Building Artificial Islands in Disputed South China Sea
| Girish Shetti | | Feb 10, 2016 08:17 AM EST |
U.S. intelligence Chief James Clapper categorically said to the U.S. senate on Tuesday that he expects China will continue building artificial islands to supports its claim in the disputed South China Sea. This is despite the assurances from the Chinese government that further land reclamation in the South China Sea has been halted.
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