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Between 2013 and 2018, China increased its air and sea incursions into the SCS twelve-fold. (Photo:File)

Pak owes China USD 10 million for Gwadar port, says US general

Pakistan owes China at least USD 10 billion for the construction of the Gwadar port and other projects, a top US general said.

16 Mar 2019 9:03 AM

China is keen to beef up its armed forces amid territorial disputes in the South China Sea and escalating tension with the United States over issues ranging from trade to the status of Taiwan. (Photo: File)

'Major changes never seen in a century': Xi tells Army to be battle-ready

Xi said the armed forces must devise strategies for the new era and take on responsibilities for preparing and waging war.

05 Jan 2019 11:58 AM

The contested sovereignty of maritime territories pose a major challenge in East Asia and the South China Sea and these disputed maritime boundaries are threatening international waters, Gen Rawat said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India has no extra-territorial ambitions, says Army chief

'Our aim is to ensure conducive external, internal security environment for economic progress and socio-political development,' Rawat said.

01 Nov 2018 4:14 PM

China's military ties with the United States are important and sensitive, Wei said, adding that Taiwan was a 'core' interest of China's and Beijing opposed displays of strength by 'outside forces' in the South China Sea. (Photo: AP | File)

China will never give up an inch of territory: Defence Minister

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe made the remarks at the opening of the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.

25 Oct 2018 4:34 PM

The Charles de Gaulle, currently in the southern French port of Toulon undergoing renovation, should be ready to sail to the Indian Ocean early next year, Defence Minister Florence Parly said. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

As Chinese assertion grows, France plans aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

France, Australia and India had a responsibility to protect the region from 'hegemony' -- a veiled reference to Beijing's growing might.

20 Oct 2018 1:19 PM

The statement comes at a time when officials in Washington believe Beijing has been 'diverting civilian nuclear technology to power the new generations of Chinese submarines, aircraft carriers and floating nuclear power plants.' (Representational Image)

US limits nuclear technology to China citing proliferation, military diversion

The move came a day after US Dept of Justice announced arrest of Chinese intelligence officer who was stealing secret information.

13 Oct 2018 9:20 AM

Trump also said Pompeo did not have a great meeting in China. (Photo: AP | File)

Obama administration was 'impotent' about South China Sea: Trump

Trump's remarks came hrs after he was briefed at White House by Pompeo on his meetings with top Chinese leadership in Beijing this week.

10 Oct 2018 11:35 AM

An official US statement described the move by the Chinese destroyer as 'unsafe' because it moved within 41 metres of the US warship. (Representational Image)

Chinese warship in ‘unsafe’ encounter with US destroyer in South China Sea

China expressed firm opposition to US warship sailing near islands and reefs claimed by it in South China Sea.

02 Oct 2018 4:53 PM

The Chinese ship then conducted a series of 'increasingly aggressive manoeuvres, and warned the Decatur to depart the area.' (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Chinese warship sails within yards of US destroyer in 'unsafe' encounter

The 12-mile distance is commonly accepted as constituting the territorial waters of a landmass.

02 Oct 2018 11:06 AM

The Pentagon said on Wednesday the heavy bombers had taken part in a combined operation with Japan over the East China Sea and had flown through international airspace over the South China Sea a day before. (Representational Image)

China slams US B-52's fly over South China Sea as 'provocative'

Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Dave Eastburn said this week's flights were part of 'regularly scheduled operations.'

27 Sep 2018 5:02 PM

Nevertheless, Tokyo insisted today: 'There is no change in our basic recognition concerning the threat of North Korea's nuclear weapons and missiles.' (Photo: AP)

North Korea still 'serious, imminent threat': Japan on Korean Peninsula

Japan's 2018 defence white paper said Beijing was sparking 'security concerns in region and international community, including Japan'.

28 Aug 2018 12:26 PM

Beijing's suggestions are part of efforts to expand its influence in the South China Sea, which it claims almost entirely. (Representational image/AFP)

China seeks military drills with ASEAN nations in disputed waters

China insists on outside countries being excluded, as per a draft document, in what analysts said was a bid to diminish US influence.

02 Aug 2018 7:13 PM

The Kaga (bottom), which will be accompanied by an escort ship, may also conduct ad hoc joint drills with warships from other counties in the region, they said. Its sister ship, the Izumo (top), was on the same tour last year. (Photo: AP)

Japan to send warship on tour of South China Sea, Indian Ocean

The 248 metre-long Kaga, which can operate several helicopters simultaneously, will make stops in India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

05 Jul 2018 6:58 PM

The Navy is leading the investigation into the breach with the help of the FBI, officials said. (Representational image)

China govt hackers steal massive cache of US Navy data: report

A Washington Post report says some 614 gigabytes of material were taken in the breaches that occurred in January and February.

09 Jun 2018 9:31 AM

The US military has a long-standing position that its operations are carried out throughout the world, including in areas claimed by allies, and that they are separate from political considerations. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

Two US warships sail near South China Sea islands claimed by Beijing

The operation was the latest attempt to counter what US sees as Beijing's efforts to limit freedom of navigation in the strategic waters.

27 May 2018 5:33 PM

China says its military facilities in the Spratlys are purely defensive, and that it can do what it likes on its own territory. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

China Air Force lands bombers on South China Sea island

Philippine opposition lawmakers condemned China's militarization of the South China Sea.

20 May 2018 6:25 PM

Powered by four turboprop engines, the AG600 can carry 50 people during maritime search-and-rescue missions, and can scoop up 12 metric tons of water within 20 seconds for fire fighting trips, according to state media. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

China to deliver world's largest amphibious aircraft by 2022: report

In December, state media said that the aircraft had received 17 orders so far from Chinese government departments and Chinese companies.

14 May 2018 12:29 PM

China's newly-built aircraft carrier Liaoning is transferred from dry dock into the water at a launch ceremony at a shipyard in Dalian. (Photo: AP)

China’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier leaves for sea trials

The completely home-grown aircraft carrier has departed for sea trials on Sunday morning.

13 May 2018 12:12 PM

Washington and other western countries have insisted that disputes must be settled legally and that freedom of navigation be respected.(Photo: AP)

White House warns China on growing militarization in South China Sea

The South China Sea which sits between Vietnam, Philippines, China and other nations is subject to a myriad of competing territorial claims.

04 May 2018 11:27 AM

China's Defence Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Photo: Representational Image)

China installs missile systems on South China Sea outposts: report

The move, if confirmed, would mark first Chinese missile deployments in Spratly Islands, where several Asian countries have rival claims.

03 May 2018 2:20 PM

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