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  Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning

  World | November 12, 2023 17:54 IST

  Despite the Chinese blockades and coercive manoeuvres, the Philippine contingent managed to deliver supplies to the handful of Filipino marines aboard the BRP Sierra Madre and left without incident.

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  China accuses Canada of 'malicious, provocative actions' after close intercepts over South China Sea

  World | November 06, 2023 14:32 IST

  Chinese fighter jets fired flares at a Canadian helicopter and came at least 100 feet close while the latter was on its way to Ottawa. Canada said that the encounters were unsafe and could have resulted in a possible crash of the chopper.

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  China flexes its muscles in South China Sea again, comes dangerously close to US bomber

  World | October 27, 2023 11:02 IST

  China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, even though it is opposed by many Asian countries. A major clash can also involve the United States, which has vowed to defend its allies in case of any armed attack.

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  US reiterates warning to defend Philippines as tensions with China escalate in disputed waters

  World | October 23, 2023 19:52 IST

  In separate incidents, a Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a Philippine supply boat and later a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel was struck by a Chinese maritime militia ship. Beijing and Manila are locked in territorial disputes that escalated with this incident.

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  Tensions flare up at disputed South China Sea again as Philippines and Chinese vessels collide

  World | October 22, 2023 19:51 IST

  A Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a Philippine supply boat and later a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel was struck by a Chinese maritime militia ship. The incident marks the latest flare-up in territorial disputes between China and the Philippines.

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  China's nuclear arsenal expanding faster than before, currently at 500 warheads: US Report

  World | October 20, 2023 16:14 IST

  The report claimed that China is developing its nuclear stockpile must faster than expected to achieve its goal of 1,000 warheads by 2030. China also completed the construction of three new solid-propellant silo fields containing 300 ICBM silos.

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  "We're not looking for trouble but...' Philippines vows to defend waters against Chinese aggression

  World | September 29, 2023 14:36 IST

  While the Philippines committed to defending its territory, China has reiterated its long-standing unsubstantiated claims that the territory is its "inherent territory". Beijing also accused Manila of "trespassing into the waters".

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  Philippines removes 'hazardous' floating barrier installed by China in disputed South China Sea

  World | September 26, 2023 14:21 IST

  Chinese coast guard ships have also blocked Filipino government vessels delivering supplies and personnel to Philippine-occupied shoals in the South China Sea.

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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 provokes India again, releases new map claiming Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as its part

  World | August 29, 2023 10:39 IST

  Notably, India, on several occasions, staunchly asserted that the state of Arunachal Pradesh has "always been" and will "always be" an integral part of the country.

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  BRICS Summit: PM Modi to embark on 3-day visit to South Africa I What are India's key expectations

  Explainers | August 21, 2023 14:46 IST

  Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic, world leaders will advocate to end the hegemony of the West and the dominance of dollar in the international trade.

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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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  Philippines accuses Chinese ship of firing water cannon on its vessels in South China Sea

  World | August 06, 2023 16:42 IST

  The vessels were escorting boats that were carrying essential supplies like water, fuel and military forces to the Second Thomas Shoal, which were blocked by the Chinese Coast Guard ship.

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  Chinese threat in South China Sea rising, hope India is paying attention, says Taiwanese minister

  World | June 25, 2023 23:59 IST

  "India is also facing a threat in its northern borders with China. It is not only the military threat coming from the North, but it is also the Indian Ocean that India might face some challenges," he stated.

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  PM Modi's veiled attack on China: 'A friend in need is a friend indeed'

  World | May 22, 2023 18:13 IST

  The prime minister's comments in the capital city of Papua New Guinea came amid China's aggressive behaviour in the region as well as its efforts to expand its influence in the Pacific island nations.

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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.