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Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (L) and Senegalese President Macky Sall (R) attend a joint press conference during the Forum On China-Africa Cooperation at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 4 September 2018. Picture: AFP.

South china sea waters

China’s role as a conflict mediator is growing fast. Here's why

By World Economic Forum

The increase in Chinese mediation activities began in 2013, the year that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was launched.

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    Tehran had argued that the US sanctions imposed since May by the Trump administration violated the terms their 1955 Treaty of Amity.

    1321 days ago
  • A screengrab showing a tanker carrying Iranian oil ablaze after colliding with a Chinese bulk ship off China. Picture: @CNS1952/Twitter.

    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.

    1581 days ago
  • FILE: The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer 'USS Dewey' (L) preparing for a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler 'USNS Pecos' (R) in the South China Sea. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1610 days ago
  • A US B-1B Lancer bomber. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1775 days ago
  • This handout photo taken on 19 May 2017 and received from the US Navy on May 25, 2017 shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer 'USS Dewey' (L) preparing for a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (R) in the South China Sea. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1779 days ago
  • FILE: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1817 days ago
  • Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte. Picture: AFP.

    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.

    1860 days ago
  • The immensely powerful Super typhoon Rammasun in the South China Sea. Picture: Twitter, James Reynolds.

    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.

    1910 days ago
  • FILE: Filipino environmental activists display placards during a rally outside China's consular office in Manila on 11 May 2015, against China's reclamation and construction activities on islands and reefs in the Spratly Group of the South China Sea that are also claimed by the Philippines. Picture: AFP/Jay Directo.

    Chinese jets intercept US military plane over South China Sea

    The incident comes a week after China scrambled fighter jets as a US Navy sailed close to a disputed reef.

    2189 days ago
  • Indonesian President Joko Widodo (L, front) chats with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak (C, front), as US President Barack Obama (R) and ASEAN Leaders walk together before a group photo on the second day of the US-ASEAN Summit at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, California, USA, 16 February 2016. Picture: EPA/NED REDWAY.

    China sends missiles to contested South China Sea island

    A US defence official also confirmed the apparent deployment of the missiles, first reported by Fox News.

    2281 days ago
  • Protesters wave flags and hold placards on a street outside a factory building in Binh Duong on 14 May, 2014, as anti-China protesters set more than a dozen factories on fire in Vietnam, according to state media, in an escalating backlash against Beijing's deployment of an oil rig in contested waters. Picture: AFP.

    Chinese oil rig completes phase 1 of drilling

    The oil rig has finished its first round of drilling in South China Sea waters, also claimed by Vietnam.

    2912 days ago
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