Asia

Vietnam says China ‘sank’ fishing boat in disputed sea

HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vietnam has accused the Chinese coastguard of sinking a fishing boat near a disputed island chain,…

Tropical storm kills 10 in China, 11 missing

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A tropical storm in China has left 10 people dead and 11 missing, reports said Monday,…

Embassy urges Filipinos to be vigilant in China

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- The Philippine embassy in China has warned its citizens to beware of personal "threats" and avoid…

Beijing raises rhetoric ahead of South China Sea ruling

by Benjamin CARLSON BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing braced Tuesday for an international tribunal's ruling on the South China Sea,…

Indonesia urges action as high-seas kidnappings surge

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) - Indonesia called Monday on Malaysia and the Philippines to do more to secure their "unsafe" waters…

After win, Abe calls for debate on Japan constitution

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - by Kyoko HASEGAWA An emboldened Shinzo Abe called Monday for debate on Japan's pacifist constitution, which he…

Hague tribunal to rule on South China Sea row tomorrow

(Eagle News) -- An international court in The Hague is set to deliver an anticipated ruling in the Philippines’ case…

Taiwan says willing to peacefully resolve disputes while maintaining rights in South China Sea

TAIPEI, Taiwan (Reuters) -- Taiwan would like to peacefully resolve any disputes that might arise from the international court ruling in…

Tropical storm kills six in China, eight missing

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A tropical storm in China left six people dead and at least eight more missing, reports…

Beijing says should be no S.China Sea talk at Asia-Europe summit

BEIJING, China (Reuters) -- The South China Sea is not on the agenda and should not be discussed at a…

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