South China Sea

China undertakes major maritime exercises in South China Sea ahead of The Hague ruling.

US cites India's acceptance of UN court ruling on maritime dispute with Bangladesh.

Spruance, Momsen and Stethem patrol amid rising tensions.

An international court in The Hague is due to give its ruling next week.

The ruling on the dispute is expected on 12 July but China wants to solve the issue bilaterally.

The Hague's arbitration court will release its verdict on the Philippines' claim on 12 July.

Thomas Shannon also said what China is doing in South China Sea is 'madness'.

Find could lead towards developing the highly-pure fuel as a potential new energy source.

The lab will aid China's hunt for underwater mineral, likely serving as a military tool in disputed waters.

China says doors to bilateral negotiations with the Philippines remain open.

US Air Force's RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft was intercepted by China's J-10 fighter in an 'unsafe' manner.

French Defence Minister pushes for "regular and visible" presence of European navies in the region.

Chinese admiral responds to Ash Carter's remarks and warns Beijing is not afraid of any 'trouble'.

China asks US to keep away from South China Sea dispute ahead of security talks.

Reports say zone will be similar to the one imposed by China in the East China Sea in 2013.

Beijing plans to use some of the Paracel Islands to host weddings and set up resorts.

Move reportedly in response to Washington's plans to place anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi accuses Washington of 'double standards' in maritime dispute.

The United States and China both accuse each other of aggression in South China Sea.

Chinese military reported to have held at least three landing exercises in country's south east this month.

Beijing scrambled fighter jets in response to US destroyer sailing close to Fiery Cross Reef on 10 May.

Beijing describes USS Lawrence's patrol mission near Fiery Cross Reef as a 'severe provocation'.

Chinese fleet includes missile destroyers and missile frigates equipped with helicopters.

Military-trained fishermen asked to gather information on foreign vessels at sea, according to report.

Hyuga-class destroyer Ise reaches Subic Bay on 'navigational training' mission.

Beijing accuses US of promoting 'militarisation' of South China Sea through navigation exercises.

Pentagon warns Beijing against militarising disputed region.

Beijing warns G7 member states against making 'irresponsible remarks' on East and South China Seas.

Vessel was transporting diesel to fuel Chinese fishing fleet in disputed waters, say officials

Japan's mobilisation seems more like a show of strength to challenge China's territorial claims.