Search For "south china sea"
Fighter jet deal with U.S. allies signals regional resistance to China's S
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Malaysia has received U.S. approval to buy 33 F/A-18 Hornet jets from Kuwait, boosting its air defense amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. The move signals quiet U.S. support as Malaysia faces repeated Chinese incursions near its waters and oil rigs.
Read More
China's 'Peace' symposium fails to address its aggressive actions in South
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Xinhua reported that the symposium gathered over 150 experts and scholars from more than 10 countries, including China, the Philippines, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, under the auspices of the National Institute for South China Sea Studies and the Huayang Center for Maritime Coo
Read More
China's expansive South China sea claims fuel regional instability, trade
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the ASEAN-China meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan warned that rising geopolitical tensions, particularly between China and the United States, posed serious risks to regional security and the global economy. "We must therefore ensure that geopoliti
Read More
South China Sea of "great concern" to Quad; ensuring it stays calm and fre
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that discussions were held on the South China Sea during the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington, as it is an "issue of great concern" for all the member nations.
Read More
Remain concerned about situation in East China Sea, South China Sea: Quad
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The four leaders reiterated their strong opposition to any unilateral actions that attempt to change the status quo by force or coercion.
Read More
Taiwan warns against China's provocations, promotes UNCLOS compliance in S
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) yesterday called for dialogue and restraint in resolving disputes in the South China Sea following the Philippines' official endorsement of new names for over 130 features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), part of the Spratly Islands (Nansha Isla
Read More
Taiwan Coast Guard drives out Chinese vessel from Dongsha Marine Park in 1
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The China Coast Guard ship 3302 had entered waters to the west-northwest of Dongsha Island, but left at 6:10 am on Sunday after the CGA dispatched the 1,853-tonne cutter Hsun Hu No. 7 and the 5,919-tonne Yunlin to shadow the ship and issue warnings, according to the CGA's statement.
Read More
China's military threats prompt US Pacific Fleet to reinforce deterrence i
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Admiral Stephen Koehler, the commander of the US Pacific Fleet, stated on Tuesday that the fleet's goal of deterring aggression in the South China Sea includes Taiwan, Taipei Times reported.
Read More
Chinese military patrols South China Sea amidst Philippines-Japan joint dr
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Sunday that Filipino military units and their counterparts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted the second bilateral maritime cooperative exercise in the West Philippine Sea over the weekend.
Read More
China expresses paranoia over perceived "threats"
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On June 4, 2025, Hong Kong authorities arrested citizens, including a 15-year-old, for peaceful acts marking the Tiananmen anniversary. The Chinese Communist Party continues to suppress free speech, rewrite history, and use propaganda to control narratives on issues like Taiwan, press freedo
Read More
Chinese vessel runs aground near Philippine-held Island, troops on alert
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A Chinese ship ran aground near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea due to bad weather. Filipino troops responded but the ship was later freed. Tensions remain high as such incidents happen amid ongoing maritime disputes between China and the Philippines.
Read More
China ramps up military pressure on Taiwan with 70 warships, 75 jets in ma
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China deployed around 70 warships and fighter jets near Taiwan in May, increasing military pressure. Taiwan's defence ministry reported 75 Chinese aircraft conducted combat patrols. These moves signal China's efforts to control the island chain and show a continuing threat of invasion.
Read More