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.
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".
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.
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.
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.’
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.
Beijing's claims in South China Sea among various reasons for frosty ties. There have been instances where Australian assets were confronted by Chinese military in past few years.
The second face-to-face meeting between Marcos and Xi, comes as the Philippines has raised concerns over Chinese construction activities & Beijing's vessels in South China Sea.
Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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