Category: South China Sea
The occupation of a political territory has always been a deciding factor in the international arena. Wars are fought, treaties are made, and peace is established and repeat. In recent times, the international confrontation...
The South China Sea (SCS) has been the centre of intense power manifestation and regional assertiveness in the recent past. Encompassing an area of 3.5 million square kilometres, the sea is a subsidiary of...
The United States accuses China of carrying out “coercive interference” in oil and gas activities in waters claimed by Vietnam, It also accuses Beijing of using “bullying tactics.” On Saturday, a Chinese survey vessel...
A Chinese destroyer came a stone’s throw away from a U.S. Navy ship as the American vessel sailed near disputed islands in the South China Sea, stunning photos released Tuesday showed. In the photos,...
As Beijing vies for influence and steps up its campaign to isolate Taipei, other powers are also trying to boost their presence in the region Pacific island countries have become a new diplomatic...
Beijing US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, who has accused China of “intimidation and coercion” in the South China Sea, visits Beijing this week as the countries increasingly spar over US arms sales to Taiwan and...
China’s growing influence over the Asian region is becoming obvious. Their Belt Road Initiative (BRI) is gaining popularity and free trade agreements are both flowing and forthcoming. The nations of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan,...
China has voiced “strong dissatisfaction” after two US warships sailed by an island claimed by Beijing in the disputed South China Sea, adding to simmering tensions in the strategic waterway. The foreign ministry issued...
Chinese premier Li Keqiang said China is committed to peaceful settlement of bilateral disputes over the South China Sea with ASEAN nations despite differing views. Li made the remarks on Monday after holding talks...