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China's advanced fighter aircraft J-20 patrols East and South China Seas
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 15 (ANI): In a move that can escalate tensions in disputed seas, China has begun sending its most advanced fighter aircraft, the J-20, to patrol the East and South China Seas.
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China's security deal with Solomon Islands poses threat to Indo-Pacific se
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 15 (ANI): Australia and New Zealand raised their concerns regarding the security deal between the Solomon Islands and China as it will allow the People's Liberation Army presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar) [India], April 10 (ANI): An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter Scale hit near Campbell Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday afternoon.
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Beijing's military bases on 3 islands in South China Sea threaten littoral
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 10 (ANI): China has set up three military bases on islands in the South China Sea, equipping them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming gadgets while deploying fighter jets there, threatening nearby nations.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar) [India], April 10 (ANI): An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter Scale, hit Campbell Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday morning, said the National Center for Seismology.
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Vietnam asserts itself against Chinese dominance in South China Sea
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Hanoi [Vietnam], April 6 (ANI): In a bold move, the Vietnam government has started asserting itself against the Chinese dominance in the South China Sea.
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Solomon's wisdom needed as China envelops a pacific nation
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong , April 6 (ANI): Solomon Islands is forging ahead, despite opposition at home and among neighbors, with a security cooperation agreement with China promising far greater cooperation, and potentially paving the way for China to deploy military assets in the Pacific nation.
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Solomon Islands says won't allow China to build military base
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Honiara [Solomon Islands], April 2 (ANI): The Solomon Islands clarified on Friday that it won't allow any foriegn country to build military bases in the country following the speculations that were raised after the signing of security cooperation with China.
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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake registered near Southern Kuril Islands
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], April 1 (ANI/Sputnik): A 5.3 magnitude earthquake was registered on Friday near Russia's Southern Kuril Islands, the regional branch of the Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences (GS RAS) told Sputnik.
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New Zealand concerned over Solomon Islands-China security deal
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], March 29 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed concern about the possible militarization of the Pacific after the Solomon Islands government signed a security partnership with China.
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China sings MoU on security cooperation with Solomon Islands
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 29 (ANI): China has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solomon Islands on "security cooperation" which allow Beijing to send law enforcement forces to the Islands.
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South-East Asian nations oppose China's increased military activities in S
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 28 (ANI): The violations of international law, as well as foreign interference in the disputed waters of the South China Sea by China, has led many South-East Asian nations to oppose Beijing's military activities in the area.
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