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CONFLICTJul 12Update : China strongly deplores Japanese FM statement on South China Sea : spokespersonChina has strongly condemned a statement made by the Japanese Foreign Minister regarding the South China Sea, according to a spokesperson. This indicates rising diplomatic tensions concerning the disputed region.shanghainews.net · China
CONFLICTJul 122016 ruling on South China Sea remains pivotal as 14 nations voice support , China rejection persistsThe 2016 ruling on the South China Sea remains pivotal, with 14 nations expressing support while China continues its rejection. This highlights a persistent international territorial dispute.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
CONFLICTJul 12Poisoned legacy of South China Sea arbitration award undermining regional peace , stabilityThe lingering impact of a South China Sea arbitration award is reportedly destabilizing regional peace and stability. This suggests a continued dispute over maritime claims and sovereignty in the area.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
CONFLICTJul 12Column : Philippine provocative actions in South China Sea threaten regional stability , strain ASEAN unityA column suggests that Philippine actions in the South China Sea are threatening regional stability and straining the unity of ASEAN. This highlights rising tensions and potential diplomatic challenges in the region.australiannews.net · Australia
CONFLICTJul 12Beijing renews attacks on landmark South China Sea tribunal on ruling’s 10th anniversaryBeijing has denounced a “thoroughly illegal” international tribunal that ruled against its expansive claims in the South China Sea, with a senior diplomat describing it as a “thorn” in the side of its relationship with the Philippines on the 10th anniversary of the decision. In an article published in People’s Daily on Sunday, Jing Quan, the ambassador to the Philippines, said clearing its “lingering toxic legacy” was a matter of the utmost urgency. “The most important task for Manila today is...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 11China urges refiners to keep production high as Iran tensions resurface: BloombergSeeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTJul 11Philippine defence chief says China talks ‘not possible’ as anti-spy laws loomFor a man sanctioned by Beijing, barred from visiting China and accused of damaging bilateral ties, Gilberto Teodoro Jnr sounded remarkably composed. Composed, that is, until the conversation turned to the South China Sea – the very subject that landed him in hot water in the first place. In an interview this week, the Philippines’ defence chief said that Manila would keep only limited military communication channels open with Beijing, while ruling out broader engagement unless China changed its...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 10South China Sea expert Wu Shicun on Beijing’s red linesWu Shicun is the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies and chairman of the Huayang Centre for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance. In this interview he discusses ways Beijing can respond to rival claimants in the disputed waters. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions series. With Manila intensifying its “transparency” campaign, how does China view the current situation and what challenges does it face? Manila’s so-called...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 10People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea rulingSouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 8DFA flags China’s missile test in PacificThe Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has raised concerns about a Chinese missile test conducted in the Pacific. This action highlights potential geopolitical tensions and military activities in the region.philstar.com · Philippines
CONFLICTJul 8China signals new normal with coast guard patrols off Taiwan eastmanilatimes.net · Philippines
CONFLICTJul 8Beijing slams Manila over South China Sea claims ahead of 2016 Hague anniversarySouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 8U . S . and allies must respond to China gray - zone tactics : CongressmanA congressman states that the U.S. and its allies need to respond to China's gray-zone tactics. This indicates a call for action regarding geopolitical strategies.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
CONFLICTJul 8Philippine president backs defence chief over China sanctionsPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has broken his silence on China’s sanctions against his defence chief, in remarks seen as a closing of ranks that could complicate diplomacy between Manila and Beijing in the near term. Observers say the president’s public backing of outspoken Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro amounts to a “good cop, bad cop” approach that signals Manila’s resolve and may strengthen defence cooperation with its allies. Speaking to reporters in Vancouver over the...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 7War of words erupts as John Kerry calls Beijing provocative in South China Sea disputes – Engineering EvilA diplomatic dispute has intensified, with John Kerry describing Beijing's actions in the South China Sea as provocative. This indicates heightened verbal conflict over disputed territories.engineeringevil.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 7Japan, China coast guards square off near disputed islandsJapanese and Chinese coast guard vessels confronted each other near the disputed Senkaku island chain, with both sides claiming they expelled the other. The incident comes amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.DW News [en]
CONFLICTJul 7 Dont threaten u : Pacific nation message to ChinaA Pacific nation has reportedly sent a message to China stating 'Don't threaten us.' This indicates rising diplomatic tensions and concerns over regional security.southcoastregister.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTJul 6Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talksNorway wants China to use its ⁠ties to the Russian ⁠leadership to help bring about ⁠a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine, also for the sake of better relations with Europe, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday. “China is probably the country with the ‌best and most direct access to the Russian leadership. We expect, hope and strongly urge China to use that channel,” he told reporters after meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo. The biggest chunk of their...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 6China tests long-range missile in South PacificBeijing carried out the launch in what is known as a nuclear-free zone due to a longstanding treaty against testing nuclear missiles in the area.DW News [en]
CONFLICTJul 2Reckoning With the Evolving China-Russia ThreatThe Diplomat
CONFLICTJul 1Himalayan pass reopens as ‘goodwill’ gesture in China-India thawChina and India resumed cross-border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas last week in the latest sign of a cautious rapprochement between the two countries. The reopening of the pass near the contested India-China-Nepal border after six years came shortly after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi. It was described by analysts as a goodwill gesture from Beijing, but they warned that the long-standing border dispute and strategic rivalry would continue to weigh on...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 1The Three Nevers: To Invade Taiwan, China Would Have to Make Military History ThriceThe amphibious invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, remains the largest and most complex amphibious operation in history. On the first day alone, Allied forces landed eight divisions, including five amphibious assault and three airborne, totaling roughly 160,000 personnel. That force more than doubled within days.Normandy was unprecedented in scale but not in kind. A Taiwan invasion would present the reverse problem: Taiwan’s size is not the unprecedented part — the operational challenges are. Analysis of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan typically emphasizes the People&#8217War on the Rocks
CONFLICTJun 30China calls for truly lasting ceasefire in Gaza at UN Security Council open debateChina advocated for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during an open debate at the UN Security Council. This highlights international diplomatic efforts regarding the ongoing conflict.globaltimes.cn · China
CONFLICTJun 29Catching up on border infrastructure, says Kiren Rijiju after tribal group claims land grab by ChinaWe have seen some media reports alleging recent encroachment by Chinese PLA and setting up of camps in Arunachal Pradesh; these reports are incorrect and without any basis, read a statement by the Indian ArmyThe Hindu