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China Calls on Philipines to Resolve Maritime Disputes Through Proper Negotiations

Jul 04, 2016 03:42 PM EDT

While China and the Philippines remain divided over the South China Sea, Beijing has reacted strongly against Manila's attempts to seek a third party solution to the maritime dispute. Beijing has refused to accept the juisdiction of the Permanent Court of Arbritation in Hague, Netherlands over the case.

Vietnam Accuses China of Moving Oil Rig to Disputed Waters

Alexis Villarias |

Jan 20, 2016 02:22 PM EST

Vietnam has raised concerns after China allegedly moved an oil rig into disputed waters in the South China Sea. Vietnam has called on China to withdraw as it could result in a recurrence of the 2014 standoff between the two nations.

US Scholar Defends China's Moves in South China Sea

Mars Woo |

Dec 30, 2015 12:16 PM EST

While the government of the United States has been criticizing China's moves in the South China Sea, a US scholar defended China, saying the country's claims in the South China Sea actually make sense, the official Xinhua news agency has reported.

Japan Boosts Defense Budget, Cites Tensions In East China Sea

Christl Leong |

Aug 13, 2014 04:47 AM EDT

Japan has set aside US$48 billion for its yearly defense budget as it seeks to gain security against perceived threats ensuing from territorial disputes in the East China Sea, according to Tokyo's yearly white paper.

U.S. Willing To Wage War Over China’s Territorial Claims

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 11, 2014 03:27 AM EDT

Although the US does not want to “contain” China, it is willing to go to war to keep Beijing from ruling over the disputed Asian territories.

Pentagon To Develop New Tactics To Deter Chinese Moves In South China Sea

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 10, 2014 01:42 AM EDT

The Pentagon is planning to launch surveillance aircraft and more aggressive naval operations near the disputed areas of the South China Sea to slow down China's territorial advances.

U.S. Urged to Revisit Its China Policy Ahead of Pacific Naval Exercise

Staff Reporter |

Jul 07, 2014 11:07 PM EDT

As Chinese navy ships head to Hawaii this month for the Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercise, security experts suggest Washington should find new ways to keep China’s rise to power in check.

Chinese Patrol Ship Detains Vietnamese Fishermen For Territorial Breach

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 04, 2014 12:41 PM EDT

A Chinese patrol ship detained six Vietnamese fishermen in the South China Sea for territorial breach, potentially intensifying the existing tension between China and Vietnam.

Second Chinese Oil Rig Inches Closer to Vietnam After Bilateral Talks

Bianca Ortega |

Jun 20, 2014 09:57 AM EDT

Two days after China and Vietnam ended their bilateral talks aimed at resolving their territorial dispute, a second Chinese oil rig is now inching closer to Vietnam’s coast.