South China Sea
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China cries foul as 14 countries, including Japan, reject Beijing’s claim over South China Sea
World | Jul 13, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTChina summoned Japan’s envoy in Beijing to lodge a formal protest as Tokyo on Monday joined 13 other nations to affirm an international ruling rejecting China’s claims in the South China Sea. It further accused the island-nation and its partners of undermining regional stability.
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US, Philippines to strengthen defence ties to 'reinforce deterrence' against China in Indo-Pacific
World | Mar 29, 2025, 05:35 PM ISTPete Hegseth, the US Defence Secretary, during his visit to Philippines, said that the United States will strengthen its partnership with Manila to bolster deterrence against China in the Indo-Pacific region. Philippines has been at the forefront of China's aggression in the South China Sea.
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Extremely irresponsible choice: China warns Philippines over midrange missiles deployment plans
World | Dec 23, 2024, 05:13 PM ISTChina has strongly opposed the Philippines' plans to deploy midrange missiles, saying that it will cause regional tensions. China has always been apprehensive of USA's assistance to its neighbour.
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China accuses Philippines of ramming ship into its vessel in contentious Sabina Shoal
World | Aug 19, 2024, 09:30 AM ISTSabina Shoal lies near the Philippine-controlled Second Thomas Shoal, which witnessed the scene of increasingly alarming confrontations between Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard ships and accompanying vessels since last year.
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Tensions between China, Philippines take violent turn as their ships collide in disputed waters
World | Jun 17, 2024, 07:15 PM ISTThe two countries have clashed repeatedly as both claim the Second Thomas Shoal, which was internationally recognised as part of the Philippines but was ignored by China. Beijing has repeatedly harassed the Philippine navy and coast guard ships with water cannons and more.
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Barbaric, inhumane: Philippines accuses China on blocking medical evacuation as tensions flare again
World | Jun 07, 2024, 03:18 PM ISTThe Philippines claimed that the Chinese coast guard blocked an effort to evacuate a sick personnel of its forces on May 19 at the Second Thomas Shoal. The two countries have had a series of confrontations in the past as Beijing claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea.
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Taiwan President takes u-turn, again offers talks with China after PLA launches 'punishment war'
World | May 26, 2024, 05:39 PM ISTTaiwan's presidential offer came days after a large military exercise launched by Beijing to show its anger over the self-governing island's inauguration of new leaders who refuse to accept its insistence that Taiwan is part of China.
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US, Philippines' strongest ever message to Xi Jinping: Blow up ship during drills in South China Sea
World | May 08, 2024, 07:24 PM ISTUS F-16 and Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jets dropped air-to-ground missiles while multiple naval and ground assets fired C-Star anti-ship missiles to target the decommissioned tanker located 15.7 km off the coast of Laoag in the northern Ilocos Norte province.
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Australia accuses China of 'unsafe behaviour' after Beijing's fighter jet endangers navy helicopter
World | May 07, 2024, 11:27 AM ISTTensions soared after a Chinese air force jet dropped flares above and ahead of an Australian Navy helicopter over the Yellow Sea during a routine flight. Australia called the situation "unacceptable" and said it made "very strong representations" to China.
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Philippines won't raise South China Sea tensions, won't use water cannons I KNOW WHY
World | May 06, 2024, 03:18 PM ISTThe Philippines has said such moves were aimed at disrupting supply missions to Filipino soldiers stationed in a naval ship there, which Manila deliberately grounded in 1999 to bolster its maritime claims.
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China's 'game changer' advanced 3rd aircraft carrier begins sea trials amid South China Sea tensions
World | May 01, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTThe Fujian, which features a full-length, flat flight deck with an advanced catapult-launch system for jets, takes its name from the Chinese province opposite democratically governed Taiwan.
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China coast guard fires water cannons at Philippine vessels in South China Sea as tensions flare
World | Apr 30, 2024, 08:30 PM ISTThe Philippines' task force on South China Sea issues said a coast guard ship and a fisheries vessel were damaged by water cannons used by Chinese coast guard ships, as the vessels headed to Scarborough shoal to assist Filipino fishermen in the area.
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AU PM Anthony Albanese expresses concerns on destabilising behaviour in the South China Sea
News | Mar 06, 2024, 07:48 PM ISTAustralian PM Anthony Albanese expressed concern about unsafe and destabilising behaviour in the South China Sea, a day after clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels in disputed waters.
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China boosts defence spending by 7.2 per cent: How does it compare to India's military expenditure?
World | Mar 05, 2024, 03:04 PM ISTAs tensions with Taiwan escalate, China has dropped the mention of "peaceful reunification" in a government work report. The defence budget is closely watched by China's neighbours and the United States, who are concerned about Beijing's strategic intentions.
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Indonesia election: Unofficial vote count shows defence minister Prabowo is leading
World | Feb 14, 2024, 02:21 PM ISTUnofficial figures in Indonesia's presidential election showed Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto taking a clear early lead on Wednesday with 59.8% of votes, based on 23.3% of ballots counted in a sample of polling stations nationwide.
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Indonesia Presidential election: Here’s what it means for US and China I EXPLAINED
World | Feb 13, 2024, 03:11 PM ISTOutgoing President Joko Widodo’s foreign policy avoids criticism of Beijing and Washington but also rejects alignment with either power. The delicate balancing act has won considerable Chinese trade and investment for Indonesia.
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'Shouldn't harm interests..': China vexed over India-Philippines naval exercises in South China Sea
World | Dec 28, 2023, 09:06 PM ISTEarlier this month, INS Kadmatt visited the Philippines and participated in a maritime exercise in the South China Sea alongside BRP Ramon Alcaraz, an offshore patrol vessel of the Philippine Navy. China has been locked in a tense maritime stand-off with the Philippines over territorial claims.
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China warns of rocket remnants hitting area within disputed South China Sea
World | Dec 26, 2023, 05:59 PM ISTThe unusual payload of the Long March rocket launched on December 15 has sparked speculation that it is a high-altitude satellite that would hold above the Earth at a fixed location, allowing it to peer down continuously at a certain region from its perch.
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Xi Jinping visits Vietnam after Hanoi resets ties with US, calls for 'mutually acceptable solutions'
World | Dec 12, 2023, 10:16 PM ISTThis is Xi's first visit to Vietnam since 2017 amid reports that Beijing fears Vietnam possibly joining an anti-China alliance. Vietnam upgraded its ties with the US to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Biden's visit in September, much to Beijing's chagrin.
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'China fires water cannons': Philippines, Beijing trade accusations over South China Sea collision
World | Dec 10, 2023, 05:09 PM ISTThe Philippines accused China of "illegal and aggressive actions" by China for firing water cannon at a civilian-operated government fishing vessel, a move Beijing called legitimate "control measures".