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Beijing asserts right to develop South China Sea: Report
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Hong Kong, March 26 (ANI): China in a fresh assertion reiterated that Beijing "has right to develop South China Sea (SCS) Islands as it deems fit" contrary to what it said earlier that it would not transform the artificial islands in the contested waters of SCS to a military base.
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Rapid deployment of Chinese maritime vessels changed peacetime balance of
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 10 (ANI): The numbers and rapid deployment of Chinese maritime vessels have "radically changed the peacetime balance of forces in the South China Sea".
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China assures ASEAN countries of co-operation
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 22 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping assured leaders of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) of mutual co-operation on the sidelines of the China-ASEAN Summit held virtually.
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Amid China's threat in South China Sea, Taiwan deploys submarine near Spra
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], November 14 (ANI): Amid China's increased military threats in the South China Sea, Taiwan has reportedly deployed one of its two most advanced submarines in naval drills near the Spratly Islands in the sea.
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Chinese activities in Paracel Islands 'illegal', says Vietnam
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 9 (ANI): As China plans to deploy one of its "largest-ever" oceanographic research and training vessels in Paracel Islands, Vietnam said that all the activities in the islands without the country's permission are "illegal".
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China reclaiming land to extend Spratly Islands reef in South China Sea, s
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 25 (ANI): China has extended another Spratly Islands reef in the disputed South China Sea, satellite images have showed.
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Vietnam builds up defences against China in Spratly Islands
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], February 24 (ANI): Amid the growing activities in the South China Sea region by Beijing, Vietnam has been building up its defences in the Spratly Islands for the past two years "to ensure it can strike Chinese facilities".
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China doesn't honour its words or commitments: Ortagus
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): As opposed to China's earlier claims that it does not "intend to pursue militarisation" of the Spratly Islands, Beijing has deployed anti-ship cruise missiles, expanded military radar and signal intelligence capabilities, said the US State Department on S
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Philippines strongly protests China's recent move in South China Sea
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], May 01 (ANI): The Philippines on Thursday "strongly" protested against the recent moves by China in the disputed South China Sea, calling it a violation of its sovereignty.
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US warships sail near disputed Spratly Islands in South China Sea
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 6 (ANI): Two US warships on Monday were spotted sailing near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, in a move that could anger Beijing amid the ongoing trade war between world's two biggest economies.
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USA sails warships in South China Sea
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 12 (ANI): The United States sailed two of its warships, USS Spruance and USS Preble, close to the disputed Spratly Islands on Monday.
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Pence berates China for trade, military tactics, election sabotage
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D. C. [USA] Oct 05 (ANI): United States Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday launched a scathing attack on China, accusing them of using "predatory" economic practices and military aggression against the US and trying to cripple President Donald Trump's chances of winning re-elec
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