South China Sea tensions

ASEAN wants demilitarization of S. China Sea, unsettled by China’s weapon systems in region

  (Reuters) -- Southeast Asian countries see China's installation of weapons systems in the South China Sea as very unsettling…

China defends right to carry out ‘normal’ missile tests

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China said on Thursday it was "normal" to carry out ballistic missile launches, after a US…

Chinese foreign minister Wang blames Philippines for South China Sea tension

WASHINGTON D. C., United States (Reuters) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assailed the Philippines on Friday (February 23) as…

Obama calls for ‘tangible steps’ to lower South China Sea tensions

by Andrew BEATTY RANCHO Mirage, United States (AFP) -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for "tangible steps" to reduce tensions…

Philippines might elevate violations of agreement to ASEAN, says President Aquino

(PUERTO PRINCESA CITY) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III said he is against developments being done by other claimant countries…

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