Esper pushes allied effort to challenge China
4 years, 5 months ago

Esper pushes allied effort to challenge China

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — United States Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that Washington is counting on Asian partners to help rein in an increasingly aggressive China, as two of the US Navy’s most powerful warships conducted drills with allies in the Indian and Pacific oceans. US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images Esper, delivering an online speech to the UK based International Institute of Strategic Studies, said Washington was prepared to uphold its pledge to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific, banking on a three-pillar strategy to do so: “preparedness, strengthening partnerships and promoting a more networked region.” The partnerships were critically important, said Esper, who called them “a strategic network our competitors cannot match.” That network was on display around the Indo-Pacific as Esper spoke from the Pentagon. “There’s nothing new in terms of the position, but the tone and tenor of the statement tells you that India is going to speak in a louder voice on what’s happening in the South China Sea,” said Abhijit Singh, a senior fellow and head of Maritime Policy Initiative at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi. “China needs time to find out if such a stance represents genuine goodwill or is just a ‘smoke bomb’” that obscures Washington’s true intentions, the Global Times said.

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More storms are brewing in the South China Sea
4 days, 1 hour ago

More storms are brewing in the South China Sea

Live Mint  

Eight years ago China lost a legal battle over its fantastical territorial claims in the South China Sea. On June 17th Chinese coastguards wielded axes as they confronted Philippine sailors resupplying a beached warship that marks the Philippines’ legitimate claim on Second Thomas Shoal. Yet if it failed to back an important ally, American deterrence would suffer in Asia and …

South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China

Firstpost  

The US and its allies are working together to stand up to China’s actions in the South China Sea The South China Sea remains a major area of geopolitical tension, as China faces mounting pressure from the US and its Indo-Pacific allies. As the Biden administration continues to bolster security and defence cooperation across the region, it is evident that …

China publishes new details of its sweeping claims to South China Sea in row over Philippine law
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China publishes new details of its sweeping claims to South China Sea in row over Philippine law

The Independent  

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S. China Sea disputes still 'manageable'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

S. China Sea disputes still 'manageable'

China Daily  

The South China Sea is the world's busiest, most prosperous and most open sea, with freedom of navigation and overflight for ships and aircraft fully guaranteed, a report released on Friday showed. According to the report, citing public statistics, nearly 500,000 commercial vessels pass through the South China Sea annually, with approximately 40 percent of global trade passing through the …

S. China Sea disputes still 'manageable'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

S. China Sea disputes still 'manageable'

China Daily  

By Jiang Chenglong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-28 07:20 Ren'ai Reef. The South China Sea is the world's busiest, most prosperous and most open sea, with freedom of navigation and overflight for ships and aircraft fully guaranteed, a report released on Friday showed. According to the report, citing public statistics, nearly 500,000 commercial vessels pass through the South China …

South China Sea world's most open space, report says
2 months, 4 weeks ago

South China Sea world's most open space, report says

China Daily  

The South China Sea is the world's busiest, most prosperous, and most open sea, with freedom of navigation and overflight for ships and aircraft fully guaranteed, according to a report released on Friday. The report was released by the Beijing-based think tank South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative and focused on the navigation and overflight in the South China …

South China Sea world's most open space, report says
2 months, 4 weeks ago

South China Sea world's most open space, report says

China Daily  

The South China Sea is the world's busiest, most prosperous, and most open sea, with freedom of navigation and overflight for ships and aircraft fully guaranteed, according to a report released on Friday. The report was released by the Beijing-based think tank South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative and focused on the navigation and overflight in the South China …

Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberately slamming its vessel in South China Sea
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberately slamming its vessel in South China Sea

The Independent  

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US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
3 months, 4 weeks ago

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. military is open to consultations about escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday amid a spike in hostilities between Beijing and Manila in the disputed waters. Asked if the U.S. military would consider escorting Philippine ships delivering food and other supplies to Filipino forces in …

Japan scrambles jets after Chinese aircraft 'violates' airspace
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan scrambles jets after Chinese aircraft 'violates' airspace

The Hindu  

Close U.S. ally Japan said it scrambled fighter jets on Monday after a Chinese military aircraft "violated" its airspace in a further escalation of regional tensions. The aircraft "violated the territorial airspace off the Danjo Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture", prompting Japan to deploy "fighter jets on an emergency basis", Japan's Defence Ministry said. Deputy foreign minister Masataka Okano summoned China's …

It is Japan that is acting aggressively not China
5 months, 1 week ago

It is Japan that is acting aggressively not China

China Daily  

It is no coincidence that the Japanese Ministry of Defense made public for the first time a video clip showing a test firing of the country's first hypersonic missile on Monday, the same day the Japanese side reported that the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Shandong aircraft carrier strike group finished its six-day operation in the West Pacific waters to …

It is Japan that is acting aggressively not China
5 months, 1 week ago

It is Japan that is acting aggressively not China

China Daily  

It is no coincidence that the Japanese Ministry of Defense made public for the first time a video clip showing a test firing of the country's first hypersonic missile on Monday, the same day the Japanese side reported that the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Shandong aircraft carrier strike group finished its six-day operation in the West Pacific waters to …

China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive
6 months, 1 week ago

China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive

The Hindu  

A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on June 17, China’s coast guard said, in the latest flare-up of escalating territorial disputes that have sparked alarm. The Philippines says the shoal falls within its internationally recognized exclusive economic zone and often cites a 2016 international arbitration ruling invalidating …

China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive
6 months, 1 week ago

China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive

Associated Press  

TAIPEI — A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Monday, China’s coast guard said, in the latest flare-up of escalating territorial disputes that have sparked alarm. The Philippines says the shoal falls within its internationally recognized exclusive economic zone and often cites a 2016 international arbitration ruling …

China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision
6 months, 1 week ago

China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision

Al Jazeera  

In the latest incident in the waters disputed by China and the Philippines, two vessels collided. The Chinese statement claimed that a Philippine supply ship ignored repeated “solemn warnings,” and instead proceeded to “dangerously and unprofessionally” approach the Chinese coast guard vessel leading to the collision. Beijing accused the Philippine ship of “illegally breaking into the sea near Ren’ai Reef …

New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea

Raw Story  

New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which it can detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea, where neighbours and the G7 have accused Beijing of intimidation and coercion. “Enforcement would be highly escalatory and detrimental to regional peace and security.” The official said Washington “unequivocally rejects” China’s “sweeping and unlawful maritime claims” in the …

China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging China’s claim. New maritime rules issued by China that allow its coastguard to detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea have taken effect – but their international legitimacy is being questioned by neighbouring countries. “Foreign ships that have illegally entered China’s territorial waters …

China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — For the first time, China has publicized what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands. A statement from the Chinese Embassy in Manila said the “temporary special arrangement” agreed to during a visit to Beijing by former president Rodrigo Duterte allowed small scale fishing around the islands …

China's Sea Dragon: How new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the mighty US navy for ocean supremacy as Beijing's gold-buying spree sparks fears of war
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Sea Dragon: How new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the mighty US navy for ocean supremacy as Beijing's gold-buying spree sparks fears of war

Daily Mail  

China today launched the first sea trials for the nation's most advanced aircraft carrier that President Xi Jinping hopes will form the basis of his plan to transform his People's Liberation Army into a world-class fighting force. The Fujian prepares to set out for maiden sea trials from Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard in eastern China's Shanghai, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 The …

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves
8 months, 1 week ago

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves

Al Jazeera  

Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and the US stress the importance of abiding by maritime law. The leaders of Japan, the Philippines and the United States have voiced “serious concern” over China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea. “We express our serious concerns about the People’s Republic of China’s dangerous and aggressive behaviour in …

China says it patrolled the South China Sea in an apparent response to US naval drills with allies
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China says it patrolled the South China Sea in an apparent response to US naval drills with allies

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s military said Sunday that it had conducted air and sea patrols and that all activities that “disrupt the South China Sea” are under control, an apparent response to naval exercises by the U.S. and its allies. China has long-simmering territorial disputes with a number of Southeast Asian nations in the South China Sea, a major shipping route. …

China says US has 'no right' to interfere in South China Sea
9 months ago

China says US has 'no right' to interfere in South China Sea

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: China said Tuesday the United States had "no right" to interfere in the South China Sea, after Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington stood by its commitments to defend the Philippines against armed attack in the disputed waterway. "The United States is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to interfere in …

Non-regional powers creating troubles in South China Sea
9 months, 1 week ago

Non-regional powers creating troubles in South China Sea

China Daily  

Ren'ai Reef Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated China's position on the South China Sea issue at a press conference on March 7 during the just-concluded annual sessions of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee. The South China Sea is also the route through which foreign powers have attacked and invaded the coastal areas …

China accuses US of ‘abusing’ international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea
11 months ago

China accuses US of ‘abusing’ international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China accused the U.S. of abusing international law with its military maneuvers in the western Pacific, one day after an American naval destroyer sailed through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait. “The United States military flies, sails and operates anywhere international law allows.” China’s rise has given it the ability to project military power into the western Pacific, which …

In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Warning in talks between Chinese and US military officials comes days before self-ruled island holds elections. Chinese military officials have told their US counterparts that Beijing will “never compromise” on the issue of Taiwan, the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. The two sides are at odds over a range of issues from Taiwan to Beijing’s expansive claims …

China, U.S. hold rival drills in disputed South China Sea
11 months, 2 weeks ago

China, U.S. hold rival drills in disputed South China Sea

The Hindu  

China showcased on Thursday fighter jets firing missiles in the South China Sea, as it held rival military exercises with the United States in the hotly contested waters. "We urge relevant countries to stop their irresponsible actions and earnestly respect the efforts of countries in the region to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea," he said. Projecting …

In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia
11 months, 3 weeks ago

In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia

Al Jazeera  

In 2023, the US made a ‘once in a generation effort’ to boost diplomatic and defence ties in the Asia Pacific as part of a campaign to compete with China, analysts say. And the US military’s so-called “freedom of navigation exercises” in the contested waterways near China are part of a push by the administration of President Joe Biden to …

'Shouldn't harm interests..': China vexed over India-Philippines naval exercises in South China Sea
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Shouldn't harm interests..': China vexed over India-Philippines naval exercises in South China Sea

India TV News  

The recent naval exercises between India and the Philippines on the disputed Souhave left the Chinese military miffed as it made a stern warning on Thursday that defence cooperation between different countries should not harm the interests of third countries and regional peace. Earlier this month, INS Kadmatt during its visit to the Philippines participated in a maritime exercise in …

China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute
1 year ago

China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute

Al Jazeera  

Tensions between the two countries have risen this year, with China attempting to disrupt Filipino ship resupply missions. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Manila to “act with caution” over the hotly-contested South China Sea as his Philippines counterpart Enrique Manalo noted the need for dialogue between the two countries. Wang and Manalo spoke by phone on Wednesday with …

Vantage | How China uses ships to bully neighbours in South China Sea
1 year ago

Vantage | How China uses ships to bully neighbours in South China Sea

Firstpost  

A big white ship that belongs to China’s coast guard was seen targeting a vessel from the Philippines which wasn’t even a military ship This weekend, the world witnessed it, how China rides roughshod over its neighbours. A big white ship that belongs to China’s coast guard was seen targeting a vessel from the Philippines which wasn’t even a military …

Philippines and China accuse each other of South China Sea collisions
1 year ago

Philippines and China accuse each other of South China Sea collisions

Al Jazeera  

Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime incidents in the contested South China Sea. The Philippines and China have traded accusations over a collision of their vessels near a shoal in the South China Sea amid rising tensions in the disputed waters. The Philippine coast guard accused China of firing water cannons and ramming resupply vessels and a …

China says a US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into waters in the South China Sea
1 year ago

China says a US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into waters in the South China Sea

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Chinese military said that an American naval ship had “illegally intruded” on Monday into waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, the site of a hot territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. “The U.S. deliberately disrupted the situation in the South China Sea, seriously violated China’s sovereignty and security, seriously undermined regional …

Beijing accuses US navy of ‘illegally’ entering South China Sea territory
1 year ago

Beijing accuses US navy of ‘illegally’ entering South China Sea territory

Al Jazeera  

China says that the United States has undermined ‘regional peace and stability’. “The US deliberately disrupted the situation in the South China Sea,” the People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater asserted in a statement. Dwarfed by China’s military might, the country has sought support from US forces, the major military power patrolling the important shipping lanes and fishing grounds in the …

Japan joins Philippines, US to counter Chinese military in South China Sea
1 year, 1 month ago

Japan joins Philippines, US to counter Chinese military in South China Sea

Firstpost  

Amid long-standing disputes over maritime sovereignty, the Philippines and Japan, two of the US’s closest Asian allies, have taken a firm stance against what they perceive to be aggressive behaviour by Chinese vessels As he pledged to support the improvement of Manila’s security capabilities, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated on Saturday that his nation, the Philippines, and the United …

US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea
1 year, 1 month ago

US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military said, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region. China’s Foreign Ministry put the blame on the U.S., suggesting the American aircraft was flying over …

US blasted for inciting instability in South China Sea
1 year, 5 months ago

US blasted for inciting instability in South China Sea

China Daily  

This bird eye view shows the coral reefs in China's Xisha Islands, South China Sea. Despite the overall stability in the South China Sea region, the United States of late "has been standing out as a major factor inciting instability" given its role as a troublemaker in the region, said a leading Chinese scholar on maritime issues. "Although there are …

US seeks stronger alliance with India in South China Sea
1 year, 5 months ago

US seeks stronger alliance with India in South China Sea

India Today  

The United States expects a greater partnership with India in the South China Sea, where China has been at the center of numerous territorial disputes with regional countries, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Wednesday. The United States and India declared themselves "among the closest partners in the world" last week during a state visit to Washington …

US denounces China’s ‘aggressive’ manoeuvre over South China Sea
1 year, 6 months ago

US denounces China’s ‘aggressive’ manoeuvre over South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

The US has accused a Chinese military jet of flying too close to its aircraft, causing dangerous turbulence. The United States has accused a Chinese fighter jet of performing an “unnecessarily aggressive” manoeuvre against one of its aircraft during a flight over the South China Sea, a disputed region of significant strategic importance. The narrow fly-by and the US’s subsequent …

India monitored Chinese ships during drill in South China Sea
1 year, 7 months ago

India monitored Chinese ships during drill in South China Sea

Live Mint  

India monitored several Chinese ships that appeared in a portion of the South China Sea where a flotilla of Southeast Asian nations’ warships were engaged in military drills, Bloomberg has reported citing a government official. The abrupt 90-degree turn of Chinese vessels into the path of the ASEAN-India maritime exercise was strikingly coincidental, but it’s unclear whether it was directly …

Philippines reports ‘confrontation’ with China in South China Sea
1 year, 7 months ago

Philippines reports ‘confrontation’ with China in South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

The Philippine Coast Guard has said two of its vessels were involved in a “confrontation” with the Chinese navy in the disputed South China Sea and accused the Chinese Coast Guard of engaging in “dangerous maneuvers” at Second Thomas Shoal, a long-running flashpoint between the two countries. The first incident occurred when the Chinese navy ship “crossed paths” with the …

China’s FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties
1 year, 8 months ago

China’s FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — China’s foreign minister said Saturday his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing’s behavior in the disputed South China Sea and Manila’s deeping military cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks in Manila with his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, and was scheduled to meet …

China threatens consequences over US warship's actions
1 year, 9 months ago

China threatens consequences over US warship's actions

India Today  

China threatened “serious consequences” Friday after the United States Navy sailed a destroyer around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for the second day in a row, in a move Beijing claimed was a violation of its sovereignty and security. “Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea pose a serious threat to the freedom …

China threatens consequences over US warship’s actions
1 year, 9 months ago

China threatens consequences over US warship’s actions

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China threatened “serious consequences” Friday after the United States Navy sailed a destroyer around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for the second day in a row, in a move Beijing claimed was a violation of its sovereignty and security. “Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea pose a serious threat to …

Chinese military says 'warned' U.S. warship to leave South China Sea
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese military says 'warned' U.S. warship to leave South China Sea

The Hindu  

The Chinese military said it warned a U.S. warship to "leave" waters in the disputed South China Sea on Thursday, a claim swiftly denied as "false" by American forces. China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea — a strategic waterway through which trillions of dollars in trade pass annually — despite an international court ruling that the …

Chinese military says US ship ‘warned’ away in South China Sea
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese military says US ship ‘warned’ away in South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

PLA says the USS Milius’s intrusion into its territorial waters undermined regional peace and stability. China’s military says it tracked and warned away a United States warship that had illegally entered waters it claims in the South China Sea. In a statement on Thursday, the Southern Theatre Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army said the USS Milius, a guided …

Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea
1 year, 9 months ago

Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea

The Independent  

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Chinese military shoos away US navy aircraft from South China sea, reports claim
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese military shoos away US navy aircraft from South China sea, reports claim

Firstpost  

As China tries to establish itself as the dominant power in the region and asserts control over many of the mostly uninhabited islands in the sea, U.S. military officials claim that encounters are occurring more frequently in the South China Sea Washington: China allegedly sent a menacing radio warning to a U.S. Navy plane recently flying over the South China …

US holds drills in South China Sea amid tensions with China
1 year, 10 months ago

US holds drills in South China Sea amid tensions with China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The United States Navy and Marine Corps are holding joint exercises in the South China Sea at a time of heightened tensions with Beijing over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon. The 7th Fleet based in Japan said Sunday that the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier strike group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit have been …

Chinese navy holds ‘confrontational drills’ in South China Sea
1 year, 11 months ago

Chinese navy holds ‘confrontational drills’ in South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Drills came as the US Nimitz aircraft carrier group also conducted ‘maritime strike training’ in the contested waterway. The Chinese navy has carried out a series of “confrontational drills” in the South China Sea, state media has reported, after a United States aircraft carrier group began operating in the contested waterway. The Chinese navy’s Shandong aircraft carrier group conducted “realistic …

US says Chinese intercept could have caused air collision
1 year, 11 months ago

US says Chinese intercept could have caused air collision

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The U.S. military says a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to an Air Force plane over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to maneuver to avoid a collision. The U.S. plane was “lawfully conducting routine operations over the South China Sea in international airspace,” the statement said. Its pilot was forced to “take evasive maneuvers …

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