The South China Sea is a marginal sea and, therefore, largely surrounded by land. Countries that have a major influence on and claims to the sea include China, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, although Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan have some too. The coastal fringes of the South ...
Lin said the current situation in the South China Sea is generally stable, with no issues regarding the freedom of navigation and overflight enjoyed by countries under international law. Activities conducted by countries in the South China Sea should adhere to international law and the spirit of th...
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China is ready to work with ASEAN countries to step up communication, stay clear of disturbances, and build consensus for an early conclusion of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC), so as to make the South China Sea a sea of peace, friendshi...
Lin said the current situation in the South China Sea is generally stable, with no issues regarding the freedom of navigation and overflight enjoyed by countries under international law.Activities conducted by countries in the South China Sea should adhere to international law and the spirit of the...
the banner of freedom of navigation, has frequently sent its military vessels to the South China Sea to flex its muscles and openly stir up confrontation between regional countries," Geng said. "The United States itself is the biggest threat to the peace and stability of the South China Sea....
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea have persisted between the two countries since last year, sparking fears of a larger armed conflict. 10 months ago US, Philippines expand exercise to territorial edges amid tension with China The U.S. is continuing to find ways to fortify defenses acr...
China is one of the countries with the most extensive coral reef distribution. China’s coral reefs are mainly found along the coasts of Taiwan and Hainan Islands, as well as over a hundred atoll-based reef areas in ...
"To keep the peace and stability of South China Sea, ASEAN countries should not make alliances with parties outside the region." Check the video to find out how global experts view countries outside the region meddling in the matters of South China Sea. Produced by Xinhua Global Service■ ...
Noting that the current situation in the South China Sea remains generally stable under the joint efforts of China and ASEAN countries, he said: "We have the determination and ability to build the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation." ...
The year began with a standoff in the Natuna Islands on the far southern end of the South China Sea, territory claimed by China and Indonesia. Vessels from both countries were involved in the standoff, which began when Chinese fishing vessels started to operate inside Indonesia’s exclusive ec...