South china sea
US brands Beijing's South China Sea claims illegal
The United States has long rejected Beijing's sweeping claims in the South China Sea, which is both home to valuable oil and gas deposits and a vital waterway...
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[OPINION] The biggest security threats in 2019
Peter Apps says 2019 may offer no shortage of strategic surprises.
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Trump's summit no-show draws Asian nations closer together
One prime minister warned that the trade war between Washington and Beijing could trigger a 'domino effect' of protectionist steps by other countries.
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China’s role as a conflict mediator is growing fast. Here's why
The increase in Chinese mediation activities began in 2013, the year that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was launched.
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US withdraws from international accords, says UN world court 'politicised'
Tehran had argued that the US sanctions imposed since May by the Trump administration violated the terms their 1955 Treaty of Amity.
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China installs cruise missiles on South China Sea outposts: CNBC report
The move, if confirmed, would mark the first Chinese missile deployments in the Spratly Islands, where several Asian countries including Vietnam and Taiwan have rival claims.
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Iranian oil tanker wreck produces 2 slicks in East China Sea – China
The large tanker Sanchi sank in the worst oil ship disaster in decades on Sunday, raising worries about damage to the marine ecosystem.
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US Navy: Forces in Asia may be reinforced with warships from the eastern Pacific
Beijing is building military bases there on manmade islands in waters claimed by other nations.
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US bombers challenge China in South China Sea flyover
The two leaders were expected to discuss what Beijing can do to rein in Pyongyang’s missiles and nuclear weapons programmes.
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US warship in operation near disputed island in South China Sea
The USS Stethem, a guided-missile destroyer, sailed within 12 nautical miles of Triton Island, part of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, the official said.
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China builds new military facilities on South China Sea islands - think tank
China has denied US charges that it is militarising the sea, which also is claimed by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.
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US says China realises limited time to negotiate with North Korea
The North has proudly publicised its plans to develop a missile capable of striking the US & has ignored calls to halt its weapons programmes.
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Philippines’ Duterte cancels visit to disputed South China Sea island
The brash Philippine leader last week announced his plan to raise the Philippine flag in the island of Thitu and fortify it with barracks.
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China is not militarising South China Sea, Premier Li says
Neighbours Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims on the strategic waterway.
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China denies reports of building on disputed shoal
China seized the shoal, which is northeast of the Spratly islands, in 2012 and denied access to Philippine fishermen.
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China finishing South China Sea buildings that could house missile: US officials
The development is likely to raise questions about whether and how the US will respond, given its vows to take a tough line on China.
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ASEAN unsettled by China's weapon systems, tension in South China Sea
Foreign ministers of the association were unanimous in their concern about Beijing's reclamation and militarisation of manmade islands.
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China says will protect South China Sea sovereignty
China said it had 'irrefutable' sovereignty over disputed islands after the White House vowed to defend 'international territories'..
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US launches quiet diplomacy to ease South China Sea tensions
The US officials said they hoped the US diplomatic initiative would be more successful in Indonesia.
