China is expanding artificial islands in disputed South China Sea, which is also called Vietnam East Sea areas despite saying it stopped two years ago, according to a security think tank that released satellite images it said showed the land reclamation. Beijing … [Read more...] about China still building islands in disputed waters: think-tank
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China launches daily flights to flashpoint island
Vietnam has long claimed sovereignty over the island in the Paracel archipelago. China has begun daily civilian charter flights to Woody Island in the South China Sea (which Vietnam calls the East Sea) after approving the airport there for civilian operations, the Xinhua state … [Read more...] about China launches daily flights to flashpoint island
China begins new work on Vietnam’s island
China has started fresh construction work in the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, new satellite images show, a sign that Beijing is continuing to strengthen its military reach across the vital trade waterway. Regional military attaches and experts believe the … [Read more...] about China begins new work on Vietnam’s island
Australian defence expert gives opinions on Chinese deployment of air defences on Spratly Islands
Carlyle A. Thayer, Emeritus Professor from the Australian Defence Force Academy talked about the deployment of eight batteries of what are reported to be part of China's HQ-9 air defence system in the Spratly Islands. … [Read more...] about Australian defence expert gives opinions on Chinese deployment of air defences on Spratly Islands
VN slams China’s island oil bid call
HA NOI ' "Viet Nam protests against China's plan to invite international bidding for oil block 65/12, about 3 nautical miles off Cay (Tree) Island of Viet Nam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelago, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Luong Thanh Nghi yesterday. Nghi was responding to … [Read more...] about VN slams China’s island oil bid call