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China's newest aircraft carrier sets out for its first sea trials
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
China's new aircraft carrier, the Fujian sets out from Shanghai on Wednesday for its first sea trials. It is the most advanced, and largest aircraft carrier in China, according to CNN.
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Philippines denies any deal with China on Ayungin Shoal in South China Sea
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Philippines Department of National Defence (DND) has completely rejected China's claims of having any internal agreement on the Ayungin Shoal, Philippine News Agency quoted Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr as saying.
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Discussed China's "dangerous actions" in South China Sea: Antony Blinken
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he discussed China's "dangerous actions" in the South China Sea.
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China aims to have capability to invade Taiwan by 2027: US top official
Updated : 2 years, 2 months 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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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit China next week
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Blinken will meet with Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, including the crisis in the Middle East, Russia's war against Ukraine, cross-strait issues, and the South China Sea.
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Chinese military drone spotted flying close to the Philippines ahead of Br
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone of the Chinese People's Liberation Army was spotted flying in close proximity to the Philippines, ahead of preparations by the Southeast Asian country to receive the delivery of Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, The Eurasian Times reported.
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"I congratulate all the countrymen...," PM Modi after India delivered Brah
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated countrymen after India delivered the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of the USD 375 million deal between the two sides signed in 2022.
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Philippines warns China of undermining regional peace in South China Sea,
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Following the strong opposition from China over the recently held trilateral summit between Japan, US and the Philippines, Manila warned China for the excessive maritime claims and aggressive behaviour, including its militarization of reclaimed features, that are undermining regional peac
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US, China keenly await outcome of Solomon Islands polls
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
As voters cast their ballots for parliamentary elections on Wednesday, the first since the incumbent Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a 'security pact' with China in 2022, the United States and China are keeping a close watch.
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US Defence Secretary holds talks with Chinese counterpart, first since 202
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In the meeting held via videoconference on Tuesday, Austin stressed the importance of keeping military-to-military communication lines between the US and China open, it said.
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US top diplomat for East Asia to visit China amid tensions in South China
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
US Assistant State Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink is set to begin his visit to China today (Sunday) to meet Chinese officials as part of ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication between the two countries.
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President Marcos Jr treads fine line with China as Philippines deepens tie
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid growing tensions in the South China Sea between Beijing and Manila, the presidents of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines have formed an unprecedented level of collaboration to counter China, reported Al Jazeera.
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