South China Sea

Proposed Changes to China’s Maritime Safety Law and Compliance with UNCLOS

China has revised its maritime law. According to the new law, all the international submarines in th...

Feb 24, 2017 06:36 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping reasserts sovereignty over South China Sea but willing to resolve dispute peacefully

President Xi is keen on firmly safeguarding the disputed South China Sea but is willing to peacefull...

Apr 29, 2016 02:26 AM EDT

US calls for ASEAN unity on South China Sea ruling, warns China of risking reputation

The United States said China is risking terrible damage to its reputation should it continue to igno...

Apr 29, 2016 01:44 AM EDT

Scarborough Shoal Probably a Bargaining Chip For China in Politics Centering South China Sea Region

The US military has found Chinese authorities conducting survey operations near the coastal area of ...

Apr 27, 2016 10:29 AM EDT

Taiwan Could Lose Its Claim To The South China Sea

Taiwan's claims on its lone island in the disputed South China Sea could be in danger following a ne...

Mar 24, 2016 10:21 PM EDT

Indonesia protests against China's illegal entry to its territorial waters

Sparks between Indonesia and China started as the former protested against the latter's entry within...

Mar 21, 2016 05:45 AM EDT

China to set up international maritime judicial center amid South China Sea disputes

On Sunday, the Supreme People's Court of China said it will create an international maritime judici...

Mar 14, 2016 02:13 AM EDT

Vietnam Communist Party Votes For Government Officials; Intense Debate Might Arise

Vietnam's congress will vote for new leaders. They will also decide during the eight-day closed door...

Jan 21, 2016 08:00 PM EST

Obama says China must stop land reclamation in South China Sea

U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday China must stop land reclamation in the disputed South...

Nov 18, 2015 09:23 AM EST

Tokyo, Manila to agree framework for Japanese military aid: sources

The Japanese and Philippine leaders will agree this week on a deal paving the way for Tokyo to suppl...

Nov 16, 2015 12:43 AM EST

Malaysian Dep PM says must defend sovereignty in South China Sea dispute

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister said the country must defend encroachment of its sovereignty in a v...

Nov 14, 2015 07:42 AM EST

U.S. bombers flew near China-built island in South China Sea: Pentagon

Two U.S. B52 strategic bombers flew near artificial Chinese-built islands in the South China Sea thi...

Nov 12, 2015 11:48 PM EST

McCain calls on Pentagon to clarify South China Sea patrol

The chairman of the influential U.S. Senate Armed Services committee has called on the Pentagon to c...

Nov 11, 2015 10:23 PM EST

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

'Hope to see you again': China warship to U.S. destroyer after South China Sea patrol

As soon as the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen breached 12-nautical-mile territorial limits arou...

Nov 06, 2015 12:45 AM EST

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