Asia-Pacific

China says not aware of plan to discuss South China Sea at APEC

China is not aware of any plan to discuss the disputed South China Sea at an Asia Pacific leaders' s...

Nov 10, 2015 02:03 AM EST

Pentagon chief to visit U.S. aircraft carrier in South China Sea

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will visit a U.S. aircraft carrier transiting the South China S...

Nov 04, 2015 09:06 PM EST

FCC, Justice Department investigate covert Chinese radio network

The Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department are investigating a California firm...

Nov 02, 2015 07:45 PM EST

China says Japan defense review misleading, Japan releases photos

China reserves the right to a "necessary reaction" after Japan issued a defense review that called o...

Jul 22, 2015 05:51 AM EDT

China urges end to 'microphone diplomacy' over U.S. differences

Differences between the United States and China over the South China Sea and cyber security should n...

Jun 11, 2015 09:05 AM EDT

Vietnam, U.S. discuss land reclamation in South China Sea

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter discussed his call for an end to island-building in the South Chin...

Jun 01, 2015 08:52 AM EDT

Pentagon chief urges end to island-building in South China Sea

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Wednesday called for an immediate end to island-building by Chi...

May 27, 2015 06:22 PM EDT

Japan considering joint U.S. air patrols in South China Sea - sources

Japan's military is considering joining the United States in maritime air patrols in the South China...

Apr 30, 2015 07:23 AM EDT

Russia rejects U.S. concerns over Vietnam base role in bomber flights

Russia on Friday rejected U.S. concerns about its use of a former American base in Vietnam for the r...

Mar 13, 2015 06:51 PM EDT

Manila says China's 'massive' reclamation work a serious concern

The Philippines on Wednesday accused China of undertaking massive reclamation work on several reefs ...

Jan 22, 2015 05:17 AM EST

In veiled message to China, Obama renews commitment to Asia-Pacific pivot

President Barack Obama sought on Saturday to reassure Asia-Pacific allies about Washington’s strat...

Nov 16, 2014 01:18 AM EST

Wotif.com says NZ regulator clears takeover by Expedia

New Zealand's competition regulator has cleared online travel giant Expedia Inc to buy Wotif.com Hol...

Nov 04, 2014 02:33 AM EST