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  Efforts to deter or interfere would fail: Chinese Minister's clear message to US counterpart

  World | September 10, 2025 20:23 IST

  The discussions, which the Pentagon called 'open and productive,' focused on two of the most sensitive issues between the two nations– Taiwan and the South China Sea.

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  China accuses Philippines of ramming ship into its vessel in contentious Sabina Shoal

  World | August 19, 2024 9:30 IST

  Sabina 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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  Barbaric, inhumane: Philippines accuses China on blocking medical evacuation as tensions flare again

  World | June 07, 2024 15:18 IST

  The 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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  China's 'game changer' advanced 3rd aircraft carrier begins sea trials amid South China Sea tensions

  World | May 01, 2024 16:30 IST

  The 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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  'Should not harm...': China's guarded response to India's BrahMos missiles delivery to Philippines

  World | April 25, 2024 22:19 IST

  India on Friday delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of a $375 million deal struck in 2022. China is currently locked in a conflict with the Philippines over maritime disputes in the South China Sea.

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  Tension flares in South China Sea as Beijing claims US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into waters

  World | December 04, 2023 13:16 IST

  According to a statement from the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater, a Chinese naval force was mobilised to track the USS Gabrielle Giffords during the operation. The US Navy did not respond immediately to a request for comment.

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  Another Philippines-China tussle! Manila protests after Chinese ship nearly collides with its vessel

  World | October 06, 2023 18:45 IST

  This incident comes a week after Chinese vessels installed a 300 m-long barrier near the Scarborough Shoal to block Filipino boats and vessels. The Philippines has repeatedly accused Beijing of flouting international law.

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  Philippines accuses China of installing 'floating barrier' in disputed South China Sea

  World | September 24, 2023 15:03 IST

  Filipino fishermen reportedly said that Chinese vessels install floating barriers when they monitor their presence in the disputed area.

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  China appears to be constructing 600-metre-long airstrip on disputed South China Sea island: Report

  World | August 16, 2023 22:23 IST

  The construction activity appears to be taken place in the Triton Island of Paracel group, which was seized by China from Vietnam in a naval conflict in 1974.

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  US accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘aggressive’ action near US plane; Beijing responds

  World | May 31, 2023 23:46 IST

  Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters at a daily briefing that China would keep taking measures it deems necessary to safeguard its sovereignty.

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  US calls China to desist its 'provocative', 'unsafe conduct' against Philippines in South China Sea

  World | April 30, 2023 8:59 IST

  It is worth mentioning that Beijing claims the South China Sea virtually in its entirety, putting it on a collision course with other claimants.

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  Australia defence review suggests Canberra to deepen ties with India amidst China military build-up

  World | April 24, 2023 15:08 IST

  The review said Australia is facing a “radically different” strategic environment, including a military build-up by China, which is “the largest and most ambitious of any country since the end of the (World War II).”

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  US Navy challenges Beijing in South China Sea amid Taiwan tension; PLAN responds

  World | April 10, 2023 16:22 IST

  The United States, on several occasions, termed sailing in the South China Sea as their international navigation rights, while Beijing called it "illegal".

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  Philippines accuses China of using 'military-grade' laser against its vessels in South China Sea

  World | February 13, 2023 17:07 IST

  The incident happened earlier last week while supporting a rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission of the Philippine Navy (PN) in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

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  China's fighter jet flew dangerously close to US military plane over South China Sea I WATCH

  World | December 30, 2022 10:19 IST

  According to the US Air Force, the"unethical behaviour" of the Chinese navy fighter jet forced the American pilot to manoeuvre to avoid a collision.

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  UN Security Council not 'suitable place' to discuss South China Sea issue: China

  World | August 12, 2021 7:57 IST

  "The Security Council is not a suitable place to discuss the South China Sea issue,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in its first reaction to the high-level UNSC meeting on maritime security.

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  US and China clash at UN over South China Sea disputes

  World | August 10, 2021 7:50 IST

  As India holds the council presidency this month and chaired the virtual meeting, PM Modi warned that the world’s oceans and seas which are the common heritage of all nations and peoples are facing various threats.

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  China, ASEAN reach landmark draft deal on South China Sea code of conduct

  World | August 03, 2018 16:19 IST

  The agreement on the 'Single Draft COC Negotiating Text' was announced ar a meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers in Singapore on Thursday.

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  China's military build-up in South China Sea designed to intimidate neighbours: US Defence Secy Mattis

  World | June 02, 2018 11:43 IST

  US Defence Secretary James Mattis has accused China of intimidation and coercion because of its military build-up and deployment of high-end weapons in the disputed waters of South China Sea.

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  US warns China of consequences for military buildup in South China Sea

  World | May 04, 2018 9:42 IST

  Addressing the media, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said, "We're well aware of China's militarisation of the South China Sea.