Malaysia turns down China’s South China Sea claims
With Malaysia's latest move, the rejection of China’s maritime claims in the resources-rich sea weighs on than ever before.
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“South China Sea is not China’s maritime empire”: Mike Pompeo
Pompeo's wording indicates Washington's hard stance on China's maritime claims over South China Sea.
Respect Vietnam's legitimate interests in South China Sea: Hanoi tells Beijing
Vietnam urged China to refrain from further complicating the situation and not to expand disputes in the South China Sea.
US intensifies operations in South China Sea after denouncing Beijing's maritime claims
The US Navy said the presence of two carriers in the South China Sea is part of regular integration to exercise and develop tactical interoperability.
China deploys fighter jets to South China Sea
China showcases its fighter jets two days after the US rejected Beijing's claims in most of the South China Sea.
Malaysia and Australia advocate peaceful solution of South China Sea matters
So far, five countries have raised voice over the US crystal clear position in the South China Sea.
Vietnam rejects China's “historical evidence” argument in South China Sea
Vietnam emphasizes that all countries have a common duty and obligation to respect the basic principles of international law.
How Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia react to US rejection of China’s South China Sea claims?
Hanoi, Manila, and Jakarta have made comments shortly after the US strengthened position in the sea of more than US$5 trillion worth of trade transits per year.
US assists countries in South China Sea protect legal boundaries: Mike Pompeo
The US top diplomat said Washington is prepared to do the things necessary to assist countries in the region in protecting their valid legal claims.
Vietnam welcomes US stance on South China Sea
Vietnam hopes other countries to make efforts to contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability in the South China Sea.
US rejects China's claims in most of South China Sea
Washington said the world will not allow Beijing to treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire.
Vietnam, US, Philippines denounce China’s drills in South China Sea
Chinese military exercises are denounced to be "highly provocative."
Vietnam protests China's military exercises in South China Sea
The military exercises are the latest in a long string of China’s actions to assert unlawful maritime claims in the disputed sea.
Seismic surveys in Vietnam EEZ must be authorized by Hanoi: Spokesperson
Any geological surveys in Vietnam's EEZ is only lawful with Hanoi's authorization.
China agrees to resume negotiations on COC in South China Sea
No meeting on COC has been held since the beginning of this year due to Covid-19.
ASEAN quotes UNCLOS for South China Sea claims in Hanoi statement
ASEAN said the 1982 UNCLOS sets out the legal framework within which all activities in the oceans and seas must obey.
Vietnam demands China to compensate its fishermen in intentional ramming case
This is the second time in less than two months that Vietnamese fishermen were attacked by Chinese vessels.
Vietnam demands China to investigate ramming of Vietnamese fishing boat
On June 10, a Chinese vessel assaulted Vietnamese fishermen, leaving the boat capsized at sea.
US sends notes against Chinese maritime claims to UN: Hanoi says 'normal practice'
Vietnam said nations that uphold and comply with international law should be respected.
Vietnam protests China's laying of undersea cables near disputed islands
Vietnam's foreign ministry called on related parties to stop complicating the South China Sea situation.