South China Sea

Japan PM meets Chinese President in first in-person talks, expresses concerns over Taiwan, South China Sea

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first in-person talks on Friday as part of…

6 days ago

Philippines enacts maritime laws to strengthen sovereignty amid South China Sea tensions

The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has enacted two new maritime laws designed to safeguard the nation's contested territory…

1 week ago

Philippines opposes China’s new map claim over Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines government on Tuesday protested against Chinese escalations over the South China Sea, announcing baselines around the disputed Scarborough…

1 week ago

Taiwan rejects China’s claims over South China Sea amid military escalation

Taiwan has firmly rejected China's renewed claims over the South China Sea, reaffirming its sovereignty and rights over the disputed…

1 week ago

Free, open Indo-Pacific vital for peace and progress of entire region: PM Modi at East Asia Summit

A free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific is vital for the peace and progress of the entire region, Prime Minister Narendra…

1 month ago

Quad leaders’ express “serious concerns” about intimidating maneuvers in South China Sea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…

2 months ago

“Quad since its inception has been working to make lives of people better in Indo-Pacific”: US official

US State Department's Hindustani Language Spokesperson, Margaret Macleod, has said that Quad since its inception has been working to make…

2 months ago

US, Lithuania concerned over China’s “provocative, destabilising activities” in South China Sea

The United States and Lithuania have expressed concern regarding China's "continued provocative, destabilising and intimidating activities" in the South China…

2 months ago

India, Singapore call for “freedom of navigation in and overflight above South China Sea”, adherence to UNCLOS

India and Singapore have called for peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea, emphasising the importance of maintaining…

3 months ago

China paradoxically breaks laws to “uphold” its law in South China Sea

China's twisting of the truth is becoming increasingly bizarre as it attempts to drive the Philippines out of its own…

3 months ago

Maritime security will figure among discussions, says MEA ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Singapore

Secretary East, Ministry of External Affairs, Jaideep Mazumdar, said on Monday, that that discussion on the maritime security will be…

3 months ago

Philippines focusing on strengthening military after “dangerous” moves by China

Philippines Defence Secretary on Monday said that his country is focused on strengthening its military to deter armed attacks, local…

3 months ago

Philippines, Chinese vessels ‘collide’ in South China Sea, both countries blame each other

The Philippines said on Monday that one of its coast guard vessels was rammed and another subjected to "aggressive manoeuvres"…

3 months ago

China holds military drills in S. China Sea amidst manoeuvres by US, allies

China's military has launched military drills near a territory in the South China Sea near Philippines. The Southern Theatre Command…

4 months ago

Philippines, Vietnam Coast Guards to hold historic joint exercises amid South China Sea tensions

In a move to strengthen maritime cooperation, the coast guards of the Philippines and Vietnam will conduct their first-ever joint…

4 months ago

Germany, Philippines enter in defence agreement amid rising tensions in South China Sea

Philippines Secretary of National Defence Gilberto Teodoro and German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius committed to a defence agreement…

4 months ago

Taiwan hosts China-focused summit amidst Beijing pressure on global lawmakers not to attend

Amidst intimidation tactics by China, Taiwan on Monday welcomed a group of parliamentarians from around the world for an annual…

4 months ago

Philippines implements ban on offshore gambling, targeting Chinese-run operations

The Philippines has taken decisive action to ban Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), a move primarily aimed at an industry…

4 months ago

Japan, Philippines ink defence pact, amid China’s aggression

Japan and the Philippines on Monday signed a bilateral defence agreement to facilitate joint exercises for closer security cooperation, amid…

5 months ago

“Aloha Hawai!”: Navy Ship INS Shivalik reaches Pearl Harbour to participate in ‘Exercise RIMPAC 2024’

Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik, mission deployed in the South China Sea and North Pacific Ocean, has reached Pearl…

5 months ago

Won’t get intimidated: Philippines President on growing Chinese aggression in South China Sea

Amid China's growing aggression, Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said that the nation would not be intimidated by Beijing's…

5 months ago