Australia Supports ‘US Incursion’ in South China Sea
In a recent naval patrol exercise, Australia has supported US for its incursion in South China Sea. Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne backed US for its navigation efforts and called it...
View ArticleAustralia Vital in Countering China, Says Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio, one of the front runners in the US presidential race, has hailed Australia’s strategic value in dealing with China. He said greater partnership between the US Navy and Australia is vital...
View ArticleAustralia to Question China Over South China Sea Dispute
The Australian government is all set to ask China about its massive island-building program in the South China Sea, with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on a “please explain” mode to Beijing....
View ArticleAustralia Should Not Disturb Regional Stability: China
Australia’s involvement in South China Sea has drawn a sharp reaction from China. China also timed its words to coincide with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop’s visit to Beijing. She will be holding talks...
View ArticleChina Deploys Missiles in South China Sea Islands
China has positioned surface-to-air missiles launchers in one of its contested islands in South China Sea. US Secretary of State John Kerry stated that United States is going to have “very serious”...
View ArticleLabor to Send War Ships to South China Sea
The Australian Labor Party has vowed to send Australian warships within 12 nautical miles of the islands in the South China Sea. The party has claimed doing so if it comes to power. Shadow Defence...
View ArticleCivilian Flights Facing China Missile Risk: Julie Bishop
Australia has raised concerns about China’s reported deployment of surface to air missiles in South China Sea islands as a grave risk to civilian commercial flights. According to Australia’s foreign...
View ArticleUS Prepared to Cooperate With India ‘as never before’
Indian leadership is greatly needed in the Asia Pacific region and US is all set to cooperate with India “as never before”, a top US diplomat said. Richard Verma, the US ambassador to India, reported...
View ArticleAustralia’s NT Chief Welcomes US Bombers
The plan to induct US bombers in Australia’s Northern Territory has been welcomed by the region’s chief minister Adam Giles. The NT chief said he “absolutely” supports the presence of bombers and...
View ArticleSouth China Sea: Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia to Hold Talks
Australia will be discussing China’s military take on the South China Sea dispute next week with Malaysia after the country has shown its interest in joining the “freedom of navigation” patrols when...
View ArticleMalcolm Turnbull Joins Forces With Xi Jinping: Australia and China Talks...
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is expected to talk about trade and tourism partnership with China during his visit to the nation. He is likely to raise the South China Sea dispute over...
View ArticleSouth China Sea to Have Nuclear Plants? China Plans 20 Floating Nuclear Plants
Signalling its grand plans in the disputed South China Sea Islands, China will install floating nuclear plants aimed at powering the remote islands. Under the plan, China National Offshore Oil...
View ArticleSouth China Sea: Chinese Singer Visits Disputed Islands to Entertain Military
Chinese military folk singer Song Zuying was sent to the South China Sea and took to the stage to perform in front of the troops at the Fiery Cross Reef over the weekend. Song is a star of the military...
View ArticleSouth China Sea: Sattelite Pictures From US Show China’s Military Base Has Grown
China, which was suspected of building military outposts on the already disputed islands of the South China Sea, dismissed a US report released on Friday. The report showed satellite photos of growing...
View ArticleSouth China Sea Tension Escalates: China Doesn’t Fear US?
Amidst tensions resulting from conflicting territorial claims in the South China Sea, China made it clear it “had no fear of trouble” from the United States, the world’s most powerful country....
View ArticleSouth China Sea Old Book Proves China’s Ownership?
China has once again invoked ownership on the South China Sea and said that a book authored by a fisherman, is the proof that can back their claims. The book is believed to be written over 600 years...
View ArticleSouth China Sea Update: China Threatens US Again, Backtracks
The South China Sea dispute has come into focus once again following a Chinese newspaper’s threatening words for the United States while asking China to prepare for “military confrontation.” Newspaper...
View ArticleSouth China Sea Ruling: Judges Bribed for Anti-China Ruling?
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin has criticized The Hague decision that ruled Beijing has no right over the South China Sea, saying the judges were bribed. The comment from the senior official...
View ArticleSouth China Sea War: China Threatens Australia to Keep ‘Peace’
China has issued a blunt warning against Australia, asking the nation to keep itself out of the South China Sea dispute. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop commented on China’s decision of...
View ArticleSouth China Sea: China Warns Australia From Joining US
Former Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr criticized Australia for giving negative comments about China after The Hague verdict on South China Sea sovereignty last week. He said that the take of...
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