Beijing Raps US for Militarizing South China Sea, Undermining Regional Efforts to Resolve Disputes

The US Navy began carrying out ‘freedom of navigation’ missions in the South China in the early 2010s, after then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton classified the strategic body of water a matter of ‘US national interest’.

China gains ASEAN support for South China Sea activities

China's foreign ministry extended its gratitude to Indonesia's defense minister after he reportedly expressed support for China's policies in the South China Sea.

La Corée du Nord demande la médiation de l'ASEAN pour éviter un «holocauste nucléaire»

 Sur fond de tensions croissantes dans la péninsule coréenne, Pyongyang a demandé le soutien de l'Association des nations de l'Asie du Sud-Est pour empêcher un «holocauste nucléaire». Donald Trump a lui, mis en garde contre un «conflit majeur».

Duterte arrives in Beijing for 'historic' visit

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Beijing Tuesday evening, beginning his four-day visit to China.

Japan ‘Seriously Concerned’ by South China Sea Tension

Japan is “seriously concerned” about Beijing’s increasingly muscular claims in the South China Sea, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Asian leaders Wednesday.

Manille accuse Pékin de construire une île en mer de Chine

Les Philippines ont dénoncé mercredi un plan de construction secret par Pékin d'une île en mer de Chine méridionale, ravivant les tensions régionales en plein sommet des pays du sud-est asiatique avec Barack Obama.

Obama says US is 'here to stay' in Asia

Barack Obama, on his final visit to Asia as US president, insisted Tuesday renewed American engagement with the region would endure after he left the White House.

No Obama-Duterte bilateral meeting in Laos: US embassy

US President Barack Obama and his Philippines counterpart Rodrigo Duterte will not meet in Laos on the sidelines of the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and East Asia Summit, the US Embassy in Vientiane confirmed on Tuesday.

Le président philippin qualifie Obama de "fils de p***"

Le président philippin Rodrigo Duterte a qualifié lundi son homologue américain de "fils de p***", incitant Barack Obama à s'interroger sur l'intérêt d'une rencontre prévue mardi au Laos.

ASEAN leaders call for North Korea to show it's serious about ending nuclear program

Association of Southeast Asian Nations member countries called for resuming talks on North Korea's nuclear program, but only if Pyongyang proves it is sincere about ending its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Do not intervene in South China Sea dispute: China tells Japan

China on Sunday asked Japan to restrain itself from interfering in the South China Sea dispute, saying Tokyo should instead consider its "shameful history" before accusing it of expansionist behaviour in the strategic region.

South China Sea: Asean deadlock after court ruling against China

SOUTH-EAST Asian nations failed to agree on maritime disputes in the South China Sea on Sunday after Cambodia blocked any mention to an international court ruling against Beijing in their statement, diplomats said.

China urges US not to complicate South China Sea issue

China on Wednesday urged the United States not to hype up or deliberately confuse the South China Sea issue, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a daily news briefing.

China rejects US criticism of South China Sea activities

China on Tuesday rejected US criticism of China's reef construction in the South China Sea and urged the US side to stop "groundless" accusations.

Japan, Australia Urge Asian States to Abandon Provocations in S China Sea

Foreign and defense ministers of Japan and Australia called on China and other Asian countries engaged in the South China Sea territorial dispute to stop the large-scale work on the development of the land, construction and use of the territory of the South China Sea for military purposes.

In presence of China's Li, Abe airs concern over S. China Sea

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday expressed strong concerns over China's continuation of massive land reclamation work in the South China Sea in the presence of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at a regional summit.

Indonesia to voice concerns on China maritime claims at ASEAN Summit

Indonesia will openly express its opposition to China's vast claims in the South China Sea when Southeast Asian senior officials, ministers and leaders gather over the coming days in Kuala Lumpur for a series of annual meetings, stressing that China's so-called "nine-dash lines" map has no legal basis, a government source said Friday.

Chinese FM slams Carter carrier visit in South China Sea

China on Thursday slammed US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter's visit to a US aircraft carrier in the South China Sea and urged the US to be more candid and honest about its actions and intentions.

Japan, China agree on early launch of maritime communication mechanism

Japanese and Chinese defense ministers agreed Wednesday that an early launch of a maritime communication mechanism and defense exchanges are important for the countries to prevent accidental clashes in their first such talks since June 2011.

China Blames States Outside of Asia for ASEAN Declaration Cancellation

The Chinese defense ministry on Wednesday blamed "certain countries" outside of Southeast Asia for the cancellation of a ceremony commemorating the signing of a joint declaration, following a meeting of regional defense ministers.