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TopicSouth China Sea

Topic: South China Sea

Philippines approaches Malaysia, Vietnam with proposal for code of conduct for South China Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of Philippines said escalating tension in South China Sea required Manila to partner with allies & neighbours to maintain peace.

Philippines President Marcos meets Xi Jinping seeking ways to reduce South China Sea tensions

Marcos said he voiced concern over South China Sea incidents between Chinese and Philippine vessels, including one collision. He said he also raised plight of Filipino fishermen.

‘Fragile security situation in South China Sea’ — Navy chief highlights danger to sea order

Owing to increased presence of multinational forces & differing interpretations of laws, there is fear that global commons can change to contested seas, Admiral R. Hari Kumar adds.

Philippines to remove barrier placed by China in South China Sea

The country's foreign ministry said that the barriers violated international law & that the Philippines would "protect our country's sovereignty and the livelihood of our fisherfolk".

Grounded ship, disputed waters, hostile neighbours: Face-off between China & Philippines in South China Sea

Concerns are growing after an attack on a Philippine vessel by Chinese coast guard. ThePrint explains China’s claims over the South China Sea & US-Philippine ties.

Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned its boat in South China Sea

China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea, an assertion rejected internationally.

US expects more cooperation with India over issues in South China Sea

US & India, during Modi's visit, touted themselves as 'close partners' & stressed the importance of following international law to tackle maritime rule challenges, including in the South China Sea.

South China Sea should not be ‘hunting ground’ for foreign forces, says China’s foreign ministry

Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told media that ‘South China Sea is home to all regional countries, and should not be a hunting ground for external forces.’

China, US Navy in row over guided-missile destroyer in South China Sea

China claims vast swathes of the area that overlap with exclusive economic zones of various countries including the Philippines

US has significant concerns about China’s behaviour, says John Kirby

National Security Council spokesperson said China’s coercive behaviour in South China Sea in pursuing false maritime claims, concerns intellectual theft and some trade practices.

On Camera

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.