The Commander of US Navy’s seventh fleet, Vice Admiral Karl Thomas, has said that the US Navy will contest any excessive claims in the South China Sea. Speaking at a…
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Located in the south of China, the South China Sea is traditionally considered its backyard by China. It has its commercial value; however, its strategic importance outweighs the former for…
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Malaysia Says it is ‘Firmly Committed’ to Protecting its Rights in South China Sea
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaMetro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Malaysia would like issues on the South China Sea (SCS) to be resolved peacefully but without compromising its rights and interests in the disputed waters, according…
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ASEAN’s South China Sea Code: Another Room for Great Power Rivalry?
by Myint Nyanby Myint Nyanhe South China Sea is a significant resource-rich waterway that is crisscrossed by coinciding claims from China and several ASEAN members. The geopolitical and socioeconomic importance of the region is…
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China, ASEAN to ‘accelerate Consultations’ on South China Sea Code
Despite promises from the Indonesian and Chinese foreign ministers, there is little reason to expect rapid progress on the long-awaited Code of Conduct. China and Southeast Asian countries will intensify…
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In a 1st, Indian Submarine Ins Sindhukesari Docks in Indonesia Amid South China Sea Conflict
NEW DELHI: An Indian submarine has, for the first time ever, docked in Indonesia, which is among the countries locked in a maritime dispute with China in the contentious South…
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China Promises to Work With ASEAN for Peace and Stability in South China Sea
by Kan Khineby Kan KhineJAKARTA – Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Wednesday vowed that China will work with South-east Asia to “jointly safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea”, amid rising…