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Beijing escalates activity by firing missiles in South China Sea: Pentagon
The Department of Defense is concerned about China''s recent decision to conduct military exercises, including the firing of ballistic missiles
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US sanctions Chinese firms for construction projects in South China Sea
The US on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Chinese companies and nationals who have taken up "illegal" construction projects in the South China Sea as part of Beijing's "expansionist agenda."
China to hold military exercises in South China Sea amid tensions
The ministry said it had tracked the PLA fighters with its land-based anti-aircraft missiles and had "strongly driven them out".
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Philippines protests against Chinese fishing seizures, air warnings
The Philippine government filed a diplomatic protest after Chinese forces seized fishing equipment set up by Filipinos in a disputed shoal in their latest territorial spat in the South China Sea
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Malaysia issues rare rebuke on China's maritime claim over South China Sea
The govt made a submission to the UN two weeks ago on its rights over the remaining portion of a continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles from the country's baselines
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China more aggressive during Covid-19, threat is global: US defence chief
Esper said Beijing was trying to use the coronavirus tragedy to their advantage for "propaganda purposes"
Australia opposes any attempts to unilaterally alter status quo along LAC
Referring to the situation in eastern Ladakh, Australian High Commissioner said Australia "urges" restraint along the LAC, and supports continued moves towards de-escalation
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Chinese long-range bombers join aerial drills over South China Sea
The exercises included nighttime takeoffs and landings and simulated long-range attacks
Tension escalates as Trump orders closure of Chinese consulate in Houston
Beijing denounces the order as outrageous and says it would draw a firm response if not reversed
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No one wants conflict in Indo-Pacific, need to work with partners: US envoy
The Indo-Pacific region is largely viewed as an area comprising the Indian Ocean and the western and central Pacific Ocean, including the South China Sea
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Beijing attempts to change global thinking on South China Sea, says report
Beijing has not only attempted to change facts on ground in South China Sea but is also seeking to gradually change world's mind regarding its claims in region, a Washington-based think tank has said
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Indian border tensions echo Beijing's South China Sea shenanigans
Chinese activities along the Sino-Indian border eerily mimic what has been happening in the South China Sea for nearly a decade
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India reiterates its stand, says South China Sea a part of global commons
Beijing claims almost all of the 1.3 million square mile South China Sea as its sovereign territory
Let the military prove its worth
New Delhi needs to give the military planners a free hand and not be overly considerate of China's sensitivities
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China's aggressive actions against India shows how CPC thinks: US NSA
China's "very aggressive" actions against India, and its moves in South China Sea and Hong Kong give a "good insight" into how the ruling CPC is thinking these days, US NSA Robert O'Brien said
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US-China tensions, rising Covid-19 cases hit indices; Sensex falls 661 pts
The benchmark Nifty ended the session at 10,607, a fall of 1.8 per cent or 195 points. The Sensex fell 661 points, or 1.8 per cent - the most since June 11
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US rejects China's claims in South China Sea, adding to tensions
The US has long opposed China's expansive territorial claims on the South China Sea
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China claims 1,000 years sovereignty over SCS; denies US charges
The tribunal said China has no legal basis to claim "historic rights" to resources in the SCS and it has violated the Philippines' sovereign rights in the disputed waters
US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea, terms 'completely unlawful'
The US stands with the international community in the defence of freedom of the seas and respect for sovereignty, says Mike Pompeo
US to reject nearly all Chinese maritime claims in South China Sea
In a move the officials say is expected as early as Monday, the administration will present the decision as an attempt to curb China's increasing assertiveness in the region
