South China Sea
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China not expansionist, but won't give up even one inch of territory: President Xi Jinping
World | Jun 27, 2018, 09:04 PM ISTMattis, who is the first Pentagon chief to visit China since 2014, met with Xi as part of a three-day visit to the Chinese capital, following talks with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe.
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China 'intimidating, coercing' neighbours in South China Sea: US Defence Secretary James Mattis
World | Jun 02, 2018, 07:28 PM ISTThe South China Sea, a key trade route, is subject to overlapping claims by China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei. Tensions increased in recent years and China has backed its claim with island-building and patrols.
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China lands strategic bombers in South China Sea for first time, US on high alert
World | May 19, 2018, 03:02 PM ISTChina's air force said that its fighter jets, including an H-6K bomber, had recently conducted take-off and landing training on an island reef in the resource-rich South China Sea (SCS).
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China deploys Su-35 jets in South China Sea to counter US patrols
World | Feb 08, 2018, 10:51 PM ISTThe Chinese air force recently sent its Su-35 fighter jets to take part in a joint combat patrol over the South China Sea, the Chinese air force said in a statement.
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With an eye on China, India, ASEAN agree to establish mechanism for cooperation in maritime domain
India | Jan 25, 2018, 08:34 PM ISTThe consensus on setting up of a mechanism for deeper maritime cooperation was reached during a retreat session hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the ten ASEAN leaders.
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Will China's growing influence affect international order?
World | Jan 18, 2018, 09:45 AM ISTDo global institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF need to be reformed? Will China's growing influence in Asia affect the existing international order?
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Vietnam invites India to invest in South China Sea, China objects
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China slams Vietnam for inviting India to invest in South China Sea
World | Jan 11, 2018, 03:12 PM ISTVietnam’s Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh said Vietnam welcomes Indian investments in the oil and natural gas sector in its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.
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While focus is on North Korea, Beijing continues South China Sea buildup
World | Dec 15, 2017, 07:17 PM ISTNew satellite imagery shows China has built infrastructure covering 72 acres (28 hectares) in the Spratly and Paracel islands during 2017 to equip its larger outposts to be air and naval bases.
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Beijing plans remote sensing satellites over the disputed South China Sea
World | Dec 15, 2017, 03:50 PM ISTThe Sanyan Institute of Remote Sensing said the mission would start in 2019, when it would launch three optical satellites, reports Xinhua news agency.
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China's actions in South China Sea confronting rules: Australian Envoy
World | Nov 14, 2017, 11:21 PM ISTAustralia's High Commissioner to India Sidhu said the economic success that presents opportunities for growth and prosperity also translates into larger strategic investments like large military budgets.
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India supports rules-based security architecture: PM Modi's apparent take on SCS dispute
World | Nov 14, 2017, 07:35 PM ISTPM Modi identified terrorism and extremism as the major challenge facing the region and said time has come for the countries of the region to join hands to collectively deal with it.
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Stay out of South China Sea talks: China warns US
World | Oct 30, 2017, 11:28 PM ISTChina's ambassador says the US shouldn't obstruct efforts by China and its neighbours to agree on a code of conduct in the disputed South China Sea.
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Nirmala Sitharaman to attend Southeast Asian Defence Ministers' meeting in Philippines
India | Oct 21, 2017, 07:05 PM ISTIndia has been supporting freedom of navigation and access to resources in the South China Sea in accordance with principles of international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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Focus on Sea Guardian drones, fighter jets, Af-Pak as James Mattis heads to India
World | Sep 24, 2017, 02:56 PM ISTSale of 22 Sea Guardian drones is likely to be on top of the agenda, a $ 2 billion sale that could see the Indian Navy acquire the world's most advanced maritime reconnaissance drone
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Beijing blasts Donald Trump over his South China Sea barb during UN General Assembly speech
World | Sep 21, 2017, 08:13 PM ISTChinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said that the US has conducted three ‘freedom of navigation’ operations near islands held by China to challenge Beijing's maritime claims since Trump took office in January.
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India, Japan to step up defence ties amid China’s growing assertiveness in SCS
World | Sep 06, 2017, 06:13 PM ISTDefence Minister Arun Jaitley and his Japanese counterpart Itsunori Onodera yesterday held wide-ranging talks, as part of the India-Japan annual defence ministerial dialogue in Tokyo.
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US planning more regular South China Sea patrols: Report
World | Sep 02, 2017, 07:12 PM ISTChina claims nearly all of the sea, through which 5 trillion in annual shipping trade passes and which is believed to sit atop vast oil and gas deposits.
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SCS dispute: Vietnam stands tough against Beijing in ASEAN talks, Philippines reluctant
World | Aug 06, 2017, 08:49 AM ISTIn the regional security forum, which began on Saturday, Vietnam has requested other Southeast Asian nations to take a stronger stand against China’s continuous expansion in the South China Sea
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China opens cinema theatre in disputed South China Sea island
World | Jul 23, 2017, 06:00 PM ISTChina has opened a modern cinema theatre on Yongxing Island in the disputed South China Sea as part of its plan to establish authority over the area.