South China Sea

Li Keqiang suggested that Beijing and Washington should hold discussions to resolve their differences.

Japan's Izumo helicopter carrier is set to embark on a three-month tour through the South China Sea.

Trump and Phuc had earlier discussed ways to promote economic relations, trade and investment.

The code of conduct is aimed at avoiding conflict over claims on the South China Sea.

'We are not going to undertake any actions which would increase tensions in South China Sea,' said Malcolm Turnbull.

Rear Admiral James Kilby said US would 'continue to reassure its allies' in the territorial dispute.

Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference says Beijing has never threatened region's sovereignty.

Chinese aircrafts were involved in an annual joint drill with its naval fleet in the western Pacific.

The PAC-3 has been stationed in response to China's growing military presence in the disputed waters.

Perfecto Yasay Jr had said Asean members were unsettled about China's military build-up in the disputed South China Sea.

Joko Widodo is expected to raise the topic during his visit to Australia.

Perfecto Yasay said Xi made the promise during Duterte's visit to Beijing in October when the two sought to patch up rocky ties.

Yasay reiterated the official stand of the Philippines to not push China to abide by international tribunal ruling.

The class Type 002 is likely to be based on US models and not Russian ones unlike the first aircraft carrier, Liaoning.

The structures do not pose any military threat to US forces in the region.

Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay called on China and the US to engage in dialogue to prevent escalating row.

Fleet led by Nimitz-class USS Carl Vinson tests South China Sea waters, a move likely to anger Beijing.

The US Navy's plan is yet to be approved by President Donald Trump.

China first unveiled the aircraft, AG600, in July last year.

The navy and the US Pacific Command propose to sail more warships near disputed territory.

Ramos also believes the current government is making too many policy decisions without consultation.

The new US president made the statement during a joint press conference with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

Natural weather and climate phenomena caused historic sudden sea level changes.

Trump should push Beijing over protectionism and the South China Sea but respect the One-China Policy.

The American plane was 'on a routine mission operating in accordance with international law', US Pacific Command said.

Beijing said to be keen reclaiming the Scarborough Shoal in the disputed waters.

The Chinese foreign ministry said the US should avoid discussing the issue.

The chief strategist believes a confrontation may happen within the next five to 10 years.

The carrier is being built at the port of Dalian but China is yet to officially announce a home for it.

The survivors had to struggle for 30 hours before being rescued by fishermen.