South China Sea

China Installed Weapon System On Contested Territory In South China Sea; Is This The Global Crisis Sparked Dropping The 'One China Policy'?

By Archer Ferguson - Dec 15, 2016 03:10 AM EST

The weapon system installed by China in the South China Sea could really start a global crisis. The United States stand is still unclear but a necessary action is needed.

Trump’s Taiwan call: A 10 Minute Call That Could Change History

By Kenn Mark - Dec 06, 2016 09:07 AM EST

US President Elect Donald Trump and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen had a phone conversation which created a lot of controversy.

China May Be Building Radar System In South China Sea's Disputed Islands

By Jenn Loro - Feb 26, 2016 10:37 AM EST

A new troubling report revealed satellite images showing China’s newly-installed "high-frequency radar installation" purportedly to enhance Beijing’s ability to monitor surface and air traffic in the hotly disputed South China Sea.

China Releases Missiles In Contested Island In South China Sea

By Jenn Loro - Feb 18, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Recent civilian satellite images show China putting missiles on Chinese-occupied Woody Island of the Paracel Island chain heightening tensions in the South China Sea.

China Confirms Plans for Building a Second Aircraft Carrier

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 31, 2015 01:28 PM EST

China has confirmed its plans for building a second aircraft carrier.

Amid Fears of China, Vietnam's Leader to Visit Obama

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 03, 2015 12:39 PM EDT

The leader of Vietnam will visit with President Barack Obama, a historic moment in the relationship between the two countries that fought a war against each other 40 years ago.

China Inaugurates 2 New Lighthouses in South China Sea

By Dustin M Braden - May 26, 2015 01:58 PM EDT

Just days after a recent showdown between the Chinese and US navies in the South China Sea, China started construction on two new lighthouses in the contested territory.

China Makes Official Complaint Over, Philippines Demand More US Involvement in South China Sea

By Dustin M Braden - May 25, 2015 10:07 AM EDT

China has logged an official complaint about spy plane flights in the South China Sea at the same time the Philippines is demanding greater US involvement just days after a harrowing showdown between the Chinese and US navies.

Ex-Reagan Official Warns: N-War Future Is Likely, China And Russia Won't Accept US Hegemony

By R. Siva Kumar - May 14, 2015 08:00 PM EDT

Paul Craig, political economy expert, charged the US of posing a nuclear threat, and also explained that Russia and China would not agree to be US vassals.

Vietnam Building Islands in South China Sea

By Dustin M Braden - May 08, 2015 11:08 AM EDT

Vietnam has joined China in the race to stake territorial claims in the South China Sea by building artificial islands.

China tells United States to cease reconnaissance flights near its borders

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 28, 2014 11:12 AM EDT

The government of China has told the United States that it should reduce or stop surveillance flights altogether over territory China claims, if the United States seeks to repair its relationship with China.

China announces plans for construction on contested islands in South China Sea

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 07, 2014 12:15 PM EDT

In a move sure to stoke tensions in East Asia, China has announced plans to construct lighthouses on a number of islands and reefs in the South China Sea claimed by other nations.

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