Beijing sends fighter jets to disputed island chain in South China Sea

Beijing has stationed eight warplanes on a strategic disputed island in the South China Sea, escalating tensions over territorial claims. Satellite images from July 15 showed at least four aircraft on Woody Island in the Paracels chain, believed to be J-11B air superiority fighters. More pictures the following day showed them in a different area […]

South China Sea: Australian warships encounter Chinese navy in disputed waters

On July 13, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released a statement contending that China’s claims in the South China Sea are “completely unlawful” and that there is “no coherent legal basis” for its nine-dash line map. This announcement was, of course, strongly opposed by China, which described it as completely unjustified.On July 13, US […]

South China Sea: Australian warships encounter Chinese navy in disputed waters

Australian warships have encountered China’s navy in the disputed South China Sea at a time of heightened diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The Australian government has played down the encounter – believed to have occurred last week – saying on Thursday that “all interactions with foreign warships throughout the deployment were conducted in a […]

Brunei, the quiet claimant, breaks its silence on the South China Sea

SUMMARY Brunei, long considered to be a “silent claimant” state in the South China Sea dispute, broke its silence recently as it released a rare statement urging parties to negotiate issues based on the rule of law.  While reaffirming Brunei’s commitment to maintain stability in the region, Brunei’s foreign ministry urged countries to discuss issues […]

Brunei, the quiet claimant, breaks its silence on the South China Sea

SUMMARY Brunei, long considered to be a “silent claimant” state in the South China Sea dispute, broke its silence recently as it released a rare statement urging parties to negotiate issues based on the rule of law.  While reaffirming Brunei’s commitment to maintain stability in the region, Brunei’s foreign ministry urged countries to discuss issues […]

China Using Covid Crisis To Bullying Its Neighbours, Militarise South China Sea: Pompeo In London

London [UK], July 22 (ANI): US State Secretary Mike Pompeo once again blasted at Beijing on Tuesday (local time) and urged nations to push back against the Asian giant, disgruntled on the fact that rather than helping the world during this Covid crisis, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is bullying its neighbours and militarise features […]

South China Sea: Chinese air force ‘sends warning’ to US Navy with live-fire drills

last week, as the US Navy steps up drills and freedom of navigation operations in the region.China’s air force held live-fire drills and sent more fighter jets to its base on disputed Woody Island inthe South China Sea The People’s Liberation Army Southern Theatre Command conducted the drills on Wednesday and Thursday last week, with […]