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Chinese Ships Surround Island Disputed With Philippines, Satellite Images Show
Satellite images obtained by Reuters on Thursday show a build-up of Chinese civilian vessels near contested Thitu Island, Manila's key outpost in the South China Sea, but a senior Philippine navy officer said they are "not a cause for concern".
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In Historic Move, UK Gives Up Sovereignty Of Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Keeps Military Base In Diego Garcia
Britain today said it will give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but will keep its strategic joint military base with the US in Diego Garcia.
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Japan's Claim Of Airspace Breach By Military Plane Being Verified By China
China said Tuesday it was "verifying" claims by Japan of the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace.
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Chinese Military Says "Drove Away" US Ship In South China Sea
China's military closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on May 10, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said in a statement on Friday.
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PCB, SLC Locked In financial Dispute Over Extra Expenses During Asia Cup Last Year
The cricket boards of Pakistan and Sri Lanka are locked in a financial dispute over who should bear the additional $3-4 million burden incurred due to the shifting of the Asia Cup to the island nation last year.
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China Vessels Enter Disputed Waters Despite Japan's "Repeated" Warnings
The Chinese coastguard said it patrolled the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands on Thursday to conduct "right protection".
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Philippines Builds Coast Guard Station On Disputed South China Sea Island
The Philippines has built a new coast guard station on the contested island of Thitu in the South China Sea, boosting its ability to monitor movements of Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy disputed waterway.
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"Irresponsible, Illegal Actions": Philippines Says China Hit Resupply Boat
The Philippines accused a Chinese coastguard vessel of colliding on Sunday with a Philippine resupply boat as it travelled to a tiny garrison in the disputed South China Sea.
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"Calm And Resolute": Japan Joins India, Others In Rejecting New China Map
Japan has joined India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan to lodge protests against China over its new "standard map" for including the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea as part of its territory.
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India's Latest Maritime Headache: Cambodia's New China-Built Port
China's claims to territory in the South China Sea, its construction of artificial islands in the region, and its establishment of a military base in Djibouti are all evidence of its desire to increase its sphere of influence.
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China Simulates Striking Taiwan On Second Day Of Military Drills: Report
Chinese fighter jets and warships simulated strikes on Taiwan Sunday as they encircled the island during a second straight day of military drills
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China, Japan Set Up Military Hotline To Avoid Maritime, Air Disputes
The hotline mechanism was announced ahead of the visit by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi to Beijing this weekend for talks with his Chinese counterpart Qing Gang on improving the relations between the two countries.
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1 Dead, 6 Missing After Fishing Boat Overturns Off Disputed Japan Islands
The overturned boat was spotted on Sunday afternoon, drifting in waters north of the islands by a Japanese navy patrol in the area, coastguard spokesman Keisuke Nakao told AFP.
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Crashed Weather Balloon Likely From China Found At Remote Island: Taiwan
Taiwan's military said today it had found the remains of a probable crashed weather balloon likely from China on a remote and strategically located island near the Chinese coast, amid a dispute between China
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No Chinese Spy Balloons Spotted: Taiwan
Taiwan has not spotted any surveillance balloons from China in its vicinity, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday, as a dispute between China and the United States over spy balloons triggers worries about rising military tensions.
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Chinese Ships Surround Island Disputed With Philippines, Satellite Images Show
Satellite images obtained by Reuters on Thursday show a build-up of Chinese civilian vessels near contested Thitu Island, Manila's key outpost in the South China Sea, but a senior Philippine navy officer said they are "not a cause for concern".
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In Historic Move, UK Gives Up Sovereignty Of Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Keeps Military Base In Diego Garcia
Britain today said it will give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but will keep its strategic joint military base with the US in Diego Garcia.
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Japan's Claim Of Airspace Breach By Military Plane Being Verified By China
China said Tuesday it was "verifying" claims by Japan of the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace.
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Chinese Military Says "Drove Away" US Ship In South China Sea
China's military closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on May 10, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said in a statement on Friday.
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PCB, SLC Locked In financial Dispute Over Extra Expenses During Asia Cup Last Year
The cricket boards of Pakistan and Sri Lanka are locked in a financial dispute over who should bear the additional $3-4 million burden incurred due to the shifting of the Asia Cup to the island nation last year.
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China Vessels Enter Disputed Waters Despite Japan's "Repeated" Warnings
The Chinese coastguard said it patrolled the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands on Thursday to conduct "right protection".
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Philippines Builds Coast Guard Station On Disputed South China Sea Island
The Philippines has built a new coast guard station on the contested island of Thitu in the South China Sea, boosting its ability to monitor movements of Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy disputed waterway.
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"Irresponsible, Illegal Actions": Philippines Says China Hit Resupply Boat
The Philippines accused a Chinese coastguard vessel of colliding on Sunday with a Philippine resupply boat as it travelled to a tiny garrison in the disputed South China Sea.
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"Calm And Resolute": Japan Joins India, Others In Rejecting New China Map
Japan has joined India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan to lodge protests against China over its new "standard map" for including the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea as part of its territory.
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India's Latest Maritime Headache: Cambodia's New China-Built Port
China's claims to territory in the South China Sea, its construction of artificial islands in the region, and its establishment of a military base in Djibouti are all evidence of its desire to increase its sphere of influence.
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China Simulates Striking Taiwan On Second Day Of Military Drills: Report
Chinese fighter jets and warships simulated strikes on Taiwan Sunday as they encircled the island during a second straight day of military drills
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China, Japan Set Up Military Hotline To Avoid Maritime, Air Disputes
The hotline mechanism was announced ahead of the visit by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi to Beijing this weekend for talks with his Chinese counterpart Qing Gang on improving the relations between the two countries.
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1 Dead, 6 Missing After Fishing Boat Overturns Off Disputed Japan Islands
The overturned boat was spotted on Sunday afternoon, drifting in waters north of the islands by a Japanese navy patrol in the area, coastguard spokesman Keisuke Nakao told AFP.
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Crashed Weather Balloon Likely From China Found At Remote Island: Taiwan
Taiwan's military said today it had found the remains of a probable crashed weather balloon likely from China on a remote and strategically located island near the Chinese coast, amid a dispute between China
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No Chinese Spy Balloons Spotted: Taiwan
Taiwan has not spotted any surveillance balloons from China in its vicinity, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday, as a dispute between China and the United States over spy balloons triggers worries about rising military tensions.
