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China won’t give up territory: minister
China’s defence minister has warned his country won’t give up an inch of its territory, including Taiwan and disputed waters in the South China Sea. China will never give up an inch of its territory, whether the self-ruled island of Taiwan it claims as its own, or in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, the country’s defence minister…
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Mike Pompeo was ‘snubbed’ by Beijing. Now it wants to show ‘a friendlier China’
China snubbed Washington’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo when he visited Beijing this month as tensions ran high over trade and the South China Sea – but some in Beijing did not agree with the handling of the visit and hope to use a security forum to show “a friendlier China”, according to a person familiar with the matter. The US…
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China vows to defend Taiwan, South China Sea ‘at any price’
Attempt to separate Taiwan from China and Chinese armed forces will ‘take action at any price’, warns defence minister. China vowed it will never give up an inch of its territory – whether it’s the self-ruled island of Taiwan it claims as its own or in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. China’s Defence Minister Wei Fenghe made…
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ASEAN, China kick off first maritime exercise
The naval drills involve more than 1,000 personnel and eight ships. ZHANJIANG: The first-ever maritime exercise held by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China started on Monday (Oct 22) in the southern Chinese city of Zhanjiang. Over the next six days, the navies of ASEAN and China will plan and conduct field training off the coast of…
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China FURY as defiant British Navy vows to sail through South China Sea
The Royal Navy has said it should “showcase” support for allies in the Asia Pacific region and resist China which is claiming Britain is provoking them. Senior Royal Navy officer, Admiral Sir Philip Jones said: “If you are going to have a different interpretation of that convention to the majority of nations then that has to be resisted. “Otherwise you…
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US moves worsening South China Sea row
Recently, the South China Sea seems to be witnessing “polarized” opposition between China and the US as seen from the stinging speech by US Vice President Mike Pence that slammed China’s South China Sea policy and America’s frequent muscle-flexing in the waters. The US, together with its allies and partners, is using political, diplomatic and military means and public opinion…
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Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea BEIJING — A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a weekly look at…
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‘We will not be intimidated’ — Mattis doubles down on US vow to counter China’s attempts to dominate the South China Sea
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released U.S. Navy Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met his Chinese counterpart Thursday to discuss a host of tense issues. The meeting focused heavily on the South China Sea, but tensions persist. Speaking with allies Friday, the secretary called on US partners to counter Chinese efforts to dominate the South…
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Mohamad Sabu: Respect South China Sea as neutral and safe area
SINGAPORE: Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu said Malaysia would continue to insist on the South China Sea to remain a free zone from any military competition and enhancement. Speaking to Bernama, Mohamad said Malaysia was firm on its stance despite the big powers, like the United States and China giving their assurance to make the international route a safe area. Concerns…
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US, China back military air rules to avoid mishaps in South China Sea
The United States, China and several other countries on Saturday agreed in principle to guidelines on preventing unplanned warplane encounters, the latest effort to avoid military confrontations in Asia. Risks of chance encounters between military aircraft spiralling out of control have risen in recent years as Beijing becomes ever more assertive in the South China Sea, stoking tensions with rival…
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Malaysia says China and U.S. should not flex military muscle in South China Sea
SINGAPORE – The South China Sea should not be a theater for the United States and China to show off their military capabilities as they vie for influence in the region, Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamad Sabu said Saturday. “Warships, B-52s, anything, we don’t want them to show force in this area. They understand our language loud and clear today,…
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Asean questions China and US over near-collision in South China Sea
South-east Asian defence chiefs were worried enough about tensions between China and the US in the South China Sea to seek an explanation from the two powers at a just-concluded key security summit, and received some reassurance in return. Speaking to reporters at the end of the Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and its expanded platform, the ADMM-Plus, Defence Minister…