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US sheds light on alarming modernisation of PLA
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
China's investment in its armed forces constitutes the single largest military build-up since the end of World War II. The question is, why?
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China paradoxically breaks laws to "uphold" its law in South China Sea
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
China's twisting of the truth is becoming increasingly bizarre as it attempts to drive the Philippines out of its own exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea.
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US commits to modernise Philippine military amid China's moves against Fil
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder said, "What I would say is the Philippines remains the lead for its own operations in the South China Sea, and we continue to provide significant advisory support in addition to our efforts to help modernise the Philippine military."
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Philippines, Vietnam hold first joint drills amid escalating tensions in S
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The exercise on Friday is the first such joint activity between the coast guards of the two countries amid ongoing territorial disputes with each other and, more significantly with China, which claims almost the entire South China Sea as its own.
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China holds military drills in S. China Sea amidst manoeuvres by US, allie
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
China carried out air and sea combat patrols near Scarborough Shoal - to test "strike capabilities" on the same day that the US, Australia, Canada and Philippines conducted military manoeuvres within Manila's exclusive economic zone.
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US, Japan, S Korea ink "first of its kind in 15 years" security cooperatio
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Apparently with China's assertiveness in the East and South China seas in mind, the three countries also reaffirmed that they "strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the waters of the Indo-Pacific."
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India emphasises respect for rules-based order, peaceful dispute resolutio
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Regarding Chinese aggressiveness in the South China Sea, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India has clarified its position several times as to how it looks at this situation and emphasised the importance of international law, respect for a rules-based order and peaceful resoluti
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Philippines says Chinese coast guards 'acting like pirates' in South China
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Philippines, General Romeo Brawner called upon China over repeated confrontations between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.
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China announces 'large-scale' military drills around island days after Lai
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Days after Taiwan's Lai Ching Te was sworn in island's President, China launched two-day-long military drills surrounding the nation in what it called "punishment" for so-called "separatist acts," reported CNN.
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China plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea, analyst
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The US military warned that China is moving forward with developing floating nuclear reactors in the South China Sea to hold up its claim to the disputed maritime territory, on which, the analysts stressed that the development would pose risks to the environment, reported Voice of America (V
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INS Delhi, Shakti, Kiltan conclude four-day visit to Singapore
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan concluded their four-day visit to Singapore from May 6 to 9. The visit was aimed at undertaking bilateral engagements, discussing areas of mutual interest and cooperation, and reaffirming the commitment to enhance maritime security and stability in
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China aims to have capability to invade Taiwan by 2027: US top official
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Speaking to Nikkei Asia, Admiral Aquilino noted that the timeline is based on Chinese President Xi Jinping asking "his military to be prepared if tasked to execute in 2027."
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