South China Sea
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Chinese carrier spotted in South China Sea, Navy claims routine drill
World | Jan 03, 2017, 06:13 PM ISTDays after China’s sole aircraft carrier passed a mere 90 nautical miles south of the island of neighbouring Taiwan amid renewed tensions between China and Taiwan, the Chinese Navy today said the aircraft carrier conducted drills in the South China S
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China unlikely to make big fuss out of US drone issue: Chinese State Media
World | Dec 19, 2016, 12:49 PM ISTThe underwater drone siezed by China in the disputed South China sea last week had been spying against the Communist nation posing a threat to their naval ships but Beijing is unlikley to make a
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China says 'appropriately handling' US Navy drone issue
World | Dec 17, 2016, 07:40 PM ISTChina on Saturday put forth a solid expression on a standout amongst the most serious incidents between itself and the United States in years, saying that both the countries are utilizing military channels to "appropriately
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China seizes US underwater drone in South China Sea; Pentagon seeks immediate release of its vessel
World | Dec 17, 2016, 09:00 AM ISTA Chinese Navy warship has seized an underwater drone deployed by an American oceanographic vessel in international waters in the South China Sea, triggering a formal diplomatic protest from the US and a demand for its immediate return.
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‘US ready to confront Beijing on South China Sea’
World | Dec 16, 2016, 06:22 PM ISTAdmiral Harry Harris, the head of US Pacific fleet, has said that the United States is ready to confront China should it continue its overreaching maritime claims in the South China Sea.
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Amid row on South China Sea, China holds first live-fire drills with aircraft carrier
World | Dec 16, 2016, 03:46 PM ISTChina's first aircraft carrier battle group has carried out its maiden live-fire exercises on a massive scale, in a show of strength amid increasing tensions with the US over the South China Sea and Taiwan.
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Satellite images show 'significant' Chinese weapons systems in South China Sea, claims US report
World | Dec 15, 2016, 05:21 PM ISTChina is believed to have installed anti-aircraft and anti-missile weapons on its man-made islands in the strategically vital South China Sea, according to an analysis of satellite images by a US think-tank. The Center for
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India will suffer ‘great losses’ if it becomes ‘US pawn’ in South China Sea: Chinese media
World | Nov 09, 2016, 03:44 PM ISTThe state-run Chinese media has warned that India runs the risk of suffering ‘great losses’ if it becomes a pawn of the United States in the disputes of the South China Sea region.
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China developing world's smallest nuclear reactor for South China sea islands: report
World | Oct 12, 2016, 06:52 AM ISTChina is developing the world's smallest nuclear power plant which could be installed in one of the islands in the disputed South China Sea to supply power to households and is capable of running for
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China to fly drones over disputed South China Sea
World | Sep 24, 2016, 05:45 PM ISTIn a move aimed at keeping a watch at the disputed South China Sea, Chine will fly drones over the contested waters spread over 3.5 million sq km. These indigenous drones will hover over the
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US should think twice because China, Russia together are 'unbeatable', warns chinese media
World | Sep 13, 2016, 03:06 PM ISTFlaunting the combined military power of China and Russia, the state-run Chinese media today obliquely warned the United States to think twice before seeking dominance in West Pacific region.
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PM Modi may articulate India’s stand on South China Sea at ASEAN, East Asia Summits
National | Sep 07, 2016, 07:30 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Laos capital Vientiane today afternoon to attend the 14th ASEAN-India Summit and the 11th East Asia Summit.
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South China Sea: Barack Obama presses Beijing to abide by ruling
World | Sep 04, 2016, 01:39 PM ISTOn his final visit to China as the US President, Barack Obama pushed Beijing to abide by its obligations under an international treaty in its activities in the South China Sea. During a "candid exchange"
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No military solution to South China Sea dispute, says John Kerry
World | Aug 31, 2016, 02:05 PM ISTUS Secretary of State John Kerry today asserted that there can be no military solution to the South China Sea dispute.
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China says ‘up to India to decide its position on South China Sea dispute’
World | Aug 12, 2016, 03:30 PM ISTChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today said that India has to take its own decision on the South China Sea dispute.
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India should avoid ‘unnecessary entanglement’ in South China Sea, must focus on trade ties: Chinese media
World | Aug 09, 2016, 08:19 PM ISTIndia should avoid “unnecessary entanglement” in the South China Sea dispute during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi and should instead focus on trade ties between the two countries, a state-run Chinese
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US sends warship to ‘build relationships’ with angry China
World | Aug 08, 2016, 07:07 PM ISTIn what marks the first appearance by an American navy ship in China since the ruling by an arbitration panel, a US directed missile destroyer reached the northern Chinese port of Qingdao today. After the
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To enhance fighting skills, China's air force flies combat patrol over SCS
World | Aug 06, 2016, 08:48 PM ISTIn an attempt to improve its fighting ability, China's air force conducted a combat air patrol over disputed areas of the South China Sea. The admission to the activity was made by the Chinese air
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News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
India | Aug 06, 2016, 08:09 PM ISTNews in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
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South China Sea dispute: Beijing asks Singapore to ‘respect’ its position on tribunal ruling
World | Aug 06, 2016, 11:33 AM ISTChina has asked Singapore to ‘respect’ Beijing’s position on the ruling given by an international tribunal on the South China Sea dispute.