Page 18 - South China Sea
China plans South China Sea drills ahead of court ruling
Philippines has challenged nine-dash lines that China uses to demarcate its claims to most of SCS in Permanent Court of Arbitration in Hague
There is a reason for US to pay attention to what China do: CIA chief
CIA Director John Brennan said the Chinese President has a strategic vision of what he wants to accomplish in the region
 "There is a reason for US to pay attention to what China do: CIA chief")
Will not accept UN tribunal verdict on South China Sea: China
China claims almost all of the SCS. Its claim is firmly contested by the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan
 "Will not accept UN tribunal verdict on South China Sea: China")
New Delhi plans counter-attack against Beijing
UN's Permanent Court of Arbitration, located in The Hague, is likely to rule against China in a case filed by Philippines in 2013 over former's claim on South China Sea
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Serious concerns over South China Sea: ASEAN ministers in China
China claims nearly all of the South China Sea, a vast tract of water through which a huge chunk of global shipping passes
China to install tsunami detection buoys in disputed South China Sea
They will be linked to international tsunami warning networks, providing early warnings for China's east and south coasts and nearby countries
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China hits at US 'provocations', says doesn't fear 'trouble'
This, after US Defence Secretary warned that Chinese construction on a South China Sea islet claimed by the Philippines would prompt 'actions being taken' by the US
US vows 'actions' if China builds new South China Sea structures
Rear Admiral Guan Youfei, attacked the Pentagon chief's remarks, by saying they reflected a 'Cold War mentality'
China says it will ignore South China Sea lawsuit decision
The Philippines has filed a case in the UN Convention on Law of the Sea
U.S. warns Beijing of alienating neighbours over South China Sea row
The Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam have competing claims in the area which is believed to have significant oil and gas deposits
US will uphold freedom of navigation in South China Sea: Carter
It has seen rising tension in the region and also between Washington and Beijing
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Game on for China, US ahead of South China Sea ruling
The Philippines asked an international court to rule on the status of features China claims
'Concerned' by situation in East, South China seas, says G7
Rising maritime tensions in Asia are a cause for concern & disputes should be resolved legally & peacefully
South China Sea dispute: China claims support of 40 countries
With massive backing from Russia, China has strengthened its claim over South China Sea
 "South China Sea dispute: China claims support of 40 countries")
Activity that puts South China Sea waters at risk of concern to India: US
China's actions in the SCS has raised questions and concerns among many nations in the region
 "Activity that puts South China Sea waters at risk of concern to India: US")
US, Chinese commanders hold South China Sea talks via video conference
During the call, US reportedly underlined its right of freedom of navigation and upholding rule of law in the waters
 "US, Chinese commanders hold South China Sea talks via video conference")
External forces should not interfere in South China Sea issue: Russian Foreign Minister
Sergei Lavrov said the South China Sea issue should be resolved peacefully through political means
 "External forces should not interfere in South China Sea issue: Russian Foreign Minister")
China's new plan on maritime cooperation in disputed South China Sea
China is currently entangled in a simmering maritime dispute over the South China Sea with Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan who counter its claim over almost the whole of the waterway
US protests against China landing its military jets in South China Sea
China said it landed a military aircraft on this newly build island for the first time to evacuate three critically ill construction workers
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China unilaterally asserting claims in South China Sea: John Kerry
He further called for resolving disputes in the region through diplomacy and negotiation
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