Australia, NZ jointly voice concern over Chinese treatment towards Uyghur, Hong Kong
Australia and New Zealand have jointly expressed deep concerns over the situation that limits the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong and the Chinese government's treatment towards Uyghur Muslims.
China has reason to claim over South China Sea: Experts
Experts believe that China's claim of sovereignty over the South China Sea is partly driven by deposits of rare minerals beneath it which are essential for the superpower's economic future.
Philippine President Duterte says navy and coast guard patrolling South China Sea won't be withdrawn
Manila: Insisting that the country’s sovereignty over the waters is not negotiable, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will not withdraw navy and coast guard boats patrolling the disputed South China Sea.
China's aircraft carrier holds drills in South China Sea: Navy
Beijing/Sputnik: A Chinese aircraft carrier group has recently conducted military exercises in the South China Sea, a navy spokesman said on Sunday.
Philippine business groups urges Beijing to withdraw ships from reef
Manila: Business groups in the Philippines have urged China to withdraw its ships from a reef that has remained a point of tension in the South China Sea, media reports said.
South China Sea issue: Philippines, US to start two-week joint military drills
Manila: The Philippine armed forces will hold joint exercises with hundreds of US soldiers over the next two weeks amid a conflict with China over the South China Sea issue, media reports said.
US, Philippines express concern over Chinese military presence in South China Sea
Washington/UNI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Philippine counterpart, Teodoro Locsin Jr. have expressed concerns over the activities of Chinese military vessels in the South China Sea.
Challenging China: French submarine patrols South China Sea
Paris: Showing signs that the South China Sea issue is now an international concern, France has just confirmed the deployment of a nuclear attack submarine and naval vessel to the hotly contested waters, media reports said.
Joe Biden administration to follow tough policies against China: Report
Washington: US President-elect Joe Biden has said he will tighten the screws on China, hewing closer to the Trump administration’s tough policies on Beijing, media reports said on Sunday.
Analysts believe that Taiwan's long-range radar system has become crucial for the safety of both the US and the self-ruled island amid rising tension with China, media reports said.
US to provide military assistance if China attacks in South China Sea, warns Philippines Minister
Manila: Giving a strong message to China, the Philippines have made it clear that it would turn to the US for military help during ongoing flare-ups between Manila and Beijing on the issue of conflict related to the South China Sea.
China: PLA to conduct four concentrated military drills across three major Chinese sea regions
Beijing: Pursuing its aggressive stance in international waters, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will conduct four concentrated military drills across three major Chinese sea regions in the coming days, state-run Global Times reported.
South China Sea: Malaysia rejects Beijing's claims
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has now rejected China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea region.
South China Sea dispute: US signs MoU to support Vietnamese fishermen
Hanoi: In a move to support the Southeast Asian nation, the U.S. and Vietnam have signed a memorandum of understanding, which includes support against illegal “intimidation” of the latter’s fishermen at sea.
Australia now joins US in declaring China's claims in South China Sea as 'illegal'
Sydney/Beijing: In a move, which might further deteriorate relations with China, Australia has backed the US in declaring Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea to be illegal.