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China ready to share water data with Mekong nations, Thailand says
China is ready to share data on water flows into the Mekong River, a longstanding request of downstream Southeast Asian countries, a Thai foreign ministry official said on Friday.
Philippines protests China's 'illicit' warnings, coast guard conduct
The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest over what it said was China's illegal confiscation of fish aggregating devices from Filipino fisherman in a disputed lagoon held by Beijing in the South China Sea.
Vietnam says Chinese bomber on disputed islands 'jeopardises peace'
The presence of Chinese bombers on the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea "jeopardises peace", Vietnam's foreign ministry said on Thursday, in another sign of disapproval in the region of Beijing's increased defence activities.
Malaysia Rejects China's Maritime Claims Over South China Sea
Malaysia has rejected China’s expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea in a rare public rebuke of its largest trading partner.
Japan to provide Vietnam with six patrol ships amid South China Sea tensions
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed the US$345 million loan agreement to provide the Vietnam Coast Guard with new patrol vessels.
Taiwan says Chinese fighters approached Taiwan, were tracked by missiles
Chinese fighter jets briefly crossed the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Monday morning before being "driven out" by Taiwan's air force, the island's defence ministry said.
China’s loss is Vietnam’s gain as clothing exports to US take a hit
The coronavirus, as well as the US-China trade war, boosted Vietnam’s exports of clothing to the US, while China’s market share dropped.
Vietnam cracks down on illegal entry from China as Covid-19 cases rise
The Southeast Asian nation’s prime minister ordered an investigation of illegal border crossings from China on the same day the virus resurfaced last month.
Eye on China, India looks to increase barriers on imports from Asia
Last week, India's trade ministry issued a notice to restrict inbound shipments of TVs by requiring importers to get a special licence.
Malaysia rebukes Beijing as South China Sea ‘lawfare’ heats up
An unusually strong statement from Malaysia reflects its rejection of China’s ‘nine-dash’ line.
Vietnam remains cautious as US pledges help in South China Sea
The US signed an agreement with Vietnam to assist its fishing vessels against intimidation, but it’s unlikely to extend to military support at sea.
Philippines' Duterte says cannot confront China over maritime claims
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he had no choice but to treat disputes in the South China Sea as diplomatic endeavours because the alternative was to go to war with China.
Australia says China's South China Sea claims are unlawful
Australia has joined the United States in stating that China's claims in the South China Sea do not comply with international law in a declaration likely to anger China and put more strain on their deteriorating relations.
South China Sea: beware US ‘sabotage’, Beijing warns Southeast Asia
Diplomatic spats in the Philippines and Myanmar show the superpowers’ jostling for regional influence is likely to spill over beyond the South China Sea, experts say.
Special Report: China expands amphibious forces in challenge to U.S. beyond Asia
China launched its military build-up in the mid-1990s with a top priority: keep the United States at bay in any conflict by making the waters off the Chinese coast a death trap. Now, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is preparing to challenge American power further...
Japan Will Pay Its Companies to Leave China
Japan’s government will start subsidizing some companies to invest in factories in Japan and South-East Asia as part of efforts to reduce reliance on manufacturing in China.
U.S. aircraft carriers return to South China Sea amid rising tensions
For the second time in two weeks, the United States has deployed two aircraft carriers to the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy said on Friday, as China and the United States accuse each other of stoking tensions in the region.
US Air Force surveillance plane spotted off south coast of China
E-8C aircraft seen reconnoitring near Guangdong province for third time this week, South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative says.
Vietnam says agrees to resume commercial flights to China
Vietnam has agreed to resume commercial flights to and from China after months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the country's ministry of transport said on Monday, noting the frequency and timing of flights was still being discussed.
Beijing blasts US over ‘provocative military acts’ in the South China Sea
Chinese defence ministry claims United States ‘carried out navigational hegemony’ by repeatedly sending warships to the region.
