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China, Philippines agree South China Sea issue does not determine all relations
Will not affect bilateral cooperation in economic, trade and investment fields
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China opens South China Sea website
The Chinese language site has 10 sections that cover basic information, news, historical archives
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India, Vietnam hold strategic dialogue; talk South China Sea
The two countries also discussed issues including security cooperation during their 5th Strategic Dialogue
Japan warns China over territorial aggression
In June Japan accused China of sending a spy ship into its territorial waters as Tokyo conducted a joint exercise with the US and India
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China top court warns of criminal liability for SCS violators
Supreme People's Court issued a regulation of judicial interpretation to clarify China's jurisdiction over its territorial seas
Chinese military vows to protect its maritime rights
Last month, the PLA conducted two military drills in the South China Sea ahead of the tribunal verdict on July 21
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Amid heightened tension, China, Russia to hold joint naval exercises in South China Sea
An arbitration court in the Hague ruled recently that China does not have historic rights to the SCS
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John Kerry calls for restraint over South China Sea
The Beijing-Manila conflict culminated on July 12 when the PCA verdict came out in favour of the latter
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Vietnam warns South China Sea is a 'test' of ASEAN
Most members of the bloc want to keep pressure on China over its campaign of island building in the strategic waters
China tells Japan not to intervene in South China Sea
South China Sea disputes involve both island and maritime claims among several sovereign states within the region
No ASEAN consensus on South China Sea row
A diplomat said United States also did not push China during the discussion, leaving ASEAN countries with little firepower
Cambodia blocking ASEAN consensus on SCS: Diplomat
Communist-ruled Laos also has close links with Beijing and has been accused of preventing a united front on the South China Sea issue
South China Sea: Philippines says will talk with China only on basis of court ruling
Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favour of the Philippines over China's territorial and maritime claims in the South China Sea
South China Sea dispute shouldn't hamper China-ASEAN ties: Zhao Qizheng
Zhao further stated that China-ASEAN relations should be based on common interests and aim for deepening political communications and enhance cultural exchanges in the future
South China Sea closed for China martial exercise
China rejected last Tuesday's ruling by the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration in a case initiated by the Philippines, and refused to take part in the arbitration
China announces South China Sea military exercises
China rejected the ruling by the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration in a case initiated by the Philippines
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UN Court reaffirms 'no-link' to South China Sea arbitral tribunal
The PCA is not a court, merely an international mediation agency that allows arbitration for non-state entities and individuals
South China Sea arbitration: China hints at hidden agenda
State Councilor said certain countries outside region have attempted to deny China's sovereign rights in sea
Philippines: No concession to China in sea row win
China had built artificial islands atop seven reefs in the area, inflicting severe environmental damage, tribunal had said
US Navy's top admiral to visit China, discuss S China Sea
Visit comes as China has warned other countries against threatening its security in the South China Sea
