South China Sea Dispute

Parliament Monsoon Session: In Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj says Doka La dispute resolved through 'diplomatic maturity'

Sushma Swaraj said the Wuhan informal summit was held without any agenda and without having any objectives to discuss any specific issue. Before the summit, the foreign ministers of the two countries decided that the leaders should not be restricted to any specific issue, she said.

India to host 10 ASEAN leaders on Republic Day: Unprecedented event comes as relations complete 25 years

In this year's Republic Day, 10 heads of States and government from the ASEAN member-states will share the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind.

India, Saudi Arabia emerge as largest importers of arms; US, China lead in defence expenditures

India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, China and Algeria emerged as the top importers during the five year period of 2012-2016, shows a Firstpost analysis of the latest SIPRI report on global arms sales

Donald Trump offers to mediate in South China Sea feud while China continues to downplay Beijing's military buildup in region

US president Donald Trump has offered to mediate in South China Sea disputes

ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting: South China Sea dispute, North Korea tensions dominate conference

ASEAN is holding the foreign ministers' summit in Philippines capital Manila, between 2 and 8 August.

ASEAN, China adopt framework for crafting code on South China Sea, critics term move a time-buying tactic

Several ASEAN countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines, have said they still favor making the code legally binding, something experts say China is unlikely to agree to.

South China Sea dispute: China slams US for 'flaunting military force' after bombers fly over region

The B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam airbase flew over South China Sea as part of operations intended to demonstrate the US commitment to freedom of navigation

India, US urges China to respect freedom of navigation in South China Sea

Modi and Trump on Monday called for freedom of navigation and resolving of territorial and maritime disputes peacefully in accordance with international law.

South China Sea dispute: Beijing launches research project to compile data on disputed region

China has launched a research project to compile historical data obtained during expeditions by its teams to the disputed South China Sea since the late 1950s.

South China Sea: US Navy begins patrolling disputed territory despite China's warning

A US aircraft carrier strike group has begun patrolling in the disputed South China Sea despite China's warning to America against challenging its sovereignty in the area.