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Beijing keen to resume South China Sea talks after Pompeo’s ‘unlawful’ comments
Beijing conveys its concerns about the rising risk of conflict over the contested waters after US announces a harder line concerning China’s ‘unlawful’ claims.
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.
Beijing sends its top diplomat to Singapore and South Korea amid US tensions
Yang Jiechi’s first trip to Seoul in two years will include talks on international security, Korean peninsula and coronavirus response.
Taiwan excluded from international war games as US treads carefully
Self-ruled island had been hoping to join the two-week RIMPAC that began on Monday as an observer.
U.S. Formalizes F-16 Jet Sale to Taiwan With China Tensions High
Taiwan formally signed an agreement to buy 66 of the latest model F-16 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp., a move likely to further inflame tensions between the U.S. and China.
China accuses US of bullying eastern Europe over 5G technology
Accusations come after US secretary of state warns Slovenia and Czech Republic of Beijing’s influence.
US deploys nuclear-capable stealth bombers to Indian Ocean airbase
Three B-2A Spirit bombers sent to Diego Garcia in British Indian Ocean Territory for the first time since 2016.
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.
Chinese military told not to fire first shot in stand-off with US
Sources say that troops have been given orders not to escalate situation as both sides step up their activities in the disputed waters.
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.
Philippine navy warns of Chinese provocation in South China Sea
The Chinese navy has been trying to provoke its Philippine counterparts into firing ‘the first shot’, says vice-admiral as he calls for diplomatic protest against two survey ships.
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.
Pentagon chief expresses concern to Chinese counterpart about Beijing's activity in South China Sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper expressed concerns about Beijing's "destabilizing" activity near Taiwan and the South China Sea in a call with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe, the Pentagon said on Thursday, the first time the two are believed to have spoken since March...
South China Sea: avoid siding with US or China, Malaysia urges Asean
Without naming the US or China, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein warns fellow Asean nations to resist ‘narratives and pressure’ from superpowers.
Taiwan sends marines to reinforce South China Sea outpost
Military source says around 200-strong force has been sent to the Pratas Islands following reports PLA was planning large-scale simulated invasion.
China squid trawlers face temporary ban amid overfishing backlash
Three-month halt in parts of Atlantic and Pacific after backlash against Chinese fishers, accused of violating nations‘ sovereign rights and harming ecosystems.
Indonesia, Singapore steer clear of US-China dispute in calls with Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke to Foreign Ministers Retno Marsudi and Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday. The Southeast Asian nations’ accounts of the discussion reflect their own strategic priorities, analysts said.
South China Sea: Chinese air force steps up combat-readiness drills
Aircraft from various theatre commands carry out range of exercises, including simulated raids and mid-air refuelling, state media report.
