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Chinese vessel runs aground near Philippine-held Island, troops on alert
Updated : 9 months, 3 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.
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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.
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Vietnam protests actions by China, Philippines at Sandy Cay
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Vietnam expressed its objections to China and the Philippines regarding their conflicting activities at Sandy Cay in the disputed South China Sea, demonstrating the nation's growing assertiveness in regional maritime disputes.
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Philippines arrests Chinese man for using surveillance device near electio
Updated : 11 months ago IST
A Chinese individual has been arrested in the Philippines for using a surveillance device close to the offices of its election commission, just under two weeks ahead of the nation's midterm elections.
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Damai Lagoon Resort: The Tropical Jewel of Sarawak, Borneo
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Kuching [Malaysia], April 29: Nestled in Nature's Embrace: Set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Santubong and the shimmering South China Sea, Damai Lagoon Resort is a sanctuary where nature seamlessly meets luxury. Spanning over 25 acres of lush tropical landscape, the resort offers an
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EU refuses to lift sanctions on Chinese officials over ongoing Uyghur righ
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The European Union has refused to lift sanctions on Chinese officials over ongoing human rights abuses in Xinjiang, maintaining measures imposed in 2021 despite China's moves to ease counter-sanctions on EU lawmakers.
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China raises national flag on disputed reef near Philippine base, escalati
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Images released by Chinese state media depicted officers from the China Coast Guard unfolding the flag to effectively assert control over Sandy Cay reef, known as Tiexian Jiao in China, earlier this month.
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Philippines refute China claims of expelling Manila vessel from Scarboroug
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Chinese military spokesperson Senior Captain Zhao Zhiwei said in a statement that the actions by the Philippine side "severely violated China's sovereignty and contravened both Chinese law and relevant provisions of international law.
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Amid tariff war with US, China and Malaysia sign deals during Xi Jinping's
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Malaysian Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that a total of 31 MoUs (memoranda of understanding) were signed during Xi Jinping's visit, which he termed "among the most significant achievements" in Malaysia's history.
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China, Philippines accuse each other of reckless manoeuvres at Scarborough
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tensions flared again in the South China Sea as China and the Philippines exchanged accusations over dangerous manoeuvres near Scarborough Shoal. Manila also confronted a Chinese research vessel operating near Taiwan without permission.
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Philippines calls for adherence to South China Sea Arbitral Award at ASEAN
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
It found that China's claims to historic rights in maritime areas within its dashed line had no legal basis. It also found that China had violated the Philippines' sovereign rights under UNCLOS and that its vessels had unlawfully created risks of collision and danger.
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Australia donates drones to strengthen Philippines maritime security amid
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Australia's contribution of 20 advanced drones to the Philippines underscored Manila's urgent requirement to improve its maritime domain awareness, following a tense incident in the South China Sea just days earlier, where Philippine and Chinese coast guard ships came close to a collision, a
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