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Beijing sends aircraft carrier group to disputed South China Sea, vows to ‘uphold national sovereignty & security’

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

China has dispatched an aircraft carrier strike group into the disputed South China Sea for “routine” drills. The deployment comes shortly after another Chinese carrier group left the troubled region. … Read More >Beijing sends aircraft carrier group to disputed South China Sea, vows to ‘uphold national sovereignty & security’

China vows to hold regular naval drills as its carrier group conducts exercises near Taiwan

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021By Editor

Beijing has staged naval exercises involving an aircraft carrier group in the vicinity of Taiwan, which is claimed by China as part of its territory. Similar drills will be held on a regular basis in the future, China says. … Read More >China vows to hold regular naval drills as its carrier group conducts exercises near Taiwan

Philippines accuses Beijing of ‘militarizing’ South China Sea with ‘provocative’ presence of 220 naval vessels

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

The Philippines’ defense minister has called on Beijing to withdraw boats detected in the South China Sea, describing their presence in the disputed area as a violation of his nation’s maritime rights. … Read More >Philippines accuses Beijing of ‘militarizing’ South China Sea with ‘provocative’ presence of 220 naval vessels

The unwelcome McCain: US destroyer ‘expelled’ from South China Sea weeks after being ‘chased out’ of Russian waters

Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020By Editor

Chinese naval and air assets joined forces to ‘expel’ the destroyer USS John S. McCain from the disputed islands in the South China Sea, Beijing announced. The US Navy claimed it was on another ‘freedom of navigation’ cruise. … Read More >The unwelcome McCain: US destroyer ‘expelled’ from South China Sea weeks after being ‘chased out’ of Russian waters

US Navy Sends Warship Through China’s Claimed Waters for Second Time in a Week

Posted on December 23, 2020December 23, 2020By Editor

China’s new aircraft carrier, Shandong, is also on its way to the South China Sea for military drills. The warship was spotted near Hainan on Tuesday and is reported to be carrying a new squadron of J-15 fighters. … Read More >US Navy Sends Warship Through China’s Claimed Waters for Second Time in a Week

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US navy accuses China of skipping meeting, but Beijing says Washington’s blame game reveals its ‘bullying style’

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

The US military has accused China of not honoring its agreements after failing to participate in virtual senior-level meetings on maritime safety this week, but China’s navy claimed responsibility rests with the US. … Read More >US navy accuses China of skipping meeting, but Beijing says Washington’s blame game reveals its ‘bullying style’

Chinese military urges US to stop ‘provocative actions’ in South China Sea as USS John McCain enters disputed waters

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

Beijing has called on the US to “restrict military operations in the sea and air” in the South China Sea and to refrain from provocation, after the US destroyer John S. McCain entered waters around the disputed Paracel Islands. … Read More >Chinese military urges US to stop ‘provocative actions’ in South China Sea as USS John McCain enters disputed waters

Beijing warns of possible ‘military accidents’ after US carries out ‘provocative’ operation in South China Sea

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Beijing has cautioned against further US naval operations in the South China Sea, claiming that recent activities by the American side create conditions for an unintentional military confrontation. … Read More >Beijing warns of possible ‘military accidents’ after US carries out ‘provocative’ operation in South China Sea

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China launches first domestic amphibious assault ship in major naval breakthrough

Posted on October 2, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

China’s navy is one step closer to greatly boosting its capabilities with the launch of a Type 075 ship, China’s first modern amphibious assault vesse … Read More >China launches first domestic amphibious assault ship in major naval breakthrough