South China Sea

Vietnam, China Embroiled In South China Sea Standoff

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Vietnamese and Chinese ships have been embroiled in a weeks-long standoff near an offshore oil block in disputed waters of the South China Sea, which fall within Vietnam's exclusive economic zone, two Washington-based think-tanks said on Wednesday.

Pentagon Says Chinese Missile Launch In South China Sea "Disturbing"

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 3, 2019

The Pentagon said on Tuesday a recent Chinese missile launch in the disputed South China Sea was "disturbing" and contrary to Chinese pledges that it would not militarize the disputed waterway.

ASEAN Leaders Expected To Discuss Rohingya Crisis, South China Sea

World News | Reuters | Sunday June 23, 2019

Southeast Asian leaders met on Sunday for a second day of a summit in Bangkok, where they were expected to discuss pressing regional issues including the plight of Myanmar's fleeing Rohingyas and the South China Sea dispute.

"War With US Will Bring Disaster To World", Says China's Defence Minister

World News | Reuters | Sunday June 2, 2019

China's Defence Minister Wei Fenghe said on Sunday that a war with the United States would be a disaster for the world while issuing a warning to Washington not to meddle in security disputes over Taiwan and the South China Sea.

Won't Tiptoe Around China With Asia Stability At Threat: US Defence Chief

World News | Reuters | Saturday June 1, 2019

The United States will no longer "tiptoe" around Chinese behaviour in Asia, with stability in the region at threat on issues ranging from the South China Sea to Taiwan, acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Saturday.

Australia Pilots Hit By Lasers During South China Sea Flights: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 29, 2019

Australian navy pilots were hit by lasers during flights in the hotly contested South China Sea, the national broadcaster reported Wednesday, with informal Chinese militia vessels believed to be behind the attacks.

US Warship Sails In Disputed South China Sea Amid Trade Tensions

World News | Reuters | Monday May 20, 2019

The U.S. military said one of its warships sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal claimed by China in the South China Sea on Sunday, a move likely to anger Beijing at a time of tense ties between the world's two biggest economies.

India, Singapore Take Part In Naval Drill In South China Sea

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 19, 2019

The Indian Navy conducted military exercised in the South China Sea with its Singapore counterpart today. Navy's two ships-Kolkata and Shakti took part in the bilateral naval exercise with Singapore, along with long range maritime patrol aircraft Poseidon-8I.

US Says Banding Together With Like-Minded Nations Like India

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 12, 2019

The US is "banding together" with nations like India, Australia, Japan and South Korea to ensure that the sovereignty of Indo-Pacific nations is protected and that they are not subjected to any coercion, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.

India Joins Naval Exercises By US, Philippines, Japan In South China Sea

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2019

Indian Navy on Thursday participated with the navies of the US, the Philippines and Japan in their first joint naval exercise in the disputed South China Sea, where China is flexing its muscle.

Four Countries Challenge Beijing To Naval Drills In The South China Sea

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 9, 2019

In fresh show of naval force in the contested South China Sea, a US guided missile destroyer conducted drills with a Japanese aircraft carrier, two Indian naval ships and a Philippine patrol vessel in the waterway claimed by China, the US Navy said on Thursday.

Two US Warships Sail In Disputed South China Sea

World News | Reuters | Monday May 6, 2019

The US military said two of its warships sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Monday, a move that could anger Beijing at a time of tense relations between the world's two biggest economies.

China To Show New Warships Flexing Military Muscle On Navy Anniversary

World News | Reuters | Saturday April 20, 2019

President Xi Jinping is overseeing a sweeping plan to refurbish the People's Liberation Army (PLA) by developing everything from stealth jets to aircraft carriers as China ramps up its presence in the South China Sea and around self-ruled Taiwan.

"Lay Off": Philippine President Warns China Over Disputed Island

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 5, 2019

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned Beijing to back off from a disputed island in the South China Sea, warning of possible military action if China "touches" it amid rising tensions over the key waterway.

US "Stirring Up Trouble", Says China As Warships Sail By South China Sea

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday February 11, 2019

China on Monday accused the United States of trying to "stir up trouble" by sending two US destroyers near disputed South China Sea islands.