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Vietnam uses rocket launchers to discreetly fortify islands in disputed South China Sea - report
Five bases in the Spratly Islands have reportedly been equipped with the launchers.
Beijing cautions India against getting involved in territorial South China Sea dispute
Global Times publication says India should focus on economic cooperation instead.
China has built fighter jet hangars in Spratlys, satellite images show
In response to CSIS report, China reasserts 'indisputable sovereignty over the Spratly islands'.
Japan warns China of 'deteriorating' relations over East China Sea dispute
China has reiterated its stance on the issue and called for resolution through diplomatic talks.
US guided-missile destroyer arrives in China for first time since South China Sea arbitration ruling
Commanding Officer Justin L Harts said the visit aimed to 'build relationships' with the Chinese Navy.
South China Sea: China conducts combat patrols with fighter jets over disputed islands
H-6 bombers and Su-30 fighter jets were used in the patrols, further increasing tension in the region.
Japan protests after huge fleet of Chinese vessels enter disputed waters in East China Sea
Japan said three of Beijing's coast guard vessels appeared to be armed and demanded that China leave the area.
Beijing warns of war in South China Sea and urges military, police and public to prepare
China's defence minister has warned of a 'threat from the sea' and to maritime security.
China lashes out at Japan over destabilisation charge
China says Japan's defence white paper is 'full of malice' towards the Chinese military.
Japan's Abe likely to select 'hawkish' ally Tomomi Inada for defence portfolio, say reports
If selected, she will be the second woman to hold the post after Yuriko Koike, the newly elected Tokyo governor.
Japan raises concern over China's 'aggressiveness'
Japan's defence review sees threats from China's stand on maritime disputes and North Korea's missile programme.
Beijing holds live-ammunition drills in East China Sea
Submarines, vessels, fighter jets, and troops converge to take part in large-scale maritime exercise.
Chinese military pressing President Xi Jinping to initiate 'forceful response' in South China Sea
A section of the country's military is pushing Beijing to opt for a stronger response aimed at the US and its allies.
South China Sea dispute: British MP's comments falsely used in Chinese propaganda video
China is now playing the video in New York's Times Square to assert their claim over disputed waters.
China and Russia gearing up for joint naval drill in South China Sea
Chinese defence ministry spokesman says it is a routine exercise and not targeted against any country.
South China Sea dispute: Chinese propaganda video to play 120 times a day in Times Square
The video features experts who defend China's territorial claims over the South China Sea.
Beijing's ambassador to UK dubs South China Sea ruling 'a farce' amid maritime dispute tensions
Liu Xiaoming's comments come as China and Philippines get set to discuss maritime dispute.
India-China relations: Harm to bilateral ties as Delhi blasts Beijing over South China Sea
India has adopted a harsher tone at Beijing over their rejection of The Hague's ruling.
Beijing foreign minister warns Japan against interfering in South China Sea dispute
Chinese foreign minister says bilateral ties with Japan are still 'vulnerable and unsatisfactory'.
Bar a few drug dealers' corpses, Rodrigo Roa Duterte's Philippines is off to a good start
Millions of Filipinos trust their new leader, despite his hard-line position on the drugs trade
China escapes censure at Asean summit over South China Sea
Cambodia stymies the 10-member bloc's attempt to rebuke China.
South China Sea dispute: Chinese tech firm bans iPhone 7 in protest over US involvement
Many Chinese people believe ruling was strongly influenced by the US and have boycotted American companies.
Taiwan fishermen set sail for disputed island in South China Sea after court declares it as 'rocks'
Taiwan is determined to prove to the UN court that Taiping can "sustain human life".
South China Sea: Philippines turns down China's offer to hold 'conditional' bilateral talks
Beijing wanted to discuss bilateral issues with Manila except the South China Sea dispute.
South China Sea: Top Chinese admiral warns of 'disastrous' consequences
Sun Jianguo, from the Central Military Commission, rubbishes freedom of navigation issue.
Laos backs China over South China Sea dispute, rejects Hague ruling
Lao PM Thongloun Sisoulith expresses support to his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang.
South China Sea: US wants disputing parties to exercise restraint
The US is trying to calm things down in the wake of The Hague ruling against China.
South China Sea: Beijing claims right to set up air defence zone following Hague ruling
The US, Japan and Australia ask China to abide by the landmark ruling that favours the Philippines.
South China Sea dispute: The Hague rules 'no legal basis' for China to claim rights to resources
The Tribunal also found that China had violated the Philippines' sovereign rights and caused damage to marine life.
The Hague court set to rule on South China Sea as Filipinos bullish
Several Filipino groups poised to hold 'victory party' as arbitration court likely to rule against China.