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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
 "China hits at US 'provocations', says doesn't fear 'trouble'")
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'
 "US vows 'actions' if China builds new South China Sea structures")
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
 "US will uphold freedom of navigation in South China Sea: Carter")
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
 "China's new plan on maritime cooperation in disputed South China Sea")
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
 "China unilaterally asserting claims in South China Sea: John Kerry")
China's activities in South China Sea may pose threat to trade routes: US
It further asserted that such developments could erode America's "competitive advantage" in Asia
China sets up joint research centre on SCS to assert claims
The inaugural ceremony of centre was held in Boao in south China's Hainan Province
Obama, Xi to meet, discuss South China Sea tensions
Invited by US President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the fourth Nuclear Security Summit to be held in Washington from March 31 to April 1
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Indonesia to summon Chinese envoy over illegal fishing in South China Sea
The incident reportedly took place about few kilometers off Indonesia's Natuna islands.
China to establish maritime judicial centre amid SCS dispute
The move comes as China boycotted a tribunal of the UNCLOS arbitrating on Philippines's petition countering China's claims in the SCS
 "China to establish maritime judicial centre amid SCS dispute")
US in talks to base long range bombers in Australia
According to a US General, amid concern about Beijing's military expansion in the South China Sea.
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