Topic: South China Sea
China says troop withdrawal from Afghanistan show US’ definition of rules-based order
Chinese foreign ministry's response came after US Vice President accused China of continuing coercion & claiming the majority of South China Sea, undermining the rules-based order.
Chinese counterpart listening, Rajnath calls for freedom of navigation in South China Sea
Rajnath Singh was speaking at the virtual ASEAN Plus Defence Ministers' Meet, where US Secretary of Defense Llyod Austin was also present.
China does not want war. It’s playing the long game
Sometimes actions speak louder than words. And China’s actions so far have avoided crossing the threshold of open warfare.
‘Blatant falsehoods’: Philippines hits out at China over its remarks on vessels in Whitsun Reef
Manila and Beijing have been engaged in a verbal tussle since last month, when more than 200 Chinese fishing vessels were sighted near Whitsun Reef.
Indian Ocean a shared asset, nations must synergise efforts to ensure safety, says Rajnath
Noting that one's threat today could be another's tomorrow, Defence Minsiter Rajnath Singh called on countries in the Indian Ocean region to improve trade & naval cooperation.
India, Vietnam to conduct 2-day naval exercise in South China Sea
INS Kiltan has been sent to the country to deliver relief material for flood-affected people in central Vietnam and it will participate in the exercise from 26 to 27 December.
South China Sea, defence cooperation — What India, Vietnam discussed at virtual summit
PM Modi said Vietnam is a key partner in the Indo-Pacific initiative, and cooperation can make an important contribution in maintaining peace in the region.
Rajnath Singh assures ‘friend’ Vietnam of help modernising its armed forces
India has been in talks with Vietnam, which has maritime border issues with China in the South China Sea, over Hanoi’s interest in acquiring supersonic cruise missile BrahMos.
Jaishankar to visit Japan in October, participate in Quad meeting amid China tensions
During the visit on 6-7 October, Jaishankar will also be meeting his US, Australian & Japanese counterparts — Mike Pompeo, Marise Payne and Motegi Toshimitsu — separately.
China using militarised outposts in South China Sea to control areas not under it, says US
The US demanded President Xi Jinping to honour his commitment that these maritime constructions won't target or impact any country.
Ajit Doval is wrong. Civil society not dangerous, we pushed back militants in Meghalaya
Ajit Doval thinks civil society is the new frontier of war. But ‘Shillong We Care’, a small group of citizens, stood up to militants and extortion.
Bezos, Branson & Musk — Are billionaires popularising space travel or just on an ego trip?
Jeff Bezos will travel to the edge of space in his New Shepard aircraft — more than a week after billionaire Richard Branson defeated him in a fast developing space race.