China

North Korea launches ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan

Aug 03, 2016 02:39

North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, which reportedly landed in or near Japanese-controlled waters for the first time.
Beijing holds massive naval maneuver in East China Sea

Aug 02, 2016 07:03

The Chinese navy has launched a massive “live ammunition” drill in the East China Sea, which has been the subject of a longtime maritime dispute between Beijing and Tokyo.
Typhoon Nida hits China after shutting down Hong Kong

Aug 02, 2016 04:28

A powerful typhoon has swept through Hong Kong with powerful winds and torrential rain, bringing the financial hub to a standstill and canceling hundreds of flights there.
China, Russia to hold drill in South China Sea: Beijing

Jul 28, 2016 09:32

China and Russia will conduct a joint naval drill in the South China Sea in September, a senior Chinese military official says.
China slams US, Japan, Australia for ‘fanning tensions’

Jul 27, 2016 04:01

China has lashed out at the United States, Japan and Australia for issuing a joint statement on the South China Sea, saying it was only “fanning the flames” of regional tensions.
Iran urges China, Philippines to show restraint on sea dispute

Jul 25, 2016 11:29

Iran has stressed the importance of rapport and good neighborliness in relations between China and the Philippines, urging the two Asian countries to exercise self-restraint over their territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
ASEAN breaks deadlock in China's favor

Jul 25, 2016 09:16

China has scored a diplomatic victory after Southeast Asia nations did not fulfill a demand by the Philippines to mention a recent ruling on the South China Sea dispute in their final statement.
ASEAN meeting fails to produce statement on South China Sea row

Jul 24, 2016 09:18

Southeast Asian nations have failed to reach consensus on how to deal with China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea at a first meeting to discuss the issue.
About 87 killed, millions evacuated as heavy rain batters China

Jul 23, 2016 08:43

Heavy torrential downpours have triggered floods and landslides in China, leaving at least 87 people dead and forcing 16 million citizens from their houses.
Nearly 100 dead, missing after flash floods in northern China

Jul 21, 2016 09:57

Flash floods caused by heavy downpours in northern China have left nearly 100 people dead or missing over the past several days.